All primary schools will receive a flat rate Minor Works Grant of €5,500 plus €18.50 per mainstream pupil and €74 per special needs pupil attending a special school or special class. The grant is worth €6,425 for a 50 pupil school and over €11,000 for a 300 pupil school. While schools have discretion under the […]
The DES have recently provided education partners with a summary of the Child Protection and Safeguarding Inspection Model. To access information on the inspections, please click here The Inspectorate are conducting a trial of the Child Protection Evaluation which will conclude shortly and it is intended to mainstream the model in a sample of schools […]
Schools may now employ teachers who are on a Career Break to cover in a substitute capacity without the restrictions imposed in Paragraph 5.1, Chapter 8 (Career Break Scheme) of the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Registered Teachers in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools. Please see Information Note: Changes to the Career Break Scheme for […]
The Joint Oireachtas committee for education and Skills published a report on the operation of the School Transport Scheme. This report is the result of two hearings: 11th July 2017 attended by NABMSE, DES, Bus Eireann, NCSE and NPC Primary 25th September 2018 attended by DES and Bus Eireann The scheme for children with […]
In June 2017, NABMSE made a submission and appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills on the topic of : Training and Supports for providers of Special Needs Education and Education in DEIS Schools. The Committee has just issued their report with 8 recommendations, many of which were contained within the NABMSE […]
A great day was had at the NABMSE Annual Conference 2018 held on the 19th October in the Mullingar Park Hotel. NABMSE would like to thank all who participated and attended this years conference. Some of the following were topics discussed . Fundamentals of Budgeting for Schools What does […]
The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton T.D., signed the Commencement Order for the Education (Admission to Schools) Act, 2018 yesterday, bringing a number of sections into operation. This Act was passed by the Oireachtas on 18th July 2018. Three of the four provisions will come into effect immediately . They will end the […]
PAYE Modernisation is a new reporting initiative being launched by the Revenue and is expected to be phased in by the end of 2018 and be fully operational by January 2019. The objective of PAYE modernisation is to deliver real time information so that Revenue, employers and employees will have the most accurate up to date information relating […]
The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton T.D., welcomed the passage of the Education (Admissions to Schools) Bill 2016 through both Houses of the Oireachtas. The Bill will now be sent to the President for signing and enactment. This new law will deliver a number of broad ranging reforms, which will make it easier […]
Schools and pre-schools taking part in the first ever project to provide in-school and pre-school therapy services. The project will be managed and co-ordinated by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). Read more
Irish Water to take additional measures as water usage in the Greater Dublin Area increases Irish Water is appealing to all schools and colleges to reduce or shut off their water supply where possible, to support immediate water conservation efforts. Automated flushes in urinals and background usage can mean water is being used even in […]
The NABMSE Annual Conference & AGM will take place on the 18th and 19th October 2018 at the Mullingar Park Hotel, Dublin Road, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Registration for the NABMSE Annual Conference 2018 will open in September. More details will follow shortly.