Renewal of Registration with the Teaching Council
07/12/2021
Members are reminded to renew their registration with the Teaching Council before their current period of registration expires.
Storm Barra – Schools in several counties urged to close tomorrow
06/12/2021
The Department of Education is advising schools in the above counties to close tomorrow, and for schools in other counties to keep up-to-date with the current weather warnings should their county be added to these designations...
FAQs on Face Coverings Guidance
01/12/2021
The INTO has produced updated FAQ’s on the latest guidance on the use of face coverings. The questions reflect those raised by members with the union today. We will continue to keep the guidance under review and provide additional updates to members when they become available.
Clear and sensible guidance on face masks essential for primary schools
30/11/2021
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) acknowledges the decision taken by Government today to recommend the wearing of face masks to pupils from third to sixth classes in primary schools.
Member update: Antigen testing guidance, vaccination of children, ventilation clarification
26/11/2021
Further to the update provided earlier this week (Weds 24 Nov), the INTO has detailed subsequent, latest developments for members following clarification on various issues.
Member update – antigen tests, public health, student-teachers, inspections
24/11/2021
The INTO, along with post-primary teacher unions and school management, met Department of Education officials and representatives of the HPSC and HSE this morning.
Applications now open for new Supplementary Panel
24/11/2021
The Supplementary Panel Circular 0057/2021 was published earlier today, which sets out the conditions and application process for the access to the Supplementary Panel for recruitment to permanent positions arising in 2022/23. INTO are facilitating a Supplementary Panel Webinar on Wednesday (1 December) from 3.15 – 4.30pm. This webinar will be delivered by Ashling Lynch … Continued
INTO welcomes additional measures to alleviate substitution crisis in schools
23/11/2021
The INTO welcomes the measures being proposed in Information Note SD 0001/2021 sent to schools by the Department of Education.
INTO snapshot survey – COVID-19 and substitution
22/11/2021
From Tuesday, 16 November 2021 to Thursday 18 November 2021, the union conducted a snapshot survey of 3,100 school principals across the country to assess the level of Covid-19 infection they were aware of in their school community and the extent of the substitution crisis...