Proposed modular structure for Sooey National School ‘not good enough’
A North West TD has raised concern in the Dáil in relation to the proposed modular Structure that the Department of Education are proposing for Sooey National School in Sligo. Sinn Fein Deputy, Martin Kenny described such a structure as completely unsuitable for the school that are looking to…
Local parent voices concern over special educational needs
Ahead of the new school year resuming next week concerns have been raised locally about children with special educational needs not being accommodated. The Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education Josepha Madigan has confirmed that there will be special classes and special school places across Dublin and…
Mixed feelings for teachers ahead of removing Covid measures in Classroom
A Sligo Teacher’s union official says there are mixed views in relation to normal teaching and learning activities returning to schools from Monday next. Last night the Department of Education issued updated guidance to Principals ahead of next weeks reopening. It says class pods and bubbles will no…
School inspectors should return to classroom as teachers
A Sligo Leitrim TD says the Department of Education should deploy school inspectors as substitute teachers to ensure there are enough teachers available to schools over the coming months. Inspectors are responsible for evaluating primary and post-primary schools for their quality of education. The inspectors are also fully qualified…
Leaving Cert solution must be found immediately
A north west school teacher and member of the ASTI has urged the teachers union and Department of Education to reach an agreement today on how to proceed with the running of this year’s leaving cert exams The ASTI yesterday claiimed a proposal to rely heavily on calculated grades…
Local Principal expresses frustration over Leaving Cert
A Sligo secondary school principal has criticised the Department of Education for failing to provide schools with clarity on how the Leaving cert examinations will be staged in 2020. Paul Keogh, the Principal of Summerhill College says the current situation is hugely frustrating for student, parents and teachers. …
No increase in Special Needs Assistants in Leitrim
Leitrim is the only county in the region not to see an increase in the number of special needs assistants allocated to schools. The allocation of 975 additional posts to schools from September to December was announced by Minister for Education Richard Bruton, yesterday. Donegal will get 44 extra SNAs,…