Guidance Regarding MPLC
22nd September 2021 | News, What's New
We have received queries from members relating to MPLC and the requirement of schools to have a licence in place. Our advice is that if a school shows motion pictures (which includes videos, DVDs , downloads from the internet etc) for entertainment purposes, it will be necessary to obtain a public performance licence from […]Read More →
Return to School – August 2021 Podcast and Back to School Information Note
24th August 2021 | News, What's New
CPSMA has launched a ”Return to School – August 2021” Podcast and Back to School Information Note which addresses many of the questions raised by our members in recent weeks.Read More →
Letter Re Ancillary Staff who are VHR _Irish – 26/07/2021
27th July 2021 | News, What's New
Letter Re Ancillary Staff who are VHR _Irish – 26/07/2021Read More →
Working arrangements for ancillary staff- 2021/2022 school year
21st July 2021 | News, What's New
Dear Chairperson / Principal, The Department of Education has today issued a letter titled ‘Working Arrangements for staff (other than Teachers and SNAs) who are categorised as Very High Risk (VHR) and for and Pregnant staff (other than Teachers and SNAs) employed in recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools-2021/22 School Year’ which is available […]Read More →
Letter from Department of Education regard Ancillary Staff who are VHR
30th June 2021 | News, What's New
Please click here to view / download letter from the Department of Education setting out the approach to arrangements for staff (other than Teachers and SNAs) currently categorised as Very High Risk (VHR) ahead of the 2021/2022 school year. Letter Re Ancillary Staff who are VHRRead More →
Allianz / CPSMA Motor & House Insurance Offer
23rd June 2021 | News, What's New
Allianz CPSMA Motor House Insurance Offer Allianz recognise and want to reward the work CPSMA members put in to improving Primary School education across Ireland by offering you an opportunity to save 23% off your car and home insurance. To get your discount visit www.allianz.ie/schools-offer Read More →
Energy in Education Stakeholder Communications for members SEAI Energy Updates, Summer/Autumn 2021
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The Energy in Education programme offers a range of supports developed by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) in partnership with the Department of Education designed to help schools to improve energy management practices, reduce school operating costs and protect the environment. NEW – Register for a free online Energy Management course – take […]Read More →
CPSMA Draft Digital Strategy for Schools Submission 2021
18th June 2021 | News, What's New
CPSMA has forwarded a submission to the Department of Education as part of the consultation process for the implementation of a new Digital Strategy for Schools. This follows on from the Digital Schools Strategy 2015-2020, the term of which has come to an end. The submission is available to access hereRead More →
Newsletter 65 June 2021
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CPSMA Newsletter is available to download here . It includes the following contents Recruitment School Communication Board of Management Training Standardised Testing and Reports NCSE Forms Summer Programme 2021 Digital Strategy for Schools Project Inspectorate Evaluation of Remote Teaching and Learning (ERTAL) Framework Recent Circulars Spectrum LifeRead More →
Interview with Minister for Education Norma Foley – CPSMA AGM 2021
25th May 2021 | News, What's New
Minister Foley kindly agreed to be interviewed by Seán Holian, a member of the CPSMA Board of Directors and a school principal . To view the interview please click on link below Read More →
Vacancy – Seconded Position for Education Executive
21st May 2021 | News, What's New
CPSMA is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team of Education Executives on a seconded basis. Please see below Advertisement and Application form. Education Executive Secondment Ad 2021 Application Form for Education ExecutiveRead More →
CPSMA Webinar – Board of Management Training – A Legal Perspective
13th May 2021 | News, What's New
CPSMA Webinar on Boards of Management Training – A Legal Perspective hosted by CPSMA Education Executives Deirdre Keane and Fergal Kelly . Resources Managing Our Schools – A Legal Perspective – Links to Resources Read More →
Data Protection Toolkit
29th April 2021 | News, What's New
There are a variety of resources of available to assist schools. Should you have any specific queries in relation to Data Protection, please contact our office on 01-6292462 for advice. Websites for information: Data Protection Commission (DPC) Data Protection Schools GPDR4Schools CPSMA Data Protection Webinar and Podcast: Data Protection Webinar Data Protection Case […]Read More →
RSE Primary Resource – Flourish
15th April 2021 | News, What's New
Over the last number of years, the Council for Catechetics of the Irish Bishops Conference, with the support of CPSMA, has been engaging with principals, chairs of boards of management, teachers, and parents in the area of Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE). As a result of this engagement, we are very happy inform you now […]Read More →
Newsletter 64 – April 2021
12th April 2021 | News, What's New
CPSMA Newsletter 64_Apr_2021Read More →
Evaluation of Remote Teaching and Learning – CPSMA Submission
2nd April 2021 | News, What's New
Inspectorate Evaluation of Remote Teaching And Learning (ERTAL) Framework The Inspectorate has recently conducted an evaluation of the period of school closures and the remote teaching and learning that took place during that time. The focus of the evaluation was on schools’ provision for remote teaching and learning during periods of partial or full closure […]Read More →
Limerick Diocese – Vacancy for Assistant Director
30th March 2021 | News, What's New
Vacancy for Assistant Director – Limerick DioceseRead More →
CPSMA Brief Guide to the Staffing Schedule and Podcast
29th March 2021 | News, What's New
Guide to the Staffing Schedule CPSMA has prepared a Brief Guide to the Staffing Schedule ( Circular 0019/2021) which may be of particular assistance to new or recently appointed principals or chairpersons. Listen also to our podcast below for more detailed information on the staffing schedule. Podcast This podcast gives an overview of Circular 0019/2021 – […]Read More →
Child Protection Training
8th March 2021 | News, What's New
Child Protection Training for Board Members Webinar 1 – Introduction for Boards of Management After this introductory webinar, we are recommending that you undertake the training module for all school personnel, located at the following link on the PDST website […]Read More →
