Cathal Crowe
Question:457. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if some leeway will be given for a school (details supplied) in danger of losing a teacher, in view of extenuating circumstances. [47493/23]
View answerTuesday, 7 November 2023
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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.
The staffing arrangements include a provision whereby schools experiencing rapid increases in enrolment can apply for additional permanent mainstream posts, using projected enrolment. These posts are approved provisionally pending confirmation of enrolment on 30th September. The school referred to by the Deputy has been allocated one of these posts. Following the confirmation of 30th September enrolment, the school has been advised it may retain the post for the remainder of the year, pending achievement of the required enrolment by Christmas.