Guidance for teachers eligible for progression up the upper pay scale from 1 September 2007
CCMS will be extending for a further year the contract for testing of portable electrical equipment in schools. This circular informs school Principals and Chairpersons of this decision and relates to schools currently opting out of the contract.
CCMS will be extending for a further year the contract for testing of portable electrical equuipment in schools. This circular informs school Principals and Chairpersons of this decision and relates to schools currently opting in to the contract.
Update re 2007/22
The Work and Families (NI) Order, and associated regulations, introduces a number of changes to the statutory maternity and adoptions leave and pay arrangements. This circular sets out the effects of these new statutory provisions.
Clarification with regard to the recently updated guidance on Educational Visits: Policy,Practice and Procedures
Guidance notes on advertisements and use of shortlisting criteria in light of Employment Equality (Age) Regulations (NI) 2006
From 30 April 2007 most workplaces and public places, including schools, in Northern Ireland, will be smoke-free. This Health and Safety Bulletin explains what the new smoke-free law will mean for schools and what to expect when it is introduced. It contains general information, a sample policy that can be adapted and adopted by schools, an example of the sign that must be displayed in workplaces and how to obtain further information if required.
This circular sets out to review Child Protection Circulars issued by Department of Education in 2006 and to advise of amendments made to CCMS recruitment procedures to reflect the guidance issued.
Initial thoughts from Council regarding Sustainable Schools Policy.
You can download the Education Order (Curriculum Minimum Content) Order from www.nicurriculum.org.uk