Teachers – take care!
24/03/2020
As we find ourselves suddenly with more time on our hands, the quietness can be unnerving, and we search for ways to fill that vacuum. Teachers are renowned for their caring, compassionate nature and volunteerism, and looking after ourselves may not be high up on our agenda...
UPDATE: NITC Calls for Payment for Sub Teachers Without Access to Secure Work
23/03/2020
The Northern Ireland Teacher's Council (NITC) have written to Permanent Secretary, Derek Baker on behalf of all substitute teachers without access to secure ...
Self-care tips for your body, mind and spirit
23/03/2020
Breathing Space Ireland offers tips and practical advice for you to ease yourself into some good self-care practices...
UPDATE: Guidance for Schools Opening on Monday 23 March
22/03/2020
In response to all of the recent communications from the Education Minister, Peter Weir and Mr Derek Baker, Permanent Secretary, Department of Education, I...
INTO Update: Payment of Sub Teachers
21/03/2020
PAYMENT OF SUB TEACHERS – UPDATE: 21 MARCH 2020 NITC letter to Minister of Education re: Substitute Teaching Workforce: 19 March (PDF)Confirmation From NI...
INTO Update: Thursday 19 March 2020
20/03/2020
The Minister's letter of, the evening, March 19th goes part way to providing an increased degree of clarity for principals and teachers. The clarification ar...
Minister to Issue Statement
19/03/2020
The Minister is due to issue a high level statement at 5pm today (19 March).The Unions will issue advice shortly thereafter.Keep up to date with all the late...
INTO PRESS RELEASE: Uncertainty Ends for Teachers and School Leaders
18/03/2020
INTO Northern Secretary, Gerry Murphy, commenting on the Minister's statement regarding school closures, said:This evening’s statement from the Joint First...
INTO condemns lack of action on school closures
18/03/2020
INTO’s leadership have been in contact with the Irish government seeking an all-island approach to this public health crisis, with representations made to members participating in the North-South Ministerial Forum...