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Guidance on pregnant and very high-risk staff published

05/05/2021

The Department of Education has today published Information Note 0013/2021 which clarifies that pregnant and very high-risk teachers should work from home for the remainder of this school year. The information note advises about the COVID-19 Health Risk Categorisation Report obtained during this school year and outlines the arrangements for the 2021/22 school year. The … Continued

INTO notes reported advice for pregnant teachers 

04/05/2021

Following representations from the INTO seeking clarification in relation to pregnant and high risk teachers, we are aware of press reports that these staff will continue to work from home to the end of the school year. The media reports state that the updated public health advice continues to advise members who are pregnant to … Continued

INTO Head Office is hiring

30/04/2021

Assistant General Secretary Education, Research and Learning Section: Education, Research and Learning Location: INTO Head Office, Dublin General Job description A vacancy has arisen for the position of Assistant General Secretary (AGS) in the INTO’s Education, Research and Learning Section due to a forthcoming retirement. The successful candidate will form part of the INTO senior … Continued

Update to Teacher Fee Refund Scheme – Prioritisation of Funding

29/04/2021

The Department of Education recently issued Circular 0015/2021, Update to the Teacher Fee Refund Scheme – Prioritisation of Funding. If you are thinking of undertaking a course during the next school year, you should read the circular first to see whether the course you intend doing will qualify for the refund of fees scheme. The changes … Continued

Reminder – In-person Supplementary Programme

28/04/2021

The in-person supplementary programme of provision will end on 30 April. Completed paperwork must be received by the Department of Education by Friday, 14 May. No forms will be accepted after this date.

Vacancy for Official INTO Northern Office

26/04/2021

Applications are invited for this Fixed Term position at INTO Head Office. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic, responsive...

Update

Friday member update – vaccines, testing, staffing and inspections 

23/04/2021

Welcome to the latest INTO member update, which seeks to ensure members are kept informed of latest developments across a wide range of issues. COVID-19 Education partners met Department of Education officials and Dr Kevin Kelleher (NPHET) again this morning. A wide range of issues were discussed. The Department of Education officials agreed that amplified … Continued

Teacher unions call for vaccine meeting with Taoiseach

19/04/2021

The ASTI, TUI and INTO have written to An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, seeking a meeting with Government representatives to focus on the rollout of vaccinations to our members.

Member update –Testing Reports, Antigen Testing, Vaccination, Pregnant/High Risk Staff & more

16/04/2021

Education partners representing primary, post-primary and special schools met with Department of Education officials and public health advisors yesterday (Th...