1st October 2009 - Overcoming Swine Flu with www.TextaParent.ie
Being able to send an instant message to parents on their mobile phones in the event of a school closure will prove critical in the fight to prevent the spread of Swine Flu in schools. Informing parents, children and staff as early as possible will reduce the risk of further infection.
17th July 2009 - Primary Schools Face Bankruptcy
The Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) has warned that Primary Schools in Ireland are facing bankruptcy if the government adopts the recommendations published in the 'An Bord Snip Nua' report.
17th July 2009 - Primary Education - Shredded by 'An Bord Snip'
Children will suffer yet again from the excessive waste and poor policy decisions by successive governments.
The Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) has described the latest recommendations for cuts in Primary education as a devastating blow to an already under funded primary system. Regardless of the overall severity of the cuts, yet again primary education is bearing the brunt of the cuts when compared to second and third level.
21st May 2009 - Principals raise Child Protection issues with Barry Andrews, TD
Press Release
The Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) today highlighted the frustration experienced by many Principals at the lack of adequate response from the HSE locally when they report their concerns about children at risk.
Outlining the findings of a recent IPPN survey, Assistant Director Virginia O'Mahony commented 'Principals are encountering increased incidence of emotional and behavioural disturbance, depression and neglect among primary school children.' In the survey, Principals identified neglect as the most common form of abuse experienced by children.
