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Signatures were collected from schools across the country to object to the removal of complex needs as a criterion for SET allocation and to rectify this with immediate effect by gathering data from schools through POD (Primary Online Database) to ascertain the level of Special Educational Needs in schools annually. The petition gained substantial cover […]

On the eve of the day of the Christmas holidays, we put together a report highlighting the farce that was the lottery system allocation of funding for a STEM grant. Principals responded in their droves and felt, quite rightly, very hard done by for giving the time for something that should just be allocated to

The National Principals’ Forum (NPF) has unveiled findings from its latest survey. An analysis of Special Education Teacher (SET) allocations for the 2024-25 academic year reveals stark inadequacies in provision. The NPF calls for urgent reform to support children with special educational needs (SEN). An overwhelming 76.4% of principals report that their SET allocations do

16th January 2024 Members of the National Principals’ Forum wish to express our sincere thanks to all involved in the recent case in the High Court Case [2024] IEHC 11, [Record No. 2022/1032 JR & Record No. 2023/146 JR], challenging the legality of the NCSE (National Council for Special Education)’s devolving of their legislative responsibility

The National Principals’ Forum expresses its deep frustration with the latest debacle from the Department of Education with the awarding of STEM grants for schools. In a survey completed in less than 24 hours by over 600 principals, 91% stated they were unsatisfied with the process. On November 15, 2023, the Department of Education and

After the Minister for Education, Norma Foley announced that smartphones were one of the top three items raised with her on visits to schools, the National Principals’ Forum decided to survey principals in all primary schools to ascertain if the Minister’s statement rang true for them. Principals were offered twenty different issues and asked to

A recent survey conducted by the National Principals’ Forum highlight deep-rooted concerns among primary school principals regarding the 2024 budget and its implications for education. While official representative bodies have welcomed the education budget, a startling 98.4% of principal respondents believe primary education did not benefit enough from this year’s budget. The crux of the

Media Coverage from Funding Survey Thanks to the 500+ principals that shared their experiences on the lack of funding, this issue was covered nationwide in the media. Congratulations, in particular,  to Anne Marie Griffin in Sessiaghneill NS, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal for speaking so well about her school’s crisis in the local media. We hope the

Urgent Appeal: Nationwide Schools Grapple with Looming Financial Crisis   Communities Fighting to Keep Local Schools Afloat to Offset Government Shortfall A survey carried out by The National Principals’ Forum has uncovered grave concerns among the majority of primary school principals across the country. It has been revealed that schools are in danger of not