E-scéal 290 - How many teaching posts will your school lose?
- Published: 21 December 2011
There has been a phenomenal level of feedback from Principals to their County Representatives on the National Committee. It is only now the true effects of the cutbacks are beginning to be understood in schools.
E-scéal 289 - IPPN meeting with DES – Your Questions Answered
- Published: 21 December 2011
A meeting will take place this Friday, 16th December, where we hope clarity will be provided around several aspects of the cuts to education announced in the budget.
In order to help us prepare for this meeting, I invite you to submit your questions to your county representatives on the National Committee. A link to their names and e-mail addresses is provided below.
E-scéal 288 - Small Schools – IPPN’s Policy Since 2005
- Published: 08 December 2011
Budget 2012 will inflict serious damage on small schools throughout Ireland. The future of small schools has been a priority issue for IPPN since our foundation in 2000 and two major pieces of research were commissioned by IPPN to this end. More than half the members of IPPN’s National Committee are principals of small schools. IPPN policy on small schools has been, and continues to be, that small schools are educationally viable and must be supported to continue to serve their communities. By developing clusters and federations of small schools, most of the ‘behind the scenes’ administration can be brought together to avoid duplication and isolation.
E-scéal 287 - Budget 2012 - Implications for Primary Schools
- Published: 08 December 2011
Members of the IPPN Executive yesterday attended a briefing session in the Department of Education & Science on the detail of Budget 2012 as it relates to primary schools. The main implications are:
E-scéal 286 - Minor Works Grant, Literacy & Numeracy Circular
- Published: 30 November 2011
Conference 2012 – Have you booked?
Online registration for Conference 2012 and seminar booking is now open. Conference will take place from Thursday 26th January to Saturday 28th January 2012 at the Citywest Hotel. Over 50% of conference places are now booked.
Please book your place early to avoid disappointment as places are limited.
A discounted accommodation rate is available at Citywest for Wednesday evening.
Click here for a full schedule of events and more information
