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Schools asked to survive on less than a euro per day per child
22.02.2012
Schools asked to survive on less than a euro per day per child, says CPSMA.Click on the press Release tab on the left to read more ... read more
Change in Revenue Treatment of a Board of Management for School Building Projects
22.02.2012
There has been a change in relation Revenue Treatment of a Board of Management for School Building Projects. Click on the link below to download the guidance note f... read more
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Recent Circulars0003/2012: Budget 2012 - Public Service-Wide Review of Allowances and Premium Payments0072/2011: Grievance and Disciplinary Pocedures for Special Needs Assistants in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools 0071/2011: Public service (Croke Park) Agreement - Special Needs Assistants 70/2011: Payment of Qualification Allowances to Registered Teachers in recognsied Primary and Post Primary Schools 0056/2011: Initial Steps in the Implementation of The National Literacy and Numeracy Strategy 0065/2011: Child Protection Procedures |
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Procurement
Electricity Savings CPSMA continues to work on cost saving measures for schools.. Registration for a second competition regarding the procurement of cost savings relating to electiricty is now open. Schools can register below to get these potential benefits. |
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MembershipMembership of CPSMA is confined to Boards of Management (under the Patronage of the Cathoic Bishops) who have paid an annual CPSMA membership fee. Currently membership should continue to be paid by cheque . Online payment will be available in the near future. Members should proceed to Membership Registration. Download membership form |
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Welcome to the website of the CPSMA
All boards of management of Catholic primary schools are eligible to be members of the Catholic Primary School Management Association (CPSMA). Boards of Management pay an annual subscription to CPSMA to become members for the duration of the school year.CPSMA is organised on a diocesan basis. There is an elected diocesan council that meets a number of times a year and is expected to organise various meetings for boards of management in the Diocese. Your board should enquire from the diocesan secretary for primary education about the local organisation.
Staffing Arrangements for the 2012/2013 School Year
21.02.2012
The DES has this evening published Circular 0007/2012 Staffing Arrangements in Primary Schools for the 2012/13 school year. Click on the link below to view circular 0007/2012.Circular 0007/2012 Staffing arrangements in Primary Schools for the 2012/13 school year.
CPSMA Consultation - Wexford Small Schools
17.02.2012
Focus Group ‘Budget Impact on Small Schools – Diocese of Ferns’: CPSMA in association with chairpersons and principals of schools affected will be conducting a focus group in Wexford Education Centre, Enniscorthy Tuesday February 21st at 16:15. The purpose of this gathering is to explore the issues involved and where possible, to identify via
Cost Savings - Electricity Procurement
17.02.2012
The National Procurement Service has indicated that it will be the end of April before framework documents for its electricity competition will be ready. There is therefore an opportunity for schools who have not yet registered for inclusion in this competition to do so. Registration forms and more detailed information can be accessed on-line
Applications for SEN Resources 2012/13
09.02.2012
The National Council for Special Education has issued NCSE 01/12 Submission of Applications for Resources for the 2012/12 School Year. Click on the link below to view NCSE 01/12. The follwoing key dates for the application and allocation of resources apply........ 24th February: Schools to submit leavers form to SENO by 24th February a