CPSMA submission in relation to the provision of ASD and Special Classes in mainstream schools
8th June 2018 | News, What's New
CPSMA submission in relation to the provision of ASD and Special Classes in mainstream schools We are very grateful to all of the principals who responded swiftly to our survey. June is a very busy time of year and the speed of response clearly indicates the importance of this matter to our member schools. CPSMA […]Read More →
Nano Nagle
25th April 2018 | News, What's New
NANO NAGLE 2018 sees the celebration of the tercentenary year of the birth of Nano Nagel who was the founder of the Presentation Order. By the time of her death in 1784 Nano Nagle had opened seven schools for children in poverty in Cork city. Nano was born into a wealthy catholic family in […]Read More →
Recently published article in the Irish Independent by the General Secretary
20th April 2018 | News
The End of Spin Minister Moves to Tackle School Building Barrier Last June a spokesperson for the Minister for Education and Skills Richard Bruton T.D. told the Irish Times “there was no evidence of a shortage of school places and the Department of Education carefully monitored supply and demand across the country.” The Ministers’ […]Read More →
Circular 0029/2018
9th April 2018 | News, What's New
The Department of Education and Skills have published circular 0029/2018 – Secondment Scheme for Registered Teachers in Recognised Primary and Post-Primary Schools .Read More →
Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools – Update on Continuing Professional Development Support Arrangements – February 2018
14th February 2018 | News, What's New
Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools 2017 – Update on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Support Arrangements – February 2018 http://www.pdst.ie/ChildProtectionRead More →
Vetting
10th November 2017 | News
The Vetting Act [“i.e. The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 as amended by the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) Act 2016] was commenced on 29th April 2016. This Act places statutory vetting obligations on school authorities. The Department of Education and Skills has issued two circulars outlining these statutory […]Read More →
Circular 0017/2017 Staffing arrangements in Primary Schools for the 2017/18 school year
9th March 2017 | News, What's New
The Department of Education and Skills has published Circular 0017/2017 Staffing arrangements in Primary Schools for the 2017/18 school year. The Circular and associated appendices can be accessed below: Circular 0017/2017 Staffing arrangements in Primary Schools for the 2017/18 school year Appendix A: Schedule of Enrolment of Pupils – Appointment & Retention Appendix B: Enrolments Required for […]Read More →
Circular 0016/2017 Statutory Requirements for the Retrospective Vetting of Teaching Staff, Non-Teaching Staff and Others
28th February 2017 | News, What's New
The Department of Education and Skills has published Circular 0016/2017 Statutory Requirements for the Retrospective Vetting of Teaching Staff , Non-Teaching Staff and Others. Click here to access Circular 0016/2017 The Department has published on its website an FAQ document to assist school authorities in relation to any queries that they may have regarding […]Read More →
Update on pay rates for School Secretaries, Caretakers and Cleaners 2017
3rd February 2017 | News, What's New
Please note the change in the timeframe for the payment of increases that were set out in Circular 0080/2016. The revised timeframe is included in the following document, Pay Rates in 2017 for School Secretaries, Caretakers and Cleaners, which should be read in conjunction with Circular 0080/2016.Read More →
Celebrating Local Schools National Art Completion 2017
30th January 2017 | News
To celebrate all that is good and positive in our primary schools CPSMA would like to invite schools to participate in a national art competition with the theme: ‘Celebrating our local primary school’ The competition will be divided into three categories: Juniors (Infants to 2nd class) Seniors (3rd to 6th Class) Children with special educational […]Read More →
NCSE Guidelines for Setting up and Organising Special Classes
9th August 2016 | News, What's New
The National Council for Special Education has published guidelines for Setting up and Organising Special Classes. These guidelines have been produced for Boards of Management and Principals of Primary and Post-Primary Schools. Please click on the following link to access the guidelines: Guidelines for Setting up and Organising Special Classes. The NCSE has also published […]Read More →
Teachers’ Redeployment Panels – Update 20th June 2016
21st June 2016 | News, What's New
The following panel update was posted on the Department’s website on 20th June 2016: Panel Update 20 June 2016 Summary of Main Panel 20 June 2016 Summary of Supplementary Panel 20 June 2016 Please note that the next panel update will be published on Friday 24 June 2016. Read More →
Teachers’ Redeployment Panels – Update 3rd June 2016
5th June 2016 | News, What's New
The following update was published on the Department’s website on 3rd June 2016: Primary Panel Update June 3rd 2016 Summary Main Panel June 3rd 2016 Summary Supplementary Panel June 3rd 2016Read More →
Guidance regarding Circular 76/2015
22nd December 2015 | News
The Department of Education and Skills has issued Circular 0076/2015, which gives direction to Board of Management in relation to the revision of pay rates from 1 January 2016 for School Secretaries, Caretakers and Cleaners employed by the Boards of Management of Recognised Primary Schools. PART A of this Circular applies to School Secretaries and […]Read More →
FAQs to Supplementary Panel Circular 0058/2015
2nd December 2015 | News
An FAQ document which accompanies Circular 0058/2015 relating to access to the Supplementary Panel for the 2016/17 school year has been published on the Department website. Please click on the following link: FAQs to Circular 0058/2015 Redeployment arrangements for fixed term/temporary (this includes substitute) and part-time teachers through the Supplementary PanelRead More →
Governance Manual for Primary Schools 2015-2019
19th November 2015 | News
The Department of Education and Skills has today advised that the ‘Governance Manual for Primary Schools 2015-2019’ will be distributed to primary schools on a phased basis during the week commencing 23rd November 2015. All schools should have received the Governance manual by 1st / 2nd December, 2015. Read More →
Minor Works grant and multi-annual Summer Works Scheme
6th November 2015 | News
5 November, 2015 – O’Sullivan confirms additional funding of over €108 million to schools for Minor Works grant and multi-annual Summer Works Scheme The Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O’Sullivan, T.D., has today officially confirmed the provision of €28.5 million for the payment of a Minor Works grant to primary schools for the current […]Read More →
Revised Sick Leave Schemes for Teachers and Special Needs
2nd October 2015 | News
Please note that the revised Sick Scheme circulars for Teachers and Special Needs Assistants have been posted on the Departments Website today. Your attention is drawn in particular to the following Paragraphs which have been amended: Paragraph 4: Transitional Arrangements for the awarding of Sick Pay in Exceptional Circumstances Paragraph 16: Maternity Related Illness […]Read More →
Relationships and Sexuality Education in Catholic Primary schools
28th September 2015 | News
An integral part of the Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) Curriculum for primary schools is the provision of Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE). Please click here to view the Guidance Note in relation to the required approach to RSE in Catholic Schools in the Republic of Ireland Read More →
SNA Allocations for 2015/2016
9th July 2015 | News
SNA Allocations for 2015/2016 are available to view from http://ncse.ie/?p=2700&preview=1&_ppp=185d9107ecRead More →
