IPPN

Published: 07 April 2022

Since the last E-scéal, there have been four Circulars and one Information Note issued by the DE. Some of the guidance issued by the department include a number of different topics in one circular.

Information Note SD 0004/2022 - Important Information regarding schools administration

The information note provides updated information/guidance to schools on the following topics.

• School Admission Policies
•  First Aid
• Energy / Sustainability Champion in Schools

DE Circular 4/2022 - Post-Graduate Certificate/Diploma Programme of Continuing Professional Development for Teachers working with Students with Special Educational Needs (Autism) 

DE Circular 17/2022 - Implementation of Sectoral Bargaining in the Primary Sector with effect from 01 February 2022 

DE Circular 18/2022 - Information in relation to Standardised Testing and Other Matters – Academic Year 2021/22 and Subsequent Years

Note:

• Sections 1 and 2 of this circular set out important information for schools regarding Standardised Testing returns in respect of the 2021/2022 academic year
• Section 3 – 13 Contains information and resources on a variety of topics

DE Circular 19/2022 - DEIS identification 2022: Appeals process for schools