Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector holds final public session [education.ie]
- Published: 17 November 2011
Forum not aimed at designing a new primary school system, but adapting existing system to make it more inclusive
The Advisory Group to the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector held its final public session today, 17th November, in the Department of Education and Skills in Dublin.
Since the launch of the Forum on 19th of April 2011, almost 220 written submissions on patronage and pluralism in the primary sector have been received and a three day public session of the Forum was held in late June.
The Advisory Group, which consists of Professor John Coolahan, Dr Caroline Hussey and Fionnuala Kilfeather, has analysed and evaluated a significant amount of data including the submissions received and research and practices on patronage and pluralism in schools in other countries. They have also consulted with eighty one primary and post primary school students.
The purpose of today's session was to allow the Advisory Group the opportunity to share their reflections with the main stakeholders, including officials from the Department of Education and Skills, interested bodies and representatives from the general public.
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