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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Emergency Works Scheme (16 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: I can confirm to the Deputy that an appeal against the refusal of an Emergency Works Scheme application was received by my Department and is currently being reviewed by the Emergency Works Team. The school will be contacted directly once a decision has been made in that respect.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: The criteria used for the allocation of teaching posts is published annually on the Department website. The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual school level is the staffing schedule for the relevant school year and pupil enrolments on the previous 30 September. The staffing schedule operates in a clear and transparent manner and treats all...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: My Department has published details of a summer programme for children with special educational needs enrolled in special schools, special classes and mainstream classes. The programme incorporates some aspects of the July Provision of previous years. Summer Provision 2020 – Reconnecting with Education, is a significantly expanded programme for children with complex special...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual school level is the staffing schedule for the relevant school year and pupil enrolments on the previous 30 September. Budget 2020 has provided for improved teacher staffing levels for small schools. This measure will see a more favourable pupil teacher ratio in small schools from September 2020. This...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual school level is the staffing schedule for the relevant school year and pupil enrolments on the previous 30 September.  The arrangements for the 2020/21 school year are available in Circular 18/2020, which is published on the Department website. There will be no change to the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: My Department has published details of a summer programme for children with special educational needs enrolled in special schools, special classes and mainstream classes.  The programme incorporates some aspects of the July Provision of previous years.  Summer Provision 2020 – Reconnecting with Education, is a significantly expanded programme for children with complex...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (16 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: Schools have been notified of the arrangements for the allocation of SNA support in respect of students in mainstream classes for 2020/21.  The arrangements include the following provisions: - 2019/20 mainstream class SNA allocations will be frozen, from the date of issue of Circular 0030/2020, and will automatically rollover into the 2020/21...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (16 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: Under the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015 the Teaching Council is the body with statutory authority and responsibility for the regulation of the teaching profession in Ireland including the registration of teachers in the State.  Teachers whose applications meet all the necessary requirements are registered by the Teaching Council under Section 31 of the Teaching Council Act and the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: Ensuring that every child has a suitable school placement is a key objective of my Department.  Significant resources are allocated each year to ensure that appropriate supports are available for children with special educational needs. Since 2011, the number of special classes in mainstream schools has increased almost threefold, from 548 to 1,618 for the 2019/2020 school year;...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: My Department has published details of a summer programme for children with special educational needs enrolled in special schools, special classes and mainstream classes.  The programme incorporates some aspects of the July Provision of previous years.  Summer Provision 2020 – Reconnecting with Education, is a significantly expanded programme for children with complex...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (16 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: On Friday 8th May I announced the decision to postpone the 2020 Leaving Certificate and offer students calculated grades, which can be used as a basis for entry into tertiary education. This decision was made following the assessment of public health advice, and was made in the best interests of students and all those involved in running the state exams. The system whereby calculated...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual school level is the staffing schedule for the relevant school year and pupil enrolments on the previous 30 September.   Budget 2020 has provided for improved teacher staffing levels for small schools. This measure will see a more favourable pupil teacher ratio in small schools from September...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (16 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has no current record of receiving an application, for capital funding, from the school in question.  Schools which identify that they have a shortfall in accommodation may apply for funding under my Department's Additional School Accommodation Scheme (ASA). The application form and information relating to this scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual school level is the staffing schedule for the relevant school year and pupil enrolments on the previous 30 September.   The arrangements for the 2020/21 school year are available in Circular 18/2020, which is published on the Department website. The staffing schedule currently operates at a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: English Language Training Organisations (16 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: I am aware of the challenges that are being encountered in the English language education sector and the substantial impact that the Covid-19 outbreak has had on students, teachers and providers in this sector.   My Department recognises the important role that teachers play in this sector and the support they have provided and continue to provide for students at this time....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: My Department has published details of a summer programme for children with special educational needs enrolled in special schools, special classes and mainstream classes. The programme incorporates some aspects of the July Provision of previous years. Summer Provision 2020 – Reconnecting with Education, is a significantly expanded programme for children with complex special...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme (16 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: I can confirm that the school in question submitted an application for capital funding under my Department's multi-annual Summer Works Scheme (SWS) 2020 onwards for Fabric Defects (Category 9).  In late 2019, I announced details of the schools that will receive funding in Summer 2020 in respect of applications submitted for "Life Safety Systems projects" (Category 1)....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (16 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: I published detailed guidance for schools on the operation of the calculated grades process on 21 May. The document sets out information on the process of estimating marks for students to receive calculated grades, and this has been sent to all schools. The document, together with Frequently Asked Questions, are available on www.gov.ie/leavingcertificate.  Additional guidance to schools...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme (16 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: The applicant requested a review of the outcome of his 2020/21 SUSI application on 18th May 2020.  This request is awaiting review by SUSI and the outcome will be communicated to the applicant as soon as possible.   As part of a comprehensive customer service and communications strategy provided by Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), to ensure that all necessary avenues...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Springboard Programme (16 Jun 2020)

Joe McHugh: Providers were notified on 9 June 2020 which courses would be funded in their institutions under Springboard+ 2020. A public announcement of all courses will be made in due course.