Preventing Covid: Lack of space a challenge in some north west primary schools
Lack of space has been one of the main challenges for primary schools as they welcome pupils back after more than five months. Adhering to Covid-19 requirements also necessitated major works for schools to ensure they comply with measures to prevent the spread of the virus. Vincent Duffy is the…
Union official: Principals, teachers doing everything ‘humanly possible’ to keep pupils safe
As pupils return to primary schools, a local teachers’ union official says teachers and principals are doing everything humanly possible to ensure the safety of children. It’s as schools have had to take unprecedented measures in the effort to comply with the efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Vincent…
Schools facing closures due to lack of substitutes
National schools across the North West are facing closure when a teacher is out sick due to a lack of available substitutes. Newly qualified teachers are finding it easier to get full time employment in Australia, Dubai and Great Britain than stay in Ireland for subbing hours. This has meant…