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Gardai to vet over 34,000 Teachers
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 04/05/2016.Tags: Education And Poltics Teaches Parenting
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New child protection legislation (National Vetting Bureau Children and Vulnerable Persons Act 2012) due to come into effect this month will see over 34,000 teachers vetted by Gardai, including those who have been teaching since ... click to read full post & comments
Primary Teachers Urged to Vote on Industrial Action
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 03/01/2016.Tags: Education And Poltics Teachers
The Irish National Teachers' Organistaion (INTO) is balloting it's members on industrial action which would result in non-cooperation with school self-evaluation.
The action is in response to the eight year ban on job promotions for teachers which INTO claim is ... click to read full post & comments
Guidelines for supporting transgender students
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 01/29/2016.Tags: Education And Poltics Teachers Parenting
Schools are set to receive practical guidelines on how to support students who identify as being transgender.
The pack, named "Being LGBT in School", has been developed from LGBT support resources supplied by Gay and Lesbian Equality Network (GLEN), the Transgender Equality Network (TENI), school management bodies, teacher unions and Tusla.
The guidelines, which were launched by Education Minister Jan O'Sullivan, address issues which may arise with students transitioning gender, such as ... click to read full post & comments
Summary of Education Budgetary Measures 2013
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound on 12/05/2012.Tags: Education And Poltics Teachers
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Summary of Education Budgetary Measures * Class sizes in primary and free second level schools to remain unchanged
* A 2 point increase in the pupil teacher ratio in fee charging second level schools will be introduced in September 2013.
* No changes to DEIS scheme
* The sick leave referral arrangement for ... click to read full post & comments