Jim O'Callaghan
Ceist:117. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) can regain a class teacher; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24993/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 18 May 2022
Ceisteanna (117)
Freagraí scríofa
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.
For the 2022/23 school year, the staffing schedule for primary schools has been improved by one point and schools will be provided with class teachers on the basis of 1 teacher for every 24 pupils which is a historical low ratio.
The staffing process contains an appeals mechanism for schools to submit a staffing appeal under certain criteria to an independent Primary Staffing Appeals Board. The Appeals Board operates independently of the Department and its decision is final.