IPPN

Published: 03 November 2008

The Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) is

• the officially recognised professional body for leaders of Irish Primary schools.
• an independent, not-for-profit voluntary association with a local, regional and national presence.
• an official Education Partner, working with the Department of Education & Science, the National Parents' Council, management bodies, unions, education agencies, academic institutions and children's charities towards the advancement of primary education.

IPPN mission Tacaíocht Spreagadh Misneach IPPN vision every Principal empowered to be an exemplary leader of learning - every teacher inspired to lead every child's learning IPPN exists to support and represent School Leaders. Working for, and on behalf of Principals we:

• facilitate professional development.
• provide guidance and advice.
• deliver a range of bespoke web based services.
• survey Principal's experience and opinion.
• conduct and publish education research.
• influence education policy development.
• negotiate commercially for the benefit of members and schools.

IPPN articulates

• the collective knowledge and professional experience of 6,600 Principals and Deputy Principals.
• the day-to-day reality of over 500,000 children being educated in Ireland's 3,300 Primary Schools.

The Irish Primary Principals' Network, trading as IPPN Limited, is a company limited by guarantee not having a share capital, registered in Cork, Ireland with registered company number 410096 and a registered address at Glounthaune, Co. Cork. IPPN Limited is a registered charity with CHY number 17221. IPPN developed EducationPosts.ie in 2002 to meet the needs of primary school Principals. It was since extended to all education sectors who also had a need for a dedicated website for education-related vacancies.