Appointment of HSCL Coordinator
- Published: 28 April 2022
An extension of the DEIS programme was announced by the Minister in March 2022. Schools approved DEIS status are now eligible to access the HSCL as part of the DEIS School Support Programme (SSP). Following the issuing of the staffing circular, schools qualifying for HSCL supports will be notified of their full/shared entitlement by the Department in the coming days. Tusla Education Support Services (TESS) will provide schools shortly with details of webinar supports available during May.
Staffing 2022/23 - Key Information Synopsis
- Published: 26 April 2022
Please see staffing 2022/23 key information synopsis
1. Circular 0025/2022 confirms a reduction in the primary staffing schedule by one point bringing class size to an average of 24 in mainstream classes, with lower thresholds applying in DEIS Band 1 schools.
2. The Circular includes at Appendix C the allocation of NCSE hours on foot of the reprofiling of schools.
3. A separate Circular 0020/2022 outlines the basis for this allocation.
External Research: Motivational factors influencing teachers to undertake a leadership role
- Published: 07 April 2022
Jacinta Boylan, currently teaching Senior Infants in Annyalla National School, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, is undertaking a research project as part of her Master of Education (Education Leadership) under the supervision of Niamh Deignan, in the School of Education, NUI Galway. The project will ascertain the motivational factors that influence primary school teachers to undertake a leadership role. Principals and Deputy Principals are invited to participate in a short survey.
Click here to complete the survey
See below the Participant Information Sheet and Electronic Consent. For any further information, contact Jacinta by telephone to 087 6269049 or by email to j.boylan5@nuigalway.ie
Supports for Displaced Ukrainian Students – Have your say!
- Published: 07 April 2022
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education is examining the key issues regarding ‘Education and Supports Provision for Displaced Ukrainian Students’. The committee has asked IPPN to make a written submission, and your input would be appreciated. They will be looking at four aspects of provision:
1. Curriculum
2. Language
3. Psychological supports
4. Other Issues
Please send us your comments and suggestions by email to project@ippn.ie by Friday 29 April.
