Robert Troy
Ceist:152. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to address the shortage of middle management positions across the school system. [42912/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 10 October 2017
Ceisteanna (152, 153)
Robert Troy
Ceist:153. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to address the level of policy change and scheme roll-out, which is having a severe effect on time management across schools. [42913/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 and 153 together.
Budget 2017 provided for a new package of support for school leadership, including middle management posts for primary and post-primary schools.
My Department recently issued Circular 0063/2017 Leadership and Management in Primary Schools, which sets out a framework for posts in recognised primary schools.
The commencement of restoration of middle management posts as part of an agreed distributed leadership model means that the rigidity of the long-standing moratorium on these posts has been lifted and all primary schools can now fill middle management posts in line with Circular 0063/2017. This recognises the key role school leadership has in promoting a school environment, which is welcoming, inclusive and accountable.
Discussions are ongoing with the post-primary education partners with the view to agreement and publication of a circular as soon as possible.