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INTO & TUI accept public pay deal
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 30/09/2022.Tags: Teachers
INTO and TUI have voted in faovur of public sector pay deal - see their statements below
INTO Statement
Members of Ireland’s largest teachers’ union, the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO), have voted by a significant margin to accept the proposals in the Review of Building Momentum in an electronic ballot of ... click to read full post & comments
Budget 2023 Education Update
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 28/09/2022.Tags: Parenting Teachers
A total of €9.6 billion has been allocated to the Department of Education for 2023, including a capital budget of €860 million.
This will include:
78 Schools join Creative Clusters Initiative
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 20/09/2022.Tags: Teachers Education And Politics
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The Minister for Education Norma Foley today announced the creation of 21 new 2022 Creative Clusters comprising 78 schools. Creative Clusters is an initiative taking place as part of Creative Ireland and under ... click to read full post & comments
Teacher Unions to ballot for industrial action
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 11/08/2022.Tags: Teachers
The INTO and ASTI have said they will ballot their members next month on possible industrial action to secure pay rises. Statements from both unions can be viewed below.
ASTI Statement 10th August 2022
ASTI begins preparations for public sector pay ballot
The Standing Committee of the ASTI today decided to conduct a ballot of members this September on potential industrial action over pay, in line with other public sector unions affiliated to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU).
The ballot will form part of a coordinated campaign by public sector unions in the context of continuous high inflation and the failure of Government to make a sustainable offer at Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) discussions.
ASTI President Miriam Duggan said teachers and other public sector workers are trying to cope with hefty cost of living increases.
“A significant improvement in pay is essential to help offset spiralling inflation,” said Ms Duggan. “Teachers in common with other public sector workers are finding it difficult to make ends meet. It is very disappointing that the Government is showing such scant regard for public servants in light of all they contributed at the height of the pandemic.”
“The Government must return to the WRC with a credible proposal for unions and their members to consider.”
The ASTI is recommending that its members vote for industrial action in the ballot.
INTO Statement 10th August 2022
The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) today decided to initiate a September ballot of all its members (ROI) for potential industrial action, unless the Government’s irresponsible procrastination on public-sector pay talks ends quickly with a respectable pay offer put on the table.
The decision was taken in solidarity with all workers across the public service who are battling accelerating inflation and steep increases in the cost of living, as are all Irish workers, while the Government has failed to engage in further talks with our representatives at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) over the last eight weeks.
Following the decision, INTO President John Driscoll called on the Government to urgently return to negotiations with a respectable pay offer that unions could put to a ballot of their members.
As a member of the ICTU Public Services Committee, the INTO has supported efforts under the review clause of the Building Momentum agreement to secure a necessary pay uplift for public sector workers. This uplift is essential in light of skyrocketing inflation and the cost-of-living crisis.
The union expresses its profound disappointment that the WRC talks process has stalled for the last two months, despite frequent statements from leading Government figures on the need to provide a pay increase for hard-pressed public servants.
The union will be advocating that members respond positively, thereby mandating the union to utilise all options up to and including strike action in order to secure a fair pay rise.
The CEC was briefed in June on the mediocre offer of an additional 2½% proposed by Government for the whole of 2021 and 2022. The CEC fully supported the position of the ICTU Public Services Committee that such an offer would not provide sufficient protection for public sector workers, whose incomes have been decimated over the last eighteen months.
Noting that INTO members have only received a 1% increase in salary since the current agreement commenced in January 2021 – with Irish inflation rising by more than 10% in the same period – it will therefore be necessary for the union to begin the process of balloting our membership for industrial action, unless the government increases its offer significantly in short order.
Balloting for industrial action will be preceded by a two-week consultation process with members and a full ballot of all members will take place in early September, should the Government fail in the meantime to make a meaningful offer in respect of pay.
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16,000 books delivered to 21 schools
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 22/06/2022.Tags: Teachers
Laureate na nÓg, Áine Ní Ghlinn, today marked the final stage of the An Bosca Leabharlainne Artist in Residence scheme with the delivery of over 16,000 books to 21 schools across the country. In partnership with Foras na Gaeilge, this represents the culmination of the most ambitious children’s literature project ever undertaken in the Irish language. ... click to read full post & comments
'State is failing children with Special Educational Needs'
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 22/06/2022.Tags: Parenting Teachers
The Department of Education is failing children with Special Educational Needs, particularly in black spots such as Dublin and Cork, regarding the provision of suitable school places, a new report published today by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) has found. ... click to read full post & comments
Proposed upskilling programme for SPHE/RSE Teachers
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 21/04/2022.Tags: Teachers
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The Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has announced her intention to provide funding for a new postgraduate programme to upskill registered post-primary teachers teaching social personal and health education/ relationships and sexuality education (SPHE/RSE).
This programme will provide a pathway for progression for post-primary teachers interested in ... click to read full post & comments
Half of Second-level Schools have Unfilled Vacancies
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 19/04/2022.Tags: Teachers
A RED C/ ASTI survey indicates that there are unfilled vacancies in more than half of all second-level schools. Principals who participated in the survey say the declining attractiveness of teaching is the main reason for this. ... click to read full post & comments
Schools in these counties to close 18th February
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 17/02/2022.Tags: Parenting Teachers
According to RTE, Schools are to close tomorrow 18th February in the following seven counties due to a red weather warning:
(update: This now includes Clare and Waterford who have been issued with Status Red wind warnings. )
In all other counties, schools will be told they can open subject to ... click to read full post & comments
Exam timetables 2022
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 09/02/2022.Tags: Teachers Parenting
On 1 February 2022, Minister for Education Norma Foley TD announced extensive changes to the Leaving Certificate written examinations.
On 8 February, The State Examinations Commission released the timetables for the 2022 certificate examinations which will ... click to read full post & comments
Junior & Leaving Certificate Arrangements 2022
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 01/02/2022.Tags: Parenting Teachers
Following a Government decision today, Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has announced extensive changes to the state examinations for 2022.
To take into account the disruption to teaching and learning experienced by the Leaving Certificate class of 2022, extensive changes will be ... click to read full post & comments
Traditional Leaving Cert Exams Proposals to go to Cabinet today
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 01/02/2022.Tags: Parenting Teachers
The Minister for Education, Norma Foley, is expected to bring proposals to the Cabinet this morning which recommend against providing a hybrid examination option for this year's Leaving Certificate students. It is believed that what is being proposed is ... click to read full post & comments
Students call for a Hybrid State Exams Model
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 17/01/2022.Tags: Parenting Teachers
ISSU Statement : Irish Students Call for a Hybrid State Exams Model by a Landslide
The Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) survey of school students shows that two-thirds of exam students are calling for a ... click to read full post & comments
TUI seeks full return to state exams this year
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 10/01/2022.Tags: Teachers Parenting
It is the strong position of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) that the traditional State Examinations must take place this year. The current circumstances are radically different from previous years and there is no justification for ... click to read full post & comments(3)
Feeder Schools Lists published for 2021
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 07/01/2022.Tags: Education And Politics Teachers Parenting
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The college progression data or information on ‘feeder schools’ to third level for autumn 2021 is available today on Schooldays.ie providing school-by-school information on which students have progressed to which colleges this year.
To view the information on your school for the last ten years on Schooldays.ie, visit ... click to read full post & comments
Schools will re-open Thursday
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 04/01/2022.Tags: Parenting Teachers
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Statement following meeting between Minister Foley and education stakeholders today, 4 January 2022
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD together with officials, has today met with representatives from Public Health, the HSE and education stakeholders to discuss the re-opening of schools following the Christmas break, on Thursday 6 January.
These meetings were productive, with ... click to read full post & comments
ASTI proposing a delayed & staggered reopening of schools
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 03/01/2022.Tags: Parenting Teachers
The Standing Committee of the ASTI met today to assess the position regarding the reopening of schools in the context of the prevalence of Covid-19 nationwide.
The meeting heard of the unease of members regarding the health and safety of teachers, students and school communities.
The ASTI is deeply concerned that ... click to read full post & comments
Education Indictors for Ireland Report 2021
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 29/12/2021.Tags: Education And Politics Teachers
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The Minister for Education, Norma Foley, and the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, announced the publication of Education Indicators for Ireland 2021 – which presents a comprehensive set of educational indicators for the education system in Ireland.
The indicators in this report cover all levels of education starting with ... click to read full post & comments
Additional funds for schools to reduce covid spread
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound on 13/12/2021.Tags: Teachers Education And Politics
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Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has today (13 December 2021) announced the payment of a minor works grant totaling €45m for primary schools and special schools as part of additional support in the context of ... click to read full post & comments
Some schools to remain closed 8th December
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 07/12/2021.Tags: Parenting Teachers
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Updated 10pm 7/12/21 -
n a statement, the Department of Education said: "The department is advising that all schools that are currently or forecast to be in a Red or Orange alert area should remain closed tomorrow, 8 December. This will allow for assessment of the impact of Storm Barra to take place."
This includes: Dublin, Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Limerick, Clare, Galway, Mayo and Wexford.
Previous Statement
The Department is advising that all schools that are currently or forecast to be in a Red or Orange alert area should remain closed tomorrow, 8 December. This will allow for ... click to read full post & comments
Schools in Orange & Red Alert areas to close tomorrow
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 06/12/2021.Tags: Parenting Teachers
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Due to the significant nature of Storm Barra and to give sufficient notice to schools and parents/guardians, the Department said it is advising that all schools covered by the Red Alert and Orange warning from Met Éireann should not ... click to read full post & comments
Guidance issued on mask wearing in schools from 3rd Class
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 30/11/2021.Tags: Parenting Teachers
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The Department of Education has issued guidelines to schools this evening, on the wearing of face masks in primary schools for those in third class and up. The guidelines include what exemptions will apply. The new rule, which was recommended by Nphet last week, is to take ... click to read full post & comments
ASTI dismayed at Minister's 'unfair substitution arrangements'
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 29/11/2021.Tags: Teachers
The Minister for Education, Norma Foley, has issued a circular letter to post primary schools setting out a suite of measures to alleviate the pressure schools are experiencing sourcing substitute teachers. The purpose of the arrangements is to provide ... click to read full post & comments
INSPA National School Photography Awards
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 23/11/2021.Tags: Teachers
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The INSPA’s are once again open to all Primary Schools in the Republic of Ireland. INSPA is a national children’s photography competition and Positive Primaries Programme which introduces Creative Well-being into the lives of primary schools by engaging with the magic and art of photography.
This year’s theme ‘Me, Myself, and I’ is looking for images that explore ‘Self-Portraits’ in ... click to read full post & comments
INTO survey on Covid infections & absences in schools
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 22/11/2021.Tags: Teachers Parenting
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From Tuesday, 16 November 2021 to Thursday 18 November 2021, the union conducted a snapshot survey of 3,100 school principals across the country to assess the level of Covid-19 infection they were aware of in their school community and the extent of the substitution crisis. A total of ... click to read full post & comments
Antigen Testing Arrangements for Schools
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 18/11/2021.Tags: Parenting Teachers
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Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD have today confirmed arrangements for a new system of antigen testing of asymptomatic close contacts in primary schools put in place by the HSE.
The Department of Education and the HSE, working in collaboration with the Department of Health, have developed a programme in which antigen tests will be made available to the children in a primary school pod, where ... click to read full post & comments
€2 million funding for education disadvantage
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 15/11/2021.Tags: Education And Politics Teachers
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Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today welcomed the publication of the 2022 Dormant Accounts Action plan, including funding of €2 million to support learners impacted by educational disadvantage.
Money in the Dormant Accounts Fund can be used to ... click to read full post & comments
Irish & British Teaching Unions call for quality Climate Education
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 03/11/2021.Tags: Teachers
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) today joined voices with other teacher unions in Ireland and Britain to call for a strengthened role for educators in the fight against climate change.
An open letter signed by leaders in the British and Irish Group of Teacher Unions (BIGTU) says “it is imperative that education systems are strengthened to face the climate crisis through increased funding, improved infrastructure, and continuous professional development for teachers.” ... click to read full post & comments
Budget 2022 Education Update
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 12/10/2021.Tags: Education And Politics Parenting Teachers
A total of €9.2 billion has been allocated to the Department of Education for 2022, including a capital budget of €792 million.
The Government has indicated this will support a school building programme which involves over 200 projects which once completed, are expected to deliver over 30,000 school places. ... click to read full post & comments
ASTI Disappointed with CO2 Monitors Delay
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 15/09/2021.Tags: Teachers
The ASTI has conveyed its disappointment and dismay with today’s confirmation that the delivery of 10,000 CO2 monitors to schools will be delayed for some weeks.
“These monitors constitute an important extra tool in the fight to ensure that ... click to read full post & comments
Covid Learning & Supports Scheme launched
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 08/09/2021.Tags: Parenting Teachers Education And Politics
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan TD today (8 September) welcomed the government decision to implement a new Covid Learning and Supports Scheme (CLASS) that will mitigate the impact to students’ learning and wellbeing of Covid-19 closures and restrictions.
This fund will bring to €102.6 million the additional supports put in place in 2021 to ... click to read full post & comments
€63.5 mill for School Broadband & Digital Infrastructure
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 19/07/2021.Tags: Education And Politics Teachers
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD, welcomed the announcement made by Ursula Von Der Leyen, President of the EU Commission, confirming inclusion of the Department of Education’s proposal for funding under Ireland’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP).
The funding sanctioned the under EU/NRRP facility for the two projects in the ... click to read full post & comments
2 year Research Project to suport small rural schools
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 05/07/2021.Tags: Education And Politics Teachers
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has launched a two-year action research project aimed at supporting small rural schools.
The innovative project aims to encourage small schools to cluster together in local groups, enabling them to collaborate and identify common ... click to read full post & comments
Leaving Cert Results Date Announced
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound on 02/06/2021.Tags: Parenting Teachers
The Department of Education have announced that this year's Leaving Certificate Results will be issued on Friday 3rd September.
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today announced that Leaving Certificate results for 2021 are expected to issue directly to candidates through ... click to read full post & comments(1)
Minister Foley launches 2021 Active School Week
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 14/04/2021.Tags: Parenting Teachers
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today launched details of this year’s Active School Week.
National Active School Week (#ASW21), part of the Government’s Keep Well campaign, ... click to read full post & comments
Diversity Inclusion & Belonging for Little Minds
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 13/04/2021.Tags: Parenting Teachers
All the Rainbows Colours is the fourth book written by Irish mum of two, Emma Ledden. Having written two books for adults, this is Emma’s second children's book. ... click to read full post & comments
Teacher Unions to ballot for industrial action on vaccines
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 07/04/2021.Tags: Teachers Parenting
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All three Teacher Unions, (INTO, ASTI and TUI) have today agreed to ballot for industrial action, including strike action, if the government does not meet their demands to reverse the recent changes to the priority listing for teachers within ... click to read full post & comments
Upskilling programmes for post-primary teachers
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 07/04/2021.Tags: Teachers Education And Politics
The Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD are delighted to announce additional places in 2022 on programmes to upskill registered post-primary teachers ... click to read full post & comments(1)
Development of a New Digital Strategy for Schools
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 06/04/2021.Tags: Teachers Education And Politics
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today announced the development of a new Digital Strategy for Schools, commencing with a wide-ranging consultation process.
The new Digital Strategy for Schools will replace the existing strategy, ... click to read full post & comments
ASTI shocked at change in vaccination programme
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 31/03/2021.Tags: Teachers
The ASTI has said it is shocked and dismayed by reports of a Government decision to abandon the vaccination of key workers, including school staff, as part of the national vaccination programme.
“The Government has continuously stated that a key objective is to keep schools open. Today’s decision is ... click to read full post & comments
School Transport On-Line Application / Tickets
Posted by Schooldays Newhound, on 30/03/2021.Tags: Parenting Teachers
To use School Transport Scheme Services, pupils must be in possession of a valid ticket for travel. ... click to read full post & comments(38)
2021 Written Leaving Cert Exam adjustments
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 24/03/2021.Tags: Parenting Teachers
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The State Examinations Commission (SEC), has published a 64-page document setting out further adjustments to the 2021 written Leaving Certificate papers. The document states that the "aim of these further adjustments is to ... click to read full post & comments
Minister Foley approves Irish-medium satellite
Posted by Schooldays Newshound on 18/03/2021.Tags: Teachers Education
The Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has approved a proposal for a new satellite model of Irish-medium post-primary provision to be piloted in Dundalk. The model involves a satellite /Dundalk-based campus of An Foras Pátrúnachta’s Balbriggan Gaelcholáiste – Coláiste Ghlór na Mara.
Piloting the Irish-medium satellite model provides an opportunity to explore a model ... click to read full post & comments
Leaving Cert 2021 Student Portal Opens
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 10/03/2021.Tags: Parenting Teachers
The Leaving Certificate Candidate Self Service Portal opens at 12 noon today. The portal will remain open for six days until 6pm on Tuesday 16th March
All 2021 Leaving Certificate students are required to ... click to read full post & comments(1)