Unions demand protections for substitute teachers
26/03/2020
Yesterday, the three teaching unions wrote to the Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh TD, to demand protections for our substitute teachers...
A message of gratitude from the INTO
26/03/2020
We wish to express our sincere gratitude for the incredible work you have been doing since the current pandemic began. Despite the obvious challenges, you have stepped up and facilitated learning opportunities for your pupils, albeit from a distance...
Funding commitment to continue School Meals Programme
26/03/2020
This morning, the Government has issued schools with updated guidance to help them operate the School Meals Programme amid the extended Covid-19 restrictions, effective Monday 30 March...
INTO answers your questions – COVID-19 school closure
26/03/2020
INTO answers your questions on managing your mental health, distance learning, staffing arrangements, payroll, Easter holidays and more...
INTO supports SVP and Barnardos during unprecedented crisis
25/03/2020
This morning, the INTO’s Central Executive Committee has decided to make two donations of €10,000 a piece to support the incredible work of both the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Barnardos, who are doing so much to support children at this time...
Staffing and redeployment update
25/03/2020
The Department of Education and Skills has asked INTO to update schools in relation to a number of matters related to staffing and redeployment...
Survey – school leaders asked what support they need right now!
25/03/2020
The aim of the survey is to ascertain best practice in relation to the various measures schools have been putting in place to support children’s learning...
Tour season during a pandemic – try a virtual tour?
25/03/2020
Did you know there is a myriad of wonderful virtual tours available online for free....
NCSE publishes online resources specifically for children with special educational needs
25/03/2020
Online resources published by the National Council for Special Education...