Department Circulars

Information Note SD 0002/2021 - Measures to increase the availability of substitutes for post primary schools for 2021/2022

29 November 2021

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Information Note SD 0002/2021

Information Note TC 0026/2021 - Temporary COVID-19 emergency substitution arrangements

29 November 2021

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Information Note TC 0026/2021

Information Note - Revised Inspection Arrangements from 25 November 2021.

24 November 2021

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INFORMATION NOTE FOR PRIMARY AND POST-PRIMARY SCHOOLS
REVISED INSPECTION ARRANGEMENTS FROM 25 NOVEMBER 2021

Circular 0056/2021 Revision of Teacher Salaries with effect from 1 October 2021

1 October 2021

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Circular 0056/2021

0048/2021 Home Tuition Grant Scheme for children without a school place

17 September 2021

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Home Tuition Grant Scheme for children without a school place

Circular 0049/2021 Home Tuition Grant Scheme in respect of Maternity Related Absences

17 September 2021

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Home Tuition Grant Scheme in respect of Maternity Related Absences

Circular 0047/2021 Guidelines for the use of Reduced School Days in Schools

16 September 2021

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The purpose of this circular is to inform school management authorities that Guidelines on the use of Reduced School Days have been developed to provide clarity to school authorities and parents/guardians around the use of reduced school days in schools. This is to ensure that Reduced School Days are only used in a manner that is limited, appropriate and absolutely necessary, in line with the Department of Education’s guidelines.

Transition Year 2021/2022 - Summary Note August 2021

27 August 2021

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This summary advice note (August 2021) sets out practical advice for school leaders and teachers of TY 2021/22.