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Schools (Expulsion of Pupils) (Appeal Tribunals) (Northern Ireland) 1994

The attached circular details information on the above named regulations. This circular is for general guidance only.

The attached circular amends the above named regulations. This circular is for general guidance only.

The attached circular draws attention to the Teachers’ Salaries Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 which came into operation on 30 July 1993.
This circular is issued for general guidance only.

The attached Circular details the arrangements regarding “Teachers’ Leave of Absence for a Period exceeding 3 Working Days”.

This circular sets out the arrangements for teachers’ pay, which will apply this year. It contains advice on how to use the new points system for teachers.

The purpose of this Circular is to explain and provide guidance regarding charges levied on parents of registered pupils in grant-aided schools.

European Community Directive on the mutual recognition of professional qualifications.

This circular states the level of substitute cover which may be provided for teachers in recognised teachers’ organisations who are absent from school on union business.

Amendment to Circular 1985/15

This circular contains advice for principals on the making of directions excepting pupils from the statutory curriculum  and assessment requirements on a temporary basis.

This circular introduces the new provision for compulsory school age of children in primary schools with effect from the 1990/91 school year.

Order to bring into operation certain curriculum provisions of the Education Reform (NI) Order 1989 ("the 1989 Order")

This Circular is to advise employing authorities and teachers that the Department has reviewed its administrative procedures relating to the notification of appointment of temporary teachers paid on a daily basis and hourly-paid part-time school teachers with a view to further

The Department wishes to draw attention to the Teachers' (Terms and Conditions of EMployment) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1988 - SR 1988 No 299, which came into operation on 1 September 1988.

Agreement has now been reached by the Teachers' Negotiating Machinery in relation to a revised promotion structure for peripatetic teachers to take effect from 1 September 1988

This circular is to advise employing authorities and Principals of new arrangements for the employment of substitute teachers which will apply from 1 September 1988.

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The attached circular details the position regarding directed time as specified in the Teachers Pay and Conditions of Service Agreement.

Support and guidance on the pay and conditions of service for teaching staff in grant-aided schools, and to peripatetic teachers.