Michael Healy-Rae
Question:396. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if the case of a school (details supplied) will be reconsidered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43255/21]
View answerWednesday, 15 September 2021
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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 30 September. Budget 2021 implemented a 1 point reduction in the staffing schedule for primary schools which has brought the teacher allocation ratio to the lowest ever seen at primary level. In addition, there has been a three point reduction in the retention schedule, which will assist schools that would otherwise be at risk of losing teaching posts.
Staffing arrangements for primary schools also include a staffing appeal process. The school referred to by the Deputy was allocated a teaching post on appeal, pending confirmation of enrolments on 30th September. After that date, my Department will be able to confirm the school's staffing. Schools will have an opportunity to submit a staffing appeal to the final meeting of the Primary Staffing Appeals Board in October.