Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
Ceist:589. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the additional guidance teacher supports contained in budget 2022. [51063/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 19 October 2021
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As part of COVID-19 operational supports in the 2020/21 school year, an additional allocation in respect of Guidance Provision was provided to all schools to support student wellbeing. This additional allocation, totaling 120 posts, has also been allocated to schools for the 2021/22 school year. These posts bring guidance provision in schools back to the level last seen before 2012.
Budget 2022 has maintained these Guidance posts going forward. The guidance allocation is provided separately and transparently on each school's staffing schedule. These posts have been ring-fenced so they can only be used for guidance activities and to meet the guidance needs of the school.