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...
School closure extended to Sunday, 19 April
24/03/2020
This afternoon, the Government have confirmed that schools will remain closed until Sunday, 19 April...
Teachers – take care!
24/03/2020
As we find ourselves suddenly with more time on our hands, the quietness can be unnerving, and we search for ways to fill that vacuum. Teachers are renowned for their caring, compassionate nature and volunteerism, and looking after ourselves may not be high up on our agenda...