National Programme of Training 2012
19th October 2012 | Diocesan Secretaries
National Programme of Training 2012
The National Programme of Training for Boards of
Management was updated in June, 2012
with updated and amended training manuals for all five modules.
Other notable changes
which will be of interest to Boards of Management include
- circular 63/2010
dealing with Garda vetting - the introduction of the Universal Social Charge
- a new child protection manual.
1. The Board as Corporate Entity – Function, Roles and The Board in Action
The aims for this session are to:
- explain the concept of the Board as a corporate body
- examine ideas for building relationships between Board and all those who make up the school community
- explore ideas in relation to good practice for the Board – conducting meetings, establishing systems of communication etc.
Downloads: Trainer’s Materials | Downloads: Reference Materials | Downloads: Appendices |
Guidance for Trainers | CPSMA Handbook 2012 |
Workshop Activity |
Suggested Timetable | CPSMA Handbook 2007 | Organisations and Acronyms |
Trainers Manual | Index – CPSMA Handbook 2007 | 2 Building Relationships |
PowerPoint Slides-see below also | Errata – CPSMA Handbook 2007 | 3 Responsibilities of Safety Rep |
Attendance Register | 4 Overview of School Plan | |
Handouts | List of Education Centres | |
Evaluation Form | Download All 16 Documents as ZIP File |
2. Procedures governing the appointment of
- Principals
- Permanent teachers/Fixed term teachers
- Substitute teachers
- Special Needs Assistants
- Ancillary staff – caretaker, secretary, etc.
- Posts of Responsibility
Downloads: Trainer’s Materials | Downloads: Reference Materials | Downloads: Appendices |
Guidance for Trainers | Circular 0062/2008 Circular 0063/2010 Garda Vetting |
2 Circulars re Appointments |
Suggested Timetable | Standard Application Form (Principalship) | |
Trainer’s Manual | Revised Appointment Notification Form | 4 Productive Questioning |
PowerPoint Slides | Vetting Procedures | 3 Group work |
Attendance Register | 5 Extracts from Cases | |
Handouts | 6 Quiz Activity 2012 6 (a) Workshop, 25 Questions |
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Evaluation Form | Download All 19 Documents as ZIP File |
3. Board Finances & the Role of Treasurer
Key areas in this session include:
- The collective responsibility of the Board for all financial matters
- The role and responsibilities of the Treasurer
- Establishing good accounting practices – maintaining accurate records, having all expenditure by or on behalf of the Board approved by the Board
Downloads: Trainer’s Materials | Downloads: Reference Materials | Downloads: Appendices |
Guidance for Trainers | Circular 0016/2005 Universal Social Charge Fact Sheet USC certificate 2011 |
2 National Procurement Service 3 BOM-Revenue re Building Projects |
Suggested Timetable | Form P.30 | Calendar of Grants 2011/12 |
Trainer’s Manual | Form P.60 | Capital Expenditure & Works |
PowerPoint Slides | Form P.35 | PRSAs |
Attendance Register | Form P.45 | 4 Quiz-Finance 2012 |
Handouts | Form P. 45 Supplement | 4 a Quiz Answers |
Evaluation Form | Guidance Note-Relevant Contracts Tax Download All 19 Documents as ZIP File |
Spreadsheet for Accounts |
4. Legal Issues: policies and procedures arising from legislation, guidelines and circulars
Areas covered in this session include:
- The general responsibilities of the Board arising from legislation, guidelines and circular letters
- Procedures to follow when issues of concern arise
- Issues arising from the Education Act, the Education Welfare Act, Data Protection legislation, Health and Safety legislation, Equality Acts
- Section 29 Appeals
Downloads: Trainer’s Materials | Downloads: Reference Materials | Downloads: Appendices |
Guidance for Trainers | Education Welfare Act | Organisations and Acronyms |
Suggested Timetable | Developing a Code of Behaviour | Circular 0062/2008 |
Trainer’s Manual | CPSMA Handbook 2007 | 2 Responsibilities of Safety Representative |
PowerPoint Slides | Index – CPSMA Handbook 2007 | Draft Enrolment Procedures |
Attendance Register | Errata – CPSMA Handbook 2007 | 5 Section 29 Appeals Form |
Handouts | Rolla | 6 Section 29 Appeals Procedure |
Evaluation Form | Download All 19 Documents as ZIP File | 3 Overview of School Plan |
5. Child Protection
Areas covered in this session include:
- The responsibility of the Board as outlined in the Child Protection Guidelines and Procedures (DES)
- The role of the Designated Liaison Person
- The responsibility of the Board as an employer in the event of an allegation being made about a staff member
- Procedures to be followed when concerns arise
Downloads: Trainer’s Materials | Downloads: Reference Materials | Downloads: Appendices |
Guidance for Trainers | Child Protection Guidelines (DES) | Organisations and Acronyms |
Suggested Timetable | Children First 2011 Children First-Key Messages |
Circular 0094/2006 |
Trainer’s Manual | Prompts & Sample Policies (SDPS) | Circular 0061/2006 |
PowerPoint Slides | List of Education Centres | Circular 0046/2007 Circular 65/2011 (Child protection procedures) Circular 63/2010 (Garda Vetting) |
Attendance Register | Form of undertaking | CAPP Training |
Handouts | Statutory Declaration | Child Protection Manual 2012 |
Evaluation Form |
Legislation and Guidelines
Fees and Expenses
Downloads: Forms | Downloads: Rates | Downloads: Reference |
Expenses Claim Form | DES Rates (Fees & Expenses 2009) | List of Education Centres |
Indemnity form re trainers use of own vehicle |