Minor Works Grant
- Published: 20 April 2023
During the Easter Break (11 April 2023), the DE announced €29 million in minor works funding for primary and special schools which is used for maintenance and small-scale improvements to school buildings and grounds. The grant may be used for the improvement or replacement of mechanical and electrical services, the purchase of standard furniture and physical education equipment, the purchase of floor coverings and window blinds and IT related equipment. The DE has advised that they intend to issue the grant payment earlier to schools for the 2023/2024 school year. In addition, the Planning and Building unit are currently preparing an interactive guidance document on the maintenance on school buildings for Boards of Management.
SEN Summer Programme 2023 (Mainstream) – WEBINAR
- Published: 20 April 2023
Monday 24 April at 7.00pm an online webinar will be hosted for mainstream schools considering organising an SEN Summer Programme. During the 1hr 15 minute webinar, the Inspectorate will provide an overview of the SEN Summer Programme Guidance document and will facilitate FAQS.
The Department has extended the closing date for schools to register for the 2023 Summer Programme on the online portal to Friday, 5 May 2023.
Click here for more information and to register for this event
Recruitment & Redeployment Panels
- Published: 20 April 2023
The final date for the school lead redeployment process is Friday, 28 April 2023. After this date, a Panel Officer will be appointed by the Patron/Panel Operator to clear panel(s). A Board is not permitted to proceed with normal recruitment and appointment procedures to fill permanent or fixed term vacancies without the approval of their Patron. It is advisable for schools to contact their Patron before advertising vacancies on EducationPosts.ie. Schools that have approval for filling permanent or fixed term vacancies through open competition can refer to IPPN’s Developing Teaching Capacity – Recruiting and Appointing Teachers Resource Bundle. It provides a step-by-step guide through the recruitment and appointment process with supporting documentation and resources.
Equal Participation Model
- Published: 30 March 2023
The Children’s Rights Alliance are developing a new Equal Participation Model on behalf of Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. It aims to promote equal participation and access for all children to early learning, care and school aged childcare services.
The Children’s Rights Alliance are hosting consultations on behalf of the Department to collect the views of parents. In particular, they are seeking to include the views of parents who are living in disadvantage, migrant and refugee parents, one-parent families, and parents from Traveller and Roma communities. They are requesting schools support to identify parents/families who would be interested and willing to participate in these consultations.
Parent consultations will be hosted online on:
- Consultation 1: 5 April, 9.30 - 10.30am
- Consultation 2: 6 April, 9.30 - 10.30am
- Consultation 3: 13 April, 9.30 - 10.30am
If you know of parents wishing to take part in a consultation, please contact Margaret at margaret@childrensrights.ie with name, contact details and their preferred date.
