Frequently Asked Questions – Conference 2021
- Published: 19 March 2021
1. Is there sub-cover?
The Department of Education have not granted us sub-cover for the conference this year.
2. How does it cost to register for the event?
Registration fee is €130 for the full day event and access to the materials for 12 months. Access to the event platform will only be provided once the registration fee is paid in full.
3. Does that mean teaching principals cannot go or can we use our principal days?
This is a decision for you and your Board of Management to decide on how best to approach this, of course Teaching Principals can attend conference. The conference is a continuous professional development event, and is classed as a BoM expense and can be taken as one of your principal release days.
4. Can I change my choice of seminars?
You will be asked to select 2 of the 7 seminars that will be available. All seminar presentation/videos will be available 5 working days after the event ends
5. Is the conference fee a legitimate BoM expense?
Yes, the conference is a continuous professional development event and is classed as a BoM expense.
6. Do we have to be a member to attend?
Yes
7. What happens if I’m unable to attend the event on the day?
All Event materials i.e. recordings of keynote speakers and seminar, along with delegate bag and Exhibitor details will be available on our event platform for 12 months.
8. Cancellations
Cancellations can be sent by e-mail to jennifer.mccarthy@ippn.ie up to April 25th. Cancellations will incur a fee of €40, which is 30% of the conference fee. Refunds cannot be made after this date under any circumstances
9. How will I access the event?
You will receive an email directly from ‘Full House Events’ who are managing our online event this year 3 days prior to the event going ‘Live’ with instructions on how to access the platform.
10. Will there be an Education Expo?
The Platform will have an Exhibition hall were our exhibitors and sponsors will be available to chat to you on the day. Once you have your login details, you can go to the virtual expo hall and view all of the exhibitors and sponsors stands.
11. Will Exhibitors see my contact information on the platform?
The only information that will be visible on the platform will be your name, unless you decide to share your information directly with an exhibitor regarding a product.
2021 Annual Principals' Conference
- Published: 12 March 2021
This year IPPN will host our 21st Annual Principals’ Conference on Friday May 7th. It is a one-day virtual event and will take place on a newly-designed event platform. Our speakers will explore the theme of Leadership for an Imperfect World and will look at what school leaders can do to support their own physical and mental health, rebuilding teams and promoting a positive school culture after successive lockdowns, what leaders can take from the past year into the future, what IPPN is doing in relation to sustainable leadership, what principals can expect over the next year or so in relation to primary education and special educational needs, leading with positivity in the face of overwhelming stress, and much more.
The seminars will provide key information and provoke thinking on a range of topics relating to school leadership and management.
You to be able to network (virtually) with your peers and to meet the exhibitors and sponsors online.
All keynotes & seminars will be recorded and will be available on the online platform a week after the event, enabling registered attendees to view any aspect they missed on the day and to share the content with their deputy principal.
Who should attend?
- Principals
- Newly Appointed Principals
- Acting Principals
Note: Substitute cover is unfortunately not provided for this event
Conference aims
- Create a space for critical reflection
- Inspire, stimulate and empower
- Provide practical advice and ideas to take away from the event
- Enable opportunities for networking as well as engagement with school suppliers.
Programme
To see the event's full Conference schedule - Click here
Keynote speakers
You will hear from IPPN CEO Páiric Clerkin, President Damian White and Deputy President Brian O’Doherty, as well as:
- John Kiely - Limerick hurling manager
- Dr Jolanta Burke and Dr Majella Dempsey - Maynooth University on their research on school leaders’ physical and mental health
- Professor Steve Munby - thought leader on school improvement and author of Imperfect Leadership
- Minister Norma Foley, TD, Department of Education
- Mary Nihill - Director of the Centre for School Leadership
- Dr Norah Patten - Aeronautical Engineer and Ireland’s first scientist-astronaut candidate
- Teresa Griffin – Chief Executive Officer of the National Council for Special Education.
Click here to view more information on our keynote speakers
Lighter Inputs
- Musical Input from Offaly based Simon Casey
- GAA President, Larry McCarthy
- Paudcast team with words of wisdom
- Poetry Gabriel Fitzmaurice
- Musical Input Frank Kelly
Seminars
There will be two seminar session and you will have a choice of 8 seminar topics. All seminars will be recorded and available on the platform to registered attendees five working days after the event. The topics covered during these seminars will be: Dignity at Work, Essential Law for the school leader, Supporting & Empowering children, Management of SEN in Schools, Communications, Learning & Looking forward from Covid19, Health & Exercise and Self Sustainment. Check out the seminars that are on offer this year - Click here for seminar info
Fee
The event fee is €130 per school - a charge of €5 applies to PayPal payments to cover administrative costs.
Event Sponsors
As part of the registration for this event we will be sending information to you from our event sponsors.
Education Expo
Exhibitors will be available on the day - You can book a virtual meeting with them 3 days in advance. Check out who is exhibiting at this year's virtual conference
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here to view some of the FAQs about this event.
Event Terms & Conditions
Click here to Terms and Conditions of the event
Webinar: Underperformance of Primary School Staff
- Published: 12 November 2020
IPPN in association with Mason Hayes & Curran, conducted a survey of members in relation to the challenges of managing school staff. These challenges informed the basis of a webinar presented by Mason Hayes & Curran with commentary from IPPN.
Event Terms & Conditions (DP conference)
- Published: 23 September 2020
Application Process: Online Booking only - please ensure your details are correct. Your IPPN membership must be up-to-date to be eligible to attend any of IPPN Deputy Principals confernces
Conference Fee: the fee for event is €175 (plus €3.70 online charge – Paypal Fee) per attendee.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be sent by email only to jennifer.mccarthy@ippn.ie up to Friday, January 20th . Cancellations will incur a fee. Refunds cannot be made after this date under any circumstances unfortunately.
2019 Deputy Principals' Conference
- Published: 10 September 2019
IPPNs’ Deputy Principals Conference 2019 will have a number of keynote speakers who will help you engage in ways, that you as a Deputy Principal and school leader view ‘sustainability’ in the context of both leadership, and education.
This year we have changed the format – gone is the need to select your preferred seminar. All attendees will be able to avail of all seminar sessions.
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Who should attend
Deputy Principals
Principals (only if the Deputy is attending)
Please note substitutue cover is not provided for this event
When & Where
Thursday 7th & Friday, 8th November
Convention Centre, Citywest Hotel, Saggart, Co Dublin. Please contact the venue directly should you wish to book accommodation 01 4010500
Schedule
Check out our speakers and full conference schedule - Click here to download
Price:
A charge of €175 per person is applicable. Fee includes event registration, refreshments and a light lunch. Substitute cover is not available for this event.
Expo:
An Education Expo will run parallel to the refreshment/dining area for your convenience. Ensure you visit the 44 companies who will be exhibiting at your event.
Login details will be required
