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December 12, 2024
Understanding Behaviours of Concern and Responding to Crisis Situations Guidelines for Schools in Supporting Students

The purpose of this Circular is to inform schools of the publication of “Understanding Behaviours of Concern and Responding to Crisis Situations Guidelines for Schools” and in particular the process of recording and reporting of physical restraint in schools. The Guidelines are designed to develop and enhance schools’ understanding of behaviours of concern and to assist them in managing crisis situations.

December 11, 2024
Special Leave with Pay for Sporting Purposes for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post-Primary Schools

Special Leave with Pay for Sporting Purposes may be granted to a teacher who is either representing Ireland as a competitor in an international sporting event or who is a coach of a national team for those events listed in the circular.

December 11, 2024
Special Leave with Pay for Sporting Purposes for Special Needs Assistants employed in Recognised Primary and Post-Primary Schools

Special Leave with Pay for Sporting Purposes may be granted to an SNA who is either representing Ireland as a competitor in an international sporting event or who is a coach of a national team for those events listed in the circular.

December 10, 2024
The Operation/application and deployment of Special Education Teacher resources.

Outlines the roles and responsibilities in the application of Special Education Teaching (SET) resources to ensure an inclusive and whole-school approach to provision for Pupils/Students with special educational needs.