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Teacher Supply Data Working Group



Who we are

Teacher Supply Data Working Group.


What we do

The Working Group will report and make recommendations to the Implementation Group.

Recommendations will include a sequenced programme of actions, with an estimated timeline for implementation and, where relevant, estimated costs/ resource requirements. The lead agent for each action will also be identified.

Expected timeframe for the group to conclude its work: Ongoing


Terms of Reference

The Working Group will:

(a) Identify:

  • the key factors that impact upon the demand for and supply of teachers
  • the data sets required to analyse each of these factors
  • the various owners of the data

(b) Develop and recommend proposals for the collection and analysis of relevant data

(c) Identify the steps for the development and implementation of models of teacher supply at primary and post primary level, having regard to advice from the Teaching Council.

(d) Identify the organisational arrangements and resources necessary to develop, implement and maintain models of teacher supply at primary and post primary levels.

(e) Oversee, and review on an ongoing basis, actions implemented under this heading.

Expected timeframe for the group to conclude its work: Ongoing


Members

Anne-Marie Sherkle  Chairperson, Department of Education and Youth *
Seamus Keating Department of Education and Youth  
Elizabeth Smith Inspectorate  
Anthony Dalton Department of Education and Youth  
Paul Alexander Department of Education and Youth  
Sinead Keenaghan Payroll, Department of Education and Youth  
Karen Eastwood Lovett Teaching Council  
Fiona Kindlon Education and Training Boards Ireland  
Dr. Manuela Heinz Irish Universities Association  
Lewis Purser Irish Universities Association  
Patricia Higgins  nominee of post primary management bodies  
Jennifer Buttner nominee of primary management bodies  
Murty Hanly Department of Education and Youth  
Siobhán Healy Teaching Council  
Fergus Quinn Department of Education and Youth  
Michéal Lenihan ESBS  
Olwyn Byrne Statistics  
  • = Designated public official

Meeting documents


Contact Details

Paula Sheridan

Address:
Department of Education and Youth, Cornamaddy, Athlone, County Westmeath, N37 X659
Email:

Paula_Sheridan@education.gov.ie

Telephone:
(086) 826 0394