IPPN

E-scéal 388 - Budget 2015, Member Feedback & Resource Teaching Allocations

Published: 16 October 2014

This week's e-scéal contains useful information on the following topics:

Budget 2015 – IPPN’s Reaction
Resource Teaching Allocations
Member Feedback – Constitution of Boards
Planning Prompts

Budget 2015 – IPPN’s Reaction
IPPN’s reaction to Budget 2015 was issued to the media on Tuesday. While we welcomed the announcement of additional teachers and SNAs, we noted a positive impact will not be felt in the classroom as it is to cater for the growing school population. IPPN highlighted that the area of concern for members was the continued decrease in the capitation grant. The reduction will compromise the ability of the school to maintain its own facilities and to pay bills.

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NCSE Resource Teaching Allocations for 2014/2015 School Year
DES approval must be received by schools prior to advertising/filling the additional hours announced by the NCSE on 13th October. Schools can submit their applications for approval by email to DES Primary Allocations Section - primaryallocations@education.gov.ie. Schools are not required to complete application forms for part-time resource teaching posts.

Click here to view school allocations

Member Feedback - Review of Constitution of Boards & Rules of Procedure
Are you happy with the make-up and operation of your Board of Management? Are there ways in which the functions of the Board of Management could be improved? New boards will be established in November 2015. The DES is currently facilitating a consultation process. If you want to include your opinions in this process, please complete the five minute survey below which will close on Monday 20th October.

Click here to complete the survey and submit your views

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