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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.

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
Circulars re Appointments
 Suggested Timetable  Standard Application Form (Principalship)
  Trainer’s Manual  Revised Appointment Notification Form Productive Questioning
 PowerPoint Slides  Vetting Procedures  3 Group work
 Attendance Register Extracts from Cases
 Handouts    6 Quiz Activity 2012
6 (a) Workshop, 25 Questions
  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  Section 29 Appeals Procedure
 Evaluation Form  Download All 19 Documents as ZIP File 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

 Downloads: Legislation  Downloads: Guidelines  Downloads: Circulars
 Education Act (1998)  Constitution & Rules (2007)  Circular 0082/2007
 Education (Misc Provisions) Act (2007)  BoM Information Manual (2007)  Circular 0009/2006
 Education Welfare Act (2000)  Code of Behaviour (NEWB 2008)  Circular 0002/2004
 EPSEN Act (2004)  Maintenance Matters  Circular 0007/2003
 Employment Equality Act (1998)  Rules for National Schools 1  Circular 0003/2003
 Equal Status Act (2000)  Rules for National Schools 2   Appointments (2002)
 Health & Safety Act (2005)  Rules for National Schools 3 Eligibility criteria for appointment 0002/2002 
 Data Protection (Guide)  Rules for National Schools 4 Seniority of primary teachers 0004/2002 
   Download All 22 Documents as ZIP File  

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
   


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