EPSEN review must deliver for children and schools
24/03/2023
The INTO today formally published our submission on the long-overdue review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) Act 2004.
Main Panel list issued by Department of Education
23/03/2023
The main panel comes into operation today. A list of permanent teachers available for redeployment to the panel operator under each diocese, or patron body has issued.
INTO welcomes free primary book scheme plan
22/03/2023
The INTO welcomes publication of the new free primary book scheme and confirmation that administrative support will be provided to schools to ensure smooth national rollout.
DE misses chance to tackle climate emergency
15/03/2023
The INTO is disappointed that the Department of Education has excluded vital resources and supports from the 'School Sector Climate Action Mandate', published this week.
Irish and UK unions oppose Palestine school demolition
14/03/2023
Irish and UK trade unions representing education workers have expressed shock and condemnation over the imminent demolition of another school in the West Bank.
Time and support needed to deliver new curriculum
09/03/2023
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) welcomes today’s launch of the Primary Curriculum Framework by Minister for Education, Norma Foley.
IHREC/INTO anti-racism workshops in March
07/03/2023
These IHREC/INTO interactive workshops support teachers in understanding racism and identity-based discrimination related to race, language, culture and/or ethnicity.
Primary Staffing Appeals Board – March meeting
06/03/2023
The first meeting of the Primary Staffing Appeals Board to deal with appeals for the 2023/24 school year will be held this coming Friday 10 March 2023.
Applications open for Asst Northern Secretary position
01/03/2023
Applications are invited for the position of INTO Assistant Northern Secretary based in Belfast. The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, 15 March 2023.