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INTO Condemns NI Minister of Education’s Visit to Israel

28/10/2025

INTO Condemns NI Minister of Education’s Visit to Israel The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) condemn the actions of the Department of Education (NI) and Education Minister Paul Givan in taking part in and promoting a tour hosted by Israeli officials. The fact that the Education Minister has undertaken this tour in the context of … Continued

Reminder – Threshold & Upper Pay Scale Progression: 2025/2026

22/09/2025

Threshold Assessment Arrangements for 2025/2026: The Employing Authorities have issued a covering letter to all Principals of grant-aided schools regarding the Threshold Assessment process effective from 1 September 2025. Key Points: Eligible teachers must have completed periods of employment amounting to at least 26 weeks of satisfactory service and be on point 6 of the Main Pay Scale. … Continued

Reminder – Teacher Workload Engagement Questionnaire

18/09/2025

On 18 August, 1 September, and again on Monday 15 September, you received emails from EA to your c2k email address, inviting you to complete the Teacher Workload Engagement Questionnaire issued by the Independent Review Panel. As noted in the most recent communication, only 3,000 responses have been received from a teaching workforce of 21,000. … Continued

INTO members urged to support ‘global call for action’

15/09/2025

The INTO is encouraging members to participate in the ‘global call for action’ in support of Palestine later this week (18-21 September).

NITC Condemns Education Minister’s Decision to Withdraw Transgender Guidance

09/09/2025

NITC Condemns Education Minister’s Decision to Withdraw Transgender Guidance The Northern Ireland Teachers’ Council (NITC) which represents the five recognised teacher unions in Northern Ireland has issued a strong condemnation of Education Minister Paul Givan’s decision to order the Education Authority (EA) to withdraw transgender guidance for schools. The NITC asserts that this move is … Continued

INTO Concerned with Department’s “Trump-esque” Move to Criminalise School Inspection Obstruction Despite Public Opposition

27/08/2025

INTO is deeply concerned with the Department of Education’s Consultation Summary Report on proposals to strengthen inspection legislation, which confirms the Department’s intention to press ahead with plans to make it a criminal offence to obstruct a school inspection. Mark McTaggart, INTO Northern Secretary stated, I cannot fathom how the Minister of Education can decide … Continued

Bank Holiday Closure

22/08/2025

Bank Holiday Closure INTO Northern Office will close for the Summer Bank Holiday on Monday 25th August and will reopen on Tuesday 26th August. While the office is closed members can still access information and guidance from INTO via our website or can get in touch again on Tuesday 26th August through the query portal … Continued

INTO Response to the DE Consultation on Strengthening Inspection Legislation

04/07/2025

The INTO responses to the DE Consultation on Strengthening Inspection Legislation are available for members below. We advise all our members to make their own personal and individual responses to the consultation as well, as at this stage it is important that your voice is heard. Consultation closes, 10 July 2025, 11.59 pm. Details of … Continued