15 December 2011- IPPN Statement: Small & DEIS Schools
“The Irish Primary Principals Network stated today that Principals are deeply dismayed at both the range and severity of the proposed cuts to primary education.”
“The government appears to be deliberately squeezing small schools out of existence and at the same time removing hundreds of teachers from schools in Disadvantaged Areas.”
“In a survey conducted by IPPN over the last two days, we have found that 470 schools are due to lose 730 teachers over the next 3 years.”
“IPPN stated that its international research proves that there are other ways of addressing small schools without forcing school closures. Canada, Australia, Finland have rationalized the administration and management of small schools in remote areas, without withdrawing schools from their communities.
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6 December 2011 - Budget is a ‘missed opportunity’ for reform in primary education - IPPN
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Capitation grant cut will deepen schools’ debts
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No VAT exemption for schools as voluntary contributions drop
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No change in inefficient way new schools are built
The Budget was a missed opportunity for reform in primary education, with reduced funding for schools likely to deepen their debts as voluntary contributions plummet, according to the Irish Primary Principals’ Network (IPPN).
1 December 2011 - Pre-Budget Submission 2011
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29 November 2011 - IPPN calls on Government to exempt schools from VAT
Pre-Budget submission urges education budget to be protected as voluntary contributions decline
The Irish Primary Principals’ Network (IPPN), which represents over 3,000 primary school principals, today [Tuesday] called on the Government to exempt schools from paying VAT.
