Thomas Gould
Question:263. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education if she will examine the case of a provisional teacher allocation to a school (details supplied). [30040/20]
View answerTuesday, 13 October 2020
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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 30th September.
The staffing process includes an appeals mechanism for schools to submit a staffing appeal under certain criteria to an independent Appeals Board.
The school referred to by the Deputy was allocated a teaching post on appeal, but has not achieved the required enrolment on 30th September.
The school has submitted an appeal to the Primary Staffing Appeals Board which will be considered at its meeting later this month. The school will be informed of the Board's decision in due course.
The Primary Staffing Appeals Board operates independently of the Department and its decision is final.