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ACADEMIC SELECTION Schools have been left in limbo regarding this issue and time is slipping away. The UTU has made representations to the political parties at many levels, and will continue to do so, in an attempt to move matters forward. <more
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Changes to Teachers' Maternity and Adoption Leave Scheme from 1 April 2007
Northern Ireland Substitute Teachers Register (NISTR)
A Guide to new Northern Ireland Teachers' Pension Scheme
Education and Skills Authority (ESA)
FLEXIBLE WORKING - Members of the Northern Ireland Teachers’ Council are involved in a working group, along with the Department of Education and the employing authorities, that is currently reviewing all the procedures connected to flexible working, including the Job Share and Career Break Schemes. The improved schemes which we are working towards will be subject to negotiation over the coming months and will be issued to schools in due course.
ATTACKS ON TEACHERS - UTU is aware of the increased incidence of both verbal and physical attacks on teachers, including principals, from a variety of sources. The Department of Education in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Teachers’ Council and the employing authorities, is holding a seminar in November to explore this issue with a view to producing clear guidelines to schools.
TRAGIC JADE HELPING NORTHERN IRELAND CHILDREN TALK ABOUT THE TABOO OF DEATH - Tragic Jade Goody’s death has highlighted the crucial role of pastoral care within Northern Ireland schools. As the Big Brother celebrity’s last few weeks were played out in the public eye, pastoral care teachers reported a rise in the number of pupils wanting to talk about related issues.<more
ESA - The Department of Education is continuing to insist that the new Educational and Skills Authority will come into being on 1st April 2009 despite the legislation having missed the June deadline. Work is ongoing on the practicalities of transferring the functions of the Education and Library Boards to ESA. UTU has concerns that the support services to schools have diminished in the interim. If your school experiences any such difficulties please contact UTU for assistance.
POSSIBLE SWINE FLU PANDEMIC INFORMATION (New)
PAPER 20 –RPA –Publicly Owned Schools
---Ownership & Representation
ENTRANCE TESTS - GUIDANCE TO MEMBERS
STRIKE ACTION IS NOT THE WAY FORWARD: ULSTER TEACHERS’ UNION
ULSTER TEACHERS' UNION RESPONSE TO "EVERY SCHOOL A GOOD SCHOOL"
BULLETIN ISSUED BY NITC ON SALARIES AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
TEACHERS NEED MORE SUPPORT TO TACKLE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ISSUES
PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS HAVE VITAL ROLE IN SUICIDE PREVENTION
NITC VOICES STRONGEST VIEWS YET ON PROVINCE’S PRO GRAMMAR LOBBY
Ulster Teachers' Union
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