Budget 2027: Take action
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For Budget 2027, we are calling for urgent investment to tackle overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages.
- Exactly 419,823 children are in oversized classes above the EU average of 19 pupils
- A total of 996 teaching posts are unfilled
- And 7,864 substitute roles are being covered by unqualified personnel
Whether you are an INTO member, a parent, guardian or grandparent, we all want to see our schools and pupils prosper. That is why we are calling for: 1,000 More Primary Teachers for Our Children to Thrive!
Use our email tool to let TDs in your area know you support this demand – or even better add details about your school (name/address) to our template email, along with any details relating to overcrowded classrooms or teacher shortages.
The INTO’s one ask from Budget 2027 will greatly help:
- Reduce class sizes and give every child more attention
- Support inclusive education and meet growing pupil needs
- Ease workload pressures on teachers and reduce burnout
- Bring stability to schools and strengthen leadership
Send an email to your local TDs now!
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Action Overview
For Budget 2027, we are calling for urgent investment to tackle overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages.
- Exactly 419,823 children are in oversized classes above the EU average of 19 pupils
- A total of 996 teaching posts are unfilled
- And 7,864 substitute roles are being covered by unqualified personnel
Whether you are an INTO member, a parent, guardian or grandparent, we all want to see our schools and pupils prosper. That is why we are calling for: 1,000 More Primary Teachers for Our Children to Thrive!
Use our email tool to let TDs in your area know you support this demand – or even better add details about your school (name/address) to our template email, along with any details relating to overcrowded classrooms or teacher shortages.
The INTO’s one ask from Budget 2027 will greatly help:
- Reduce class sizes and give every child more attention
- Support inclusive education and meet growing pupil needs
- Ease workload pressures on teachers and reduce burnout
- Bring stability to schools and strengthen leadership
Send an email to your local TDs now!