#EdChatIE

This is stark, and quite frankly terrifying.Timelines involved will lead to our special class basically being privitised. Already an issue, but one the AON could/should balance it.It also will put
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So, proposed full reopening is 6 work days away.In the interest of moving forward I think it's important it's clarified as soon as possible for all involved (staff, parents, pupils)
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There will be a lot of bashing today so some perspective. The people @Education_Ire, @NormaFoleyTD1 and @josephamadigan are so readily throwing under the bus today have been keeping this creaky
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Warning: RantWe have neglected our responsibilities to education since the inception of the state.We have chronically under invested in Education & Childcare for decades.We have no appropriate childcare system to
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Having been involved in disclosures over past decade, it is clear that things are getting worse...not better. Making us more corrupt, especially in public bodies.The private ones recognise the cost
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Some tips for online/remote learning: Set yourself a schedule - your timetable or other. Short achievable tasks for students. Don’t overwhelm. Schedule announcements for same times, if possible. If
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1. I normally try to remain optimistic but there is nothing whatsoever to be optimistic about having read today’s plan for the safe reopening of schools from @Education_Ire. I won’t
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Opening up a media / press release thread here on the school reopenings as I get them. Will reply to my own thread as I get stuff. Feel free to
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Sorry can we please use our language carefully. Schools are NOT “closed”. Teachers are not getting “extra holidays” they are teaching from home. You wouldn’t say it about any other
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Attn: Secretaries, Teachers, Cleaners, SNAs, Principals, Caretakers, School Competition Workers, HSCL, Bus Drivers, Bus Escorts, Deputies, LWRs, BOMsCountdown is on, 4.5 days to go.If you can, enjoy them. Know that
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The DES mess: a thread. Hindsight is 20/20 and these times are unprecedented, etc. Platitudes aside, however, these past few weeks have been a masterclass in how not to run
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Random thread Something that's bothered me for a while, the Standard SNA application form.Always used standard forms only (for teachers/SNAs), no cv.But the quality of the SNA form is poor
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The anger amongst the entire education community is palpable at the minute. Everyone wants the best for students, particularly those most vulnerable to regression but to achieve that in the
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Guidance on reopening of special schools/classes:I'll try to do a summary of the different documents tomorrow, but first read through a few things that jumped out immediately.Most is repeating information
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Long one: Live lessons, Equity, Access & Remote LearningThe demands for live learning and claims that it is the best option, or the only real teaching, or the closest to
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#EdChatIE Saying schools are ‘statistically’ safe is like saying flying is statistically safePilots are still responsible for passengers, & checking plane is airworthySchools need support for detailed local risk assessments
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