2015
0023/2015 - Implementation of the Recommendations of the Expert Group on Fixed-Term and Part-Time Employment in Primary and Second Level Education in Ireland (Primary)
(i) DES Circular 23/2015 outlines revised procedures for awarding a fixed-term contract or a CID contract. Procedural changes outlined in the circular will be effective from the commence ...
The DES has issued a revised circular regarding the collection and operation of POD. It addresses the main issues and concerns that are arising during the data population period and provides guidance and clarificati ...
0026/2015 Advance preparation for the commencement of statutory requirements for Garda vetting under the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012
The next DES update will be published on Friday 29 January 2016.
The Vetting Act is not expected to be commenced before Easter 2016. Schools now have at l ...
0033/2015 - Updating and simplifying the manner in which schools can maintain pupil enrolment and attendance records (Clárleabhar, Leabhar Rolla and Leabhar Tinrimh Laethúil) following the introduction of the Primary Online Database (POD)
The introduction of POD has further refined and simplified the arrangements for schools to maintain pupil enrolment and attendance records. Changes that will become effective from the commence ...
