Intent: The inspectorate gave a briefing of its current work and referred to its publication of its research report on Bullying. INTO sought updates on the following topics: • Inspections in Schools• Inspectorate support for the Redeveloped Primary Curriculum• Gaeilge, Exemptions from the study of Irish and the Action Plan for Irish in English Medium Schools• Inspectorate Consistency of Message re Relate and Behaviours of Concern
Details: School inspections; inspectorate support for the redeveloped curriculum; Gaeilge; Behavours of Concern
Hosted by Yvonne Keating on 28/4/26.Inspectorate gave a briefing of its work, referred to publication of research report on bullying.INTO engaged in discussions on inspections in schools, inspectorate support for redeveloped primary curriculum; Gaeilge exemptions from the study of Irish and the Action Plan for Irish in English Medium Schools; Inspectorate Consistency of Message regarding Relate and Behaviours of Concern. Martina McLoughlin attended along with John Kearney and Helen Walsh NCSE. - Meeting
Máirín explained an issue regarding bereavement leave to Paul Melia and Yvonne Keating, whilst Minister Naughton was engaging with an INTO member at Congress on 6/7 April 2026. - Informal communication
Intent: To share preliminary results on an experiment that the Society of Actuaries carried out in Leaving Certificate Maths that deepens concerns that there may be factors at play other than mathematical ability impacting on differences in performance.
Details: Gender imbalance in performance at highest levels of Leaving Certificate Maths
Intent: Increased time for primary school leadership::Seeking support for the piloting of the administrative roles in Primary schools::School Governance Reform::SEN and special class provision.
Intent: Advancement of SCR and increase of Special Class Capt. Funding Rate. The introduction of SCR in line with the agreed timeframe and targeted supports for schools to aide in the introduction. Release of Sample Papers by April 2025, Introduction of an IT Support Grant to aid Senior Cycle Redevelopment, Increase to the Special Class Capitation Grant Rate, Introduction of a Reduced-Hours Scheme for students suffering with Long Covid, Financial Support, support for the Implementation of SCR. ::Importance of student voice in the Department's Statement of Strategy. Implementation of Senior Cycle Redevelopment
Details: Advancement of Senior Cycle Redevelopment and increase of Special Class Capitiation Funding Rate - Bilateral meeting and at ISSU Conference 2025
Intent: Raise awareness of a report produced by the Society relating to a concerning trend of a sharp decline in female students achieving top grades in Leaving Cert Higher Level maths. We wish to work with the Dept of Education to identify possible causes of this trend and share our considerations with the state exam review.
Details: Meeting to discuss the gender gap in Leaving Cert maths at the highest level
