Financial Support Services Unit (FSSU) information evenings to be delivered by Mr. James Keating.
Venues & Dates are:
Please follow this link to book a place at your preferred venue.
Places are limited to 100 per venue. Should venues be oversubscribed a waiting list will apply.
Venues & Dates are:
- Monday 12th November at 7.00 pm at the Castle Hotel, Macroom P12 X293
- Monday 26th November at 7.00 pm at Northridge House Education Centre, Castle Road, Blackrock, T12H970
Please follow this link to book a place at your preferred venue.
Places are limited to 100 per venue. Should venues be oversubscribed a waiting list will apply.
For the attention of all Chairpersons and Principals
Chairpersons and Principals are invited to attend the Autumn Deanery Meetings as arranged.
1 Kanturk Deanery Mon 15th October Convent of Mercy, N.S., Kanturk
2 Buttevant Deanery Tues 16th October Parish Centre, Mallow
3 Coachford Deanery Wed 17th October St Colman's Boys' School, Macroom
4 Midleton Deanery Thur 18th Oct St Brigid’s P. S., Midleton
5 Fermoy Deanery Tues 23rd Oct Presentation Primary School, Fermoy
LINK TO REGISTRATION FORM
Please complete registration by Friday 12th October
All meetings begin at 7.30 pm and conclude at 9 pm approx.
It is very important that each Board of Management is represented at these Deanery Meetings
chairperson / principal may be substituted if necessary - so that your BoM is represented
Registration is important to facilitate the venues
Chairpersons and Principals are invited to attend the Autumn Deanery Meetings as arranged.
1 Kanturk Deanery Mon 15th October Convent of Mercy, N.S., Kanturk
2 Buttevant Deanery Tues 16th October Parish Centre, Mallow
3 Coachford Deanery Wed 17th October St Colman's Boys' School, Macroom
4 Midleton Deanery Thur 18th Oct St Brigid’s P. S., Midleton
5 Fermoy Deanery Tues 23rd Oct Presentation Primary School, Fermoy
LINK TO REGISTRATION FORM
Please complete registration by Friday 12th October
All meetings begin at 7.30 pm and conclude at 9 pm approx.
It is very important that each Board of Management is represented at these Deanery Meetings
chairperson / principal may be substituted if necessary - so that your BoM is represented
Registration is important to facilitate the venues
Independent Assessors (updated February 2018)
There are two lists of Independent Assessors:
1 Diocesan Patron Approved List which is used in the appointment of Principals / Teachers / SNAs & Deputy Principals by Open Competition
2 Patron/INTO Agreed List dealing with POR - Click Here
All Independent Assessors on this list are also on the Diocesan Patron Approved List
There are two lists of Independent Assessors:
1 Diocesan Patron Approved List which is used in the appointment of Principals / Teachers / SNAs & Deputy Principals by Open Competition
2 Patron/INTO Agreed List dealing with POR - Click Here
All Independent Assessors on this list are also on the Diocesan Patron Approved List
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Update on Teacher Allocations & Redeployment Panels
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Update on Teacher Allocations & Redeployment Panels
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Redeployment Requirements:
You will be aware from the primary staffing arrangements set out in Circular 0017/2017 that all schools were required to notify panel operators of their vacancies (permanent and fixed term) for the 2017/18 school year by Thursday 30th March, 2017 and thereafter within 5 working days of the vacancy becoming known.
The target is for the vast bulk of the redeployment to be done by Friday, 19th May 2017 during the school led process. Panel Officers will be appointed after Friday, 19th May 2017. The Panel Officer process will commence with the school of the same patronage that is located nearest to the school with the surplus teacher.
You are reminded that Boards of Management are not permitted to commence a recruitment process to fill a permanent or fixed term teaching vacancy in any other manner until the Department is satisfied that vacant positions are not required for redeployment of any remaining permanent /CID holding teachers on a main panel. The timing of when teaching vacancies can be filled in any other manner will depend on how quickly permanent/CID holding teachers are redeployed into vacancies. The Department will publish regular panel updates on its website which will inform schools and teachers of progress being made on the redeployment of permanent /CID holding teachers.
You will be aware from the primary staffing arrangements set out in Circular 0017/2017 that all schools were required to notify panel operators of their vacancies (permanent and fixed term) for the 2017/18 school year by Thursday 30th March, 2017 and thereafter within 5 working days of the vacancy becoming known.
The target is for the vast bulk of the redeployment to be done by Friday, 19th May 2017 during the school led process. Panel Officers will be appointed after Friday, 19th May 2017. The Panel Officer process will commence with the school of the same patronage that is located nearest to the school with the surplus teacher.
You are reminded that Boards of Management are not permitted to commence a recruitment process to fill a permanent or fixed term teaching vacancy in any other manner until the Department is satisfied that vacant positions are not required for redeployment of any remaining permanent /CID holding teachers on a main panel. The timing of when teaching vacancies can be filled in any other manner will depend on how quickly permanent/CID holding teachers are redeployed into vacancies. The Department will publish regular panel updates on its website which will inform schools and teachers of progress being made on the redeployment of permanent /CID holding teachers.
How to deal with Vacancies on Boards of Management of Primary Schools
Appendix A Teacher:
The procedure set out at 1 -9 of this appendix shall be used to fill any teacher nominee vacancy including a replacement teacher nominee to fill the vacancy created by the first teacher nominee taking up the position of Acting Principal.
Appendix B Parent:
When a vacancy occurs among parent nominees, the Board of Management having consulted with the Parents' Association may recommend to the Patron either;
Appendix C Community:
In the event of a vacancy the remaining members of the Board should propose a name to the Patron for appointment using the criteria at section 4 of Appendix C within one month of the vacancy occurring.
Before nominees can sit on any Board of Management they must first be appointed by the Patron. To do this please complete the Replacement of Board Member Form - available by clicking here.
Please return this form to Cloyne Diocesan Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork or email it to info@cloynediocese.ie
*Note: Parish Priest should sign this form in the case of Patron Nominees
It is important that the new Board member should sign the Declaration of Acceptance of Membership of the School Board of Management – Appendix G
Appendix A Teacher:
The procedure set out at 1 -9 of this appendix shall be used to fill any teacher nominee vacancy including a replacement teacher nominee to fill the vacancy created by the first teacher nominee taking up the position of Acting Principal.
Appendix B Parent:
When a vacancy occurs among parent nominees, the Board of Management having consulted with the Parents' Association may recommend to the Patron either;
- the co-option as a replacement of the person with the next highest number of votes from among those not elected to the Board initially, or
- a by-election to replace the parent nominee. It is recommended that any by-election for a parent nominee should not take place during the summer break and in any event may involve only those parents of children who are enrolled and have commenced attendance at the school at the time of such by-election.
Appendix C Community:
In the event of a vacancy the remaining members of the Board should propose a name to the Patron for appointment using the criteria at section 4 of Appendix C within one month of the vacancy occurring.
Before nominees can sit on any Board of Management they must first be appointed by the Patron. To do this please complete the Replacement of Board Member Form - available by clicking here.
Please return this form to Cloyne Diocesan Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork or email it to info@cloynediocese.ie
*Note: Parish Priest should sign this form in the case of Patron Nominees
It is important that the new Board member should sign the Declaration of Acceptance of Membership of the School Board of Management – Appendix G
PTAF Form: Appointment and Re-Appointment Form Primary Teachers 2016/17 Main Panel Redeployment Panel Update Form for the 2016/17 School Year
Supplementary PUF Form:
Supplementary Redeployment Panel Update Form for the 2016/17 School Year
PUF Forms must be returned to: Primary Teacher Allocations
Section, Department of Education and Skills, Cornamaddy, Athlone, Co Westmeath.
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The Patron of your school must be notified when this Panel Update Form (PUF) is being returned.
Supplementary PUF Form:
Supplementary Redeployment Panel Update Form for the 2016/17 School Year
PUF Forms must be returned to: Primary Teacher Allocations
Section, Department of Education and Skills, Cornamaddy, Athlone, Co Westmeath.
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The Patron of your school must be notified when this Panel Update Form (PUF) is being returned.
Teachers’ Redeployment Panels – Update 18th May 2016
The following update was published on the Department’s website on 18th May 2016:
Panel Update 18th May 2016
Summary of Main Panel 18th May 2016
The following update was published on the Department’s website on 18th May 2016:
Panel Update 18th May 2016
Summary of Main Panel 18th May 2016
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Circular 07/2016, Staffing arrangements in Primary Schools for the 2016/17 school year, has been published.
Both Cir 07/16 & FAQ on Cir 07/16 are available on the DES Website.
Both Cir 07/16 & FAQ on Cir 07/16 are available on the DES Website.
National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) consultation on
Education about Religions and Beliefs (ERB) and Ethics
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Education about Religions and Beliefs (ERB) and Ethics
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NCSE Guidelines for Schools and Application Forms for 2016/2017 school year
Keys Dates:
Keys Dates:
- 18 January 2016 – deadline for return of the Confirmation of Leavers Forms. The Confirmation of Leavers Form, NCSE Form 5, is available on the website at ncse.ie/for-schools
- 29 February 2016 – deadline date for applications for LITH and access to SNA support. The date has been brought forward to ensure that allocations will issue to schools before the end of the current school year.
Catholic Schools Week 2016 - Note the Dates
Please note Catholic Schools Week 2016 will be Sunday 31st January to Saturday 6th February.
The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2016 is "Catholic Schools: Challenged to Proclaim God's mercy".
Read more
Please note Catholic Schools Week 2016 will be Sunday 31st January to Saturday 6th February.
The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2016 is "Catholic Schools: Challenged to Proclaim God's mercy".
Read more
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Letters seeking Patron Approval
for Principal/Teacher/SNA Appointments
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Letters seeking Patron Approval
for Principal/Teacher/SNA Appointments
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New Boards of Management
The current term of Boards of Management will expire on 30/11/2015 and new Boards of Management will take up office on 01/12/2015.
The Department of Education and Skills has published the manual, “Governance Manual for Primary Schools 2015-2019”, which shall be used by schools when forming the new Boards of Management.
To access the “Governance Manual for Primary Schools 2015-2019” click here.
Election of new Boards of Management of Primary Schools - Circular 52/2015
The current term of Boards of Management will expire on 30/11/2015 and new Boards of Management will take up office on 01/12/2015.
The Department of Education and Skills has published the manual, “Governance Manual for Primary Schools 2015-2019”, which shall be used by schools when forming the new Boards of Management.
To access the “Governance Manual for Primary Schools 2015-2019” click here.
Election of new Boards of Management of Primary Schools - Circular 52/2015
CPSMA Membership for 2015/16 is now Due
I ask all Boards of Management to make sure that CPSMA Membership is fully up to date before leaving office.
CPSMA, through the Cloyne Office and Maynooth Headquarters provides advice, support and encouragement for Chairpersons and Principals of Boards of Management.
CPSMA is the body that negotiates on behalf of schools under Catholic Patronage with the Department of Education and Skills and other education partners.
To renew your CPSMA Membership
Please visit: www.cpsma.ie - password required.
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Download: - Membership Renewal Form
Bands and Fees - CPSMA Membership 2015 – 2016
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Phone: CPSMA Office Maynooth - 01-6292462
I ask all Boards of Management to make sure that CPSMA Membership is fully up to date before leaving office.
CPSMA, through the Cloyne Office and Maynooth Headquarters provides advice, support and encouragement for Chairpersons and Principals of Boards of Management.
CPSMA is the body that negotiates on behalf of schools under Catholic Patronage with the Department of Education and Skills and other education partners.
To renew your CPSMA Membership
Please visit: www.cpsma.ie - password required.
or
Download: - Membership Renewal Form
Bands and Fees - CPSMA Membership 2015 – 2016
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Phone: CPSMA Office Maynooth - 01-6292462
Patron Approval for Appointments
Can I remind all Chairpersons/Principals of the need to seek Patron Approval for all Teacher and SNA appointments.
I would suggest having the Form seeking Patron Approval, available on cpsmacloyne.com (under appointments) downloaded, completed and ready for signature of the Chairperson at the Board of Management Meeting that ratifies the decision of the Selection Board.
Updated forms for this purpose will be made available shortly.
Can I remind all Chairpersons/Principals of the need to seek Patron Approval for all Teacher and SNA appointments.
I would suggest having the Form seeking Patron Approval, available on cpsmacloyne.com (under appointments) downloaded, completed and ready for signature of the Chairperson at the Board of Management Meeting that ratifies the decision of the Selection Board.
Updated forms for this purpose will be made available shortly.
List of articles in CPSMA Newsletters
These articles are in alphabetical order - more or less!. The later the year the more recent the article.
Click here for list.
These articles are in alphabetical order - more or less!. The later the year the more recent the article.
Click here for list.
School Vaccination Programme 2015/2016
http://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Information/National-Emergencies-Public-Health-Issues/Information.html
http://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Information/National-Emergencies-Public-Health-Issues/Information.html
Panel Update:
September 4th - The Supplementary Panel is now clear
September 4th - The Supplementary Panel is now clear
Clárleabhar, Leabhar Rolla and Leabhar Tinrimh Laethúil
Now that the DES has allowed for the use of technology to maintain pupil enrolment and attendance records, you may be wondering what to do with the now redundant Clárleabhar, Leabhar Rolla and Leabhar Tinrimh Laethúil.
KEEP THEM and STORE THEM CAREFULLY
They are valuable documents and of historic interest
Now that the DES has allowed for the use of technology to maintain pupil enrolment and attendance records, you may be wondering what to do with the now redundant Clárleabhar, Leabhar Rolla and Leabhar Tinrimh Laethúil.
KEEP THEM and STORE THEM CAREFULLY
They are valuable documents and of historic interest
Garda Vetting Update
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:
Garda Vetting – Department of Education and Skills
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 0063/2010 continue to apply.
- While the precise 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 up to 15 October 2015.
- While the timeline for the commencement of the Vetting Act will be later than previously anticipated, steps taken in accordance with Circular 0026/2015 will remain valid for the purposes of an Autumn commencement date.
- School authorities and teachers are advised to refer to the regular updates on the Department of Education and Skills website for the latest position in relation to the forthcoming statutory vetting requirements, including the timeline for commencement of the Vetting Act
Garda Vetting – Department of Education and Skills
Independent Assessors (updated 29th July 2015)
Updated List of Independent Assessors approved by the Patron now available from Appointments Page
Independent Assessors (updated 29th July 2015)
Updated List of Independent Assessors approved by the Patron now available from Appointments Page
To notify Panel Operator of a vacancy please click on the following link
NOTIFY PANEL OPERATOR
Please only register actual vacancies that you know now that you will have in 15/16
In some circumstances you may need to wait until DES confirms position
NOTIFY PANEL OPERATOR
Please only register actual vacancies that you know now that you will have in 15/16
In some circumstances you may need to wait until DES confirms position