E-scéal 201 - Better Prices for Heating Fuel - help us make a difference
- Published: 08 May 2009
IPPN will shortly commence negotiating lower prices of heating oil for schools. With this in mind, we are conducting a national survey to establish key facts relating to usage, costs and suppliers. The information collected will enable IPPN to use the collective bargaining power of our network to bring this value to all schools in hard-pressed times.
E-scéal 200 - 1st May 2009
- Published: 08 May 2009
On-Line Summer Courses 2009
Building on the success of our 2008 summer programme of professional development, we are delighted to announce our 2009 Department of Education & Science approved series of comprehensive summer courses.
E-scéal 199 - Principal's Desk Diary & Deputy Principals Conference
- Published: 31 March 2009
Principal's Desk Diary
The Principal's Information Management System (Desk Diary), will be made available from mid-June. If you wish to receive a copy for your school, log into www.ippn.ie and follow the on-screen instructions. Due to the amount of time required to print PIMS, Friday April 3rd is the last date to place your order.
E-scéal 198 - Strike Action - Professional Guidance for Principals & Deputy Principals
- Published: 24 March 2009
In response to requests for professional guidance for Principals in relation to the proposed Day of Strike Action on Monday, March 30th, IPPN has consulted with INTO, CPSMA, the Church of Ireland Board of Education, Educate Together & An Forás Pátrunachta.
Based on our consultations with and allowing for the different circumstances in each school, IPPN offers the following guidance for Principals and Deputy Principals:
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The closure of any individual school is a matter for the Board of Management alone
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While preparing for March 30th, Principals find themselves in a unique situation, ie. as members of the INTO they have been directed to withdraw their services as part of the strike action. However, the Principal is a member of the BoM and is the "day-to-day" anger of the school. This point should be made clear to BoM, and fellow members of the Board should be asked to understand and respect both the Principal's rights as an employee as well as their management responsibilities
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In anticipation of possible strike action, the Principal should request the Chairperson to call a meeting of the BOM at the earliest possible date.
E-scéal 197 - Submission on School Transport
- Published: 16 March 2009
The Department of Education and Science is carrying out a Value for Money review of the School Transport Scheme and has invited IPPN to make a submission in relation to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Scheme.
