Updated Covid-19 Guidance to Schools following the mid-term break 2022
23rd February 2022 | News, What's New
The Department of Education has issued the following guidance to schools Information Note SD 0003_2022 23 Feb 2022 Information Note SD 0003_2022 23 Feb 2022 GARead More →
Toolkit – Reconnecting With Parents Webinar, Podcast & Resources
17th February 2022 | News, What's New
This toolkit includes a variety of resources which may be of interest following our Board of Management training webinar titled Reconnecting With Parents: meeting the challenges and reaping the benefit, which was hosted on Thursday 17th February 2022. CPSMA Reconnecting With Parents Webinar and Podcast: Webinar – Reconnecting with Parents Webinar Podcast – CPSMA […]Read More →
CPSMA Submission on DE STEM Implementation Plan 2022-2026
25th January 2022 | News, What's New
The Department of Education (DE) has opened a consultation process in relation to the implementation of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) plan 2022-2026. The process is open for submissions from any interested parties here You can read the CPSMA submission hereRead More →
Notice of Condolence
17th January 2022 | News, What's New
The Board of CPSMA would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the family of Ashling Murphy, and also to her friends and the staff and pupils in Scoil Naomh Colmcille, Durrow. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam. As a mark of respect the Board has postponed its meeting scheduled for tomorrow – 18th […]Read More →
Ventilation and Air Cleaning Podcast
22nd December 2021 | News, What's New
You can click on this link to listen to our discussion with ventilation specialists, which we hope will be helpful to schools in the New Year.Read More →
Allianz – Schools Getting Winter Ready
14th December 2021 | News, What's New
Message from Allianz This time of year always brings its own challenges, including bad weather. Storm Barra has been and gone, and behind him left its fair share of damage. Depending where you are in the country you have will have felt Barra to varying degrees. One thing for sure though is that Barra […]Read More →
CPSMA November 2021 Newsletter
30th November 2021 | News, What's New
CPSMA November 2021 newsletter includes : Antigen Tests Nine steps to take in the event of a COVID-19 case in your school Child Protection update Admissions for the 2022/2023 school year Reduced School Day Template Plan Masks in primary school Panel access to the Supplementary Panel for the 2022/2023 school year NCCA consultation on the […]Read More →
Podcast on Child Protection Level 1 Requirements
22nd November 2021 | News, What's New
The CPSMA office recently received a high volume of queries on school Level 1 requirements in relation to Child Protection as part of incidental inspections. We subsequently made representations with the Department of Education Inspectorate on this area. Please find a short 10 minute podcast on the main points of clarification provided here If you […]Read More →
Update on Child Protection Level 1 Inspections
16th November 2021 | News, What's New
CPSMA wishes to advise its members that following representations with the Department of Education Inspectorate this morning, we can confirm that the requirement for schools to adhere to the updated Child Protection Child Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment template document is being temporarily paused until January 2022. We have received clarification on requirements for Level […]Read More →
CPSMA Reduced School Day Template Plan
15th October 2021 | News, What's New
In response to queries from members, CPSMA have prepared a suggested Reduced School Day template plan. We hope you may find this template useful.Read More →
Newsletter 66 September 2021
1st October 2021 | News, What's New
CPSMA Newsletter is available to download here . It includes the following contents: School Calendar Board Meetings BOM Vacancies Staff Seniority listings Census Returns Posts of Responsibility Appointment Forms Garda Vetting School Accounts NCSE Update on COVID-19 Use of Reduced School Days Maternity Leave Scheme Employee Assistance Scheme Relevant CircularsRead More →
CPSMA 2021 Pre-Budget Submission
27th September 2021 | News, What's New
The 2021 CPSMA pre-budget submission is available to read here CPSMA pre budget submission 2021Read More →
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 →
