Distancing Learning at Easter? Everyone needs a break!
30/03/2020
INTO is advising all members currently involved in distance learning with their pupils to follow their normal practice and take a break over Easter. Pupils, ...
Letter to INTO Members
27/03/2020
The INTO leadership are writing to our members to commend you for the for the way you have dealt with the last two weeks of unprecedented crisis.Please downl...
ICTU Requests Help For World’s Most Vulnerable
27/03/2020
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) have written to Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, calling for the EU Commission and EU Gove...
EA: COVID-19 Q&As
27/03/2020
The Education Authority have published a set of HR questions and answers to advise and guide managers and staff regarding important employment issues duri...
LATEST UPDATE: Tuesday 24 March 2020
24/03/2020
Updated guidance below has been issued by the Department of Education and the Education Authority:Letter from the Minister of Education: 24 March 2020 (PDF)U...
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...