Full Registration to those Probated in a Restricted Setting

This policy applies to those teachers who have been probated in a restricted setting and who meet the eligibility/criteria and service requirement as set out in the relevant application form: SP-PROB.

No other conditions, other than "probation in mainstream", should be outstanding on your registration.

To be eligible for the purposes of this policy, you must be currently registered under Regulation 2 (Route 1) (Primary). Teachers registered in Montessori and other Regulation 3 (Route 4), who have completed probation in a restricted setting, already have full registration status.

The 50 consecutive days' service requirement refers to 50 consecutive days in the same class and special education setting in excess of any service requirements for probation/Droichead. Service which occurred before being granted the status of "probated in a restricted setting" cannot be counted towards the additional days. These days must be completed in one block and cannot be split across two academic years.

a) The policy requires that the teacher teach the same class for the 50 additional consecutive days. Teachers cannot change class during this period.

b) It can be completed in a different setting or with a different class to that used during the probationary process. It is not a requirement that it is completed in the same class in the same setting as probation.

The policy permits service from all classroom settings, teaching a recognised curriculum. Therefore, both service in a SEN class or mainstream class settings is acceptable.

Yes, the policy allows for retrospective service to be recognised. It does this in recognition of teachers who are long-time employees in the SEN sector.

This policy only applies to those who hold the status of those probated in a restricted setting in the Primary sector with the condition of probation outstanding. It does not apply to those who currently hold Full Registration status, irrespective of the Sector.

Teachers who apply for this policy and do not fulfil all of the criteria/ eligibility may be requested to supply additional information and advice will be given.

In the context of this policy the service given in the following positions are not eligible for consideration as they do not fulfil the class/curriculum/continuity requirements of this policy:

• Learning Support
• One to one tuition
• Home tutors
• Hospital schools
• Resource on a withdrawal basis
• Teachers teaching a limited number of subjects on a rotational basis to various classes
• SNA experience

Processing will commence from the 1st September 2016, it is anticipated that it will take an average 2-3 weeks to process an application after receipt of a fully completed form.

Yes you can apply. However, if you previously were given an outcome of requiring a further period to develop and demonstrate professional competence, you will be asked to provide your supplementary report. The 50 day period will only be counted for service given after the date on which the report was completed.

Yes, you can apply. However, if you previously were given an outcome of having not demonstrated satisfactory professional competence, additional documentation including supplementary reports will be sought from you. These will be considered by the Registration Panel.

Yes you can apply for full registration if you are a Principal who has previously been probated in a restricted setting but you may not sign the Principal sector of your own form.

If you are a Principal in the school where you completed your 50 day service, please get the Chair of the Board of Management to confirm the details on the form. They should cross out Principal and insert BOM Chair. If you completed your service in another school please get the Principal of the school where you completed your service to confirm the details on the form.