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Published: 04 May 2017

This E-scéal contains useful information on the following:

• Planning Prompts
• PIMS Inserts- Princpal's Information Management System
• NCCA Consultation
• Redeployment Panels 2017/2018
• What's New

Planning Prompts

This term is particularly busy with the number of events planned. At any stage during the school year it is difficult to find the time for reflection. However, before the list becomes endless, I would encourage you to take even a few minutes to consider the following question.Read more.....

PIMS Inserts- Princpal's Information Management System

Section 1-3 is now available to download on www.ippn.ie
PIMS sections can be downloaded, printed and inserted into the relevant sections of your PIMS folder or another lever arch binder.
If however, you would like to order a hard copy - Click here to order PIMs 2017/2018

NCCA Consultation: Structure and Time in the Primary Curriculum

NCCA has extended the timeline to May 26th for individuals and organisations to make a written submission or complete the online questionnaire for the Consultation on proposals for structure and time allocation in a redeveloped primary curriculum. Read more....

Redeployment Panels 2017/2018

The Main Redeployment Panel for 2017/18 has been issued to panel operators.
View Summary of Main Panel
Schools with vacancies have until Friday, 19 May 2017 to fill their vacancies from the Main Redeployment Panels. Thereafter, panel officers will be appointed to facilitate the redeployment of surplus permanent/CID holding teachers. Read more.....

*Advertising*
Schools advertising posts for teachers on the Main Redeployment Panel, please reference 6.3.2 of Redeployment Arrangements at Primary Level for Surplus Permanent & CID Holding Teachers for the necessary text to include in your advert.

What's New

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DES Press Releases
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Summer Works Scheme - 438 schools will receive €47 million for vital school improvements - http://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2017-Press-Releases/PR2017-05-03.html

A full list of the successful schools is available here

Teacher Allocations & Redeployment Panels at Primary level for 2017/18 school year have been released:
http://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/Teacher-Allocations-Main-redeployment-Panel-2017-18.html

There are 165 surplus permanent/CID holding teachers on panels - http://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Services/Teacher-Allocations/ta_prim_summary_main_panel.pdf

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New DES Circulars
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Circular 0033/2017 Policy on Gaeltacht Education 2017-22 Gaeltacht Schools Recognition Scheme for Primary & Special Schools
http://www.education.ie/en/Circulars-and-Forms/Active-Circulars/cl0033_2017.pdf

Circular 0032/2017 Measures to be adopted by schools to reduce the cost of school uniforms & other costs
http://www.education.ie/en/Circulars-and-Forms/Active-Circulars/cl0032_2017.pdf