I propose to take Questions Nos. 97 and 108 together.
The details regarding release time for principal teachers in primary schools is outlined in Circular Letter 25/02 which can be accessed on my Department's website. The number of days that principal teachers may take as release time in each school year is as follows:
Size of School*
|
Number of Days Release Time
|
Principal + 5/6
|
22
|
Principal + 3/4
|
18
|
Principal + 0/1/2
|
14
|
*Size of school refers to Principal and mainstream class teachers only and excludes ex-quota posts e.g. learning support, resource, disadvantaged concessionary posts etc.
There are no plans to increase the number of release days that principal teachers may take as release days.