Governance Manual
​for Primary Schools
2019 - 2023


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   CPSMA Chairperson's Handbook

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Spectrum Life - Employee Assist

• The EAS is accessible through the dedicated Free-phone Confidential Helpline and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• freephone: 1800 411 057
• SMS & WhatsApp: text ‘Hi’ to 087 369 0010
• Follow this link for Information on services available

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• Spectrum.Life EAS FAQ​

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1. Allianz
2. Personal Accident Insurance

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A Short Guide to the Safety,
Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005

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POSITIVE STAFF WORKING
RELATIONS PROCEDURES

Working Together

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Note: Boards are advised that the agreed procedures outlined here are currently subject to review. Boards should check with CPSMA Office / www.cpsma.ie for updates and/or advice prior to using the procedures outlined herein.
See Online CPSMA Handbook p.67

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​​Code of Practice for Employers and Employees on the Prevention and Resolution of Bullying at Work

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The Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers
applies to all registered teachers. 




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 Charities Governance Code

CHARITIES GOVERNANCE CODE COMPLIANCE RECORD FORM

Completed Sample
CHARITIES GOVERNANCE CODE COMPLIANCE RECORD FORM​

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​Looking at Our School 2022: A Quality Framework for Primary Schools and Special Schools

ANTI-BULLYING PROCEDURES
FOR
PRIMARY AND POST-PRIMARY SCHOOLS

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​Guidance Note
Boards of Management
Relevant Contracts Tax/Value Added Tax

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Guidelines on Managing Safety, Health and Welfare
in Primary Schools

• Catholic Schools Partnership- Sharing Good Practice on Inclusion of All Pupils
• Catholic Schools Partnership - Prayer Resource for Boards of Management/Governors
• Cloyne-Prayer-Booklet-2017.pdf
• Catholic Primary Schools: A Policy for Provision into the Future
• ​Intentional Catholic Schools - Hubs of God's Mercy-  Archbishop Eamon Martin 
• Guidance Note: Boards of Management -Relevant Contracts Tax/Value Added Tax
• CPSMA Guidance in regard to payments to Independent Assessors - July 2017
• Tax Refund / Charities Act
• FSSU - Primary 
• Energy in Education
• Guidelines on the use of School Buildings outside of School Hours - 2017 
• INTO/CPSMA   Complaints Procedure Guidelines for Primary Schools
• Standardisation of the School Year in respect of Primary & Post-Primary Schools for the years 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23.
• Standardisation of the School Year in respect of Primary & Post-Primary Schools for the years 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26
  
• Application For and Use of a School Credit Card 

    

• Túsla     
• Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools 2017

• Developing a Code of Behaviour: Guidelines for Schools (English)
• Developing a Code of Behaviour: Guidelines for Schools (Irish)
• The National Council for Special Education
• National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS)
• Looking at Our School 2022
• ANTI-BULLYING PROCEDURES FOR PRIMARY AND POST-PRIMARY SCHOOLS 2013
• Student & Parent Charter Bill

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