Board Finances and the Role of the Treasurer
5th February 2016 | Training, What's New
CPSMA will be delivering “Board Finances and the role of the Treasurer” in a number of locations in the First Term. This module is geared towards Chairpersons and Treasurers, but will also be of benefit to School Principals and other Board Members. Boards are invited to send at least two Board members to a venue […]Read More →
Update on forthcoming Statutory Vetting arrangements
1st February 2016 | What's New
The Department of Education and Skills (DES) has published an update in relation to Vetting requirements which sets out, inter alia, the following; While the finalised timeline for commencement of the Vetting Act is not yet known, the Department is confirming to school authorities and registered teachers that Circular 0063/2010 will continue to apply at least […]Read More →
Staffing Schedule 2016/2017
The Department of Education and Skills has published Circular 0007/2016, “Staffing arrangements in Primary Schools for the 2016/17 school year”. Please click on the following link to access the Circular: Circular 0007/2016Read More →
Workshops for schools on Monitoring and Reporting energy use
11th January 2016 | What's New
Did you know that all Public Bodies, including schools, have a statutory obligation to monitor and report energy use? The National Energy Efficiency Action Plan to 2020 has set the Public Sector a target to improve energy efficiency by 33% and to lead by example. Public sector bodies, including school, are required to report annually […]Read More →
Earlier NCSE application date for SNA support and Resource Hours
22nd December 2015 | What's New
Earlier NCSE application date for SNA support and Resource Hours – 29th February 2016 The NCSE guidelines for primary and post primary schools for the 2016/2017 school year will be published on www.ncse.ie in early January. The keys dates will be: 18 January 2016 – deadline for return of the Confirmation of Leavers Forms. The […]Read More →
UPDATE ON FORTHCOMING STATUTORY VETTING ARRANGEMENTS
21st December 2015 | What's New
The Department of Education and Skills (DES) has published an update in relation to Vetting requirements which sets out, inter alia, the following; While the finalised timeline for commencement of the Vetting Act is not yet known, the Department is confirming to school authorities and registered teachers that Circular 0063/2010 will continue to apply at […]Read More →
CPSMA expresses concern regarding proposals by the Minister for Education & Skills on religious education
10th December 2015 | What's New
CPSMA expresses concern regarding proposals by the Minister for Education & Skills on religious education In response to the announcement by the Minister for Education & Skills Jan O’Sullivan, Father Tom Deenihan, General Secretary of the Catholic Primary School Management Association (CPSMA), said that while he was surprised by the Minister’s announcement regarding Rules 68 […]Read More →
ACE Ireland Seminar on January 23rd 2016
3rd December 2015 | What's New
ACE Ireland Seminar – 23rd January 2016 – Faith Informing Practice: Reflections on the Formation of Teachers for Catholic Schools. Dr RoisÃn Coll from the University of Glasgow will be joining us on the day and leading us in a reflection on the essential elements for the formation of teachers for Catholic schools. This afternoon session […]Read More →
Press Release : CPSMA encourages participation in NCCA consultation
5th November 2015 | What's New
Father Tom Deenihan, the General Secretary of CPSMA, said this afternoon that CPSMA would participate fully in the NCCA consultation in relation to Education about religions and beliefs and Ethics. Father Deenihan said that it was important to note that this was the beginning of a consultation process and that no recommendations had yet been […]Read More →
Summer Works Scheme 2016 and 2017
18th October 2015 | What's New
The scheme announced under Budget 2016, will apply to both 2016 and 2017. Accordingly, a new call for proposals will not be sought in respect of 2017. Under SWS 2016 and 2017, valid applications from schools that are not reached for funding reasons from within the funding made available in 2016 will qualify to be […]Read More →
Garda Vetting Update
14th October 2015 | What's New
The Department of Education and Skills has published an update in relation to Garda Vetting on the Garda Vetting page of the Department’s website. The update reflects, inter alia, the following; While it is anticipated that the amendments to the Vetting Act will be brought forward during the current Dáil session, it is expected […]Read More →
*Important Information* Election of Parent Nominees to the Board of Management
2nd October 2015 | What's New
Election of Parent Nominees to the Board of Management To facilitate the process of electing Parent Nominees to the Board of Management, CPSMA has prepared a series of template letters that may be used at the different stages of Appendix B procedures, Options 1 and 2. Click Here to view the template letters Please […]Read More →
New Boards of Management
17th September 2015 | What's New
The current term of a Board of Management will expire on 30/11/2015 and a new Board of Management will take up office on 01/12/2015. The Department of Education and Skills has today published on its website “Governance Manual for Primary Schools 2015-2019” which publication is to be used by a school when forming its new […]Read More →
CPSMA Guidance in regard to payments to Independent Assessors
14th September 2015 | School Finance, What's New
CPSMA Guidance in regard to payments to Independent Assessors -August 2015 The following guidance is issued by CPSMA in regard to payments to assessors by Boards of Management of Schools. Please click the following link to access CPSMA Guidance Note on Assessors Pay – Revised RatesRead More →
NCSE update on applications for Resource Hours
27th August 2015 | What's New
The NCSE has received applications from schools for Resource Teaching hours for students with low incidence special educational needs, where the necessary supporting documentation was not available for the 18 March 2015 deadline. The NCSE expects that decisions in relation to the remaining applications, including applications under the Interim Scheme for allocation of Resource Hours […]Read More →
School Vaccination Programme 2015/2016
21st August 2015 | What's New
http://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Information/National-Emergencies-Public-Health-Issues/Information.htmlRead More →
Garda Vetting Update
29th July 2015 | What's New
Timeline for the commencement of the statutory requirements for Garda Vetting under the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act, 2012 (the “Vetting Act”) The Department has published an update on its website in relation to the above. This includes clarifying the following: Until the Vetting Act is commenced, the existing vetting requirements of Circular […]Read More →
Charities Act 2009 – Update on School Registration, 27th July 2015
28th July 2015 | School Finance, What's New
A meeting took place recently between the Department of Education and Skills and the Charities Regulatory Authority (CRA). It was agreed between both that the Department of Education and Skills would assist and support primary schools to complete their charity registration in a simplified manner. It is envisaged that this process would be significantly different […]Read More →
Primary Teacher Appointment and Reappointment Form [PTAF] 2015/2016
2nd July 2015 | What's New
The revised PTAF for appointments commencing in the new school year 2015/2016 is now available. Appointment-and-Re-Appointment-Form-Primary-Teachers-2015-2016Read More →
Panel Update 30th June 2015
30th June 2015 | What's New
The Department of Education and Skills has issued a Panel update. Please click on the links below for details: Panel Update 30 June 2015 Summary of Main Panel 30 -June-2015 Summary of Supplementary Panel 30-June-2015Read More →
