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The attached Determination gives effect in law to the 3.3% increase in salary rates from 1 April 2000, which will be paid at the end of April, and clarifies that the total points awarded for qualifications and/or experience cannot exceed point 9 of the Salary Spine for Qualifi

This procedure provides for the fair and consistent treatment of teachers in those circumstances where consideration is to be given to the termination of employment on the grounds of ill health or capability.

Schools capital allocations programme for 2000

The enclosed Determination gives effect in law to the payment of a Transfer of Undertakings Allowance to the teachers formerly employed in the Northern Ireland Office Training Schools who are now employed by the South Eastern Education and Library Board or the Council for Cath

This letter provides Governors with supplementary advice on dealing with matters of misconduct of teachers, and sets out the arrangements for reporting incidences that warrant precautionary suspension.

The attached Determination gives effect in law to changes to the Teachers’ Pay Structure from 1 September 1999.

These Regulations amend the Education (Individual Pupils' Achievements) (Information) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998.They provide that where the principal of a school receives the results of a pupil's statutory assessment at the end of the third key stage after 30

The attached Determination gives effect in law to the 3.5% increase in salary rates from 1 April 1999, which will be paid at the end of April.

This document is designed to provide a framework of practical advice and guidance for those who have a statutory responsibility for schools so that matters relating to the security and overall safety management may be addressed in a systematic and logical manner.

This circular provides clarification and guidance on the use
of reasonable force, by teachers and other authorised staff, to
restrain or control pupils in certain circumstances. It gives
guidance about who can use reasonable force, when it is

This circular informs schools of the requirement to
enter pupils for public examinations for which they
have been prepared, and explains the circumstances in
which this requirement does not apply.

This circular sets out modified arrangements for the processing of ill-health retirement applications by members of the Teachers’ Superannuation Scheme. 

This circular advises schools that the Department of Education has made regulations requiring schools to set annual targets for the overall performance of pupils at the school.

This booklet provides guidance to schools on the role that target-setting
can play in raising standards, within the context of effective development
planning. It also provides examples from schools in Northern Ireland of

This booklet provides guidance to schools on the role target-setting can
play in raising standards, within the context of effective development
planning. It also provides examples from schools in Northern Ireland of

This circular is to advise, in brief terms, the legislative changes which have been introduced.

Building Handbook Section 5 - Design guidance for school meals accommodation

In Craigavon an alternative to the 11 plus system developed.  This report is based on a comparison between the delayed selection system in Craigavon and the 11 plus system that was used throughout the rest of Northern Ireland. 

This circular advises of the procedures for requesting estimates of pension benefits

This guidance is designed to help parents to understand:

• what special educational needs are 
• what schools, the EA and others can do to help
• what your rights are
• how you can play a full part in your child's education