OUR Vision
Empowered leadership helping all children to thrive
OUR MISSION
To create the environment in which school leadership can flourish
Our Values
- Misneach (Courage): We understand and value the steadfast courage it takes to lead every day.
- Tacaíocht (Support): We recognise that support is fundamental to how we connect and collaborate as a network of school leaders.
- Spreagadh (Inspiration): We are inspired by and seek to inspire leadership that positively impacts children, schools and the communities that they serve.
Who We Are
IPPN is the officially recognised professional network for primary school leaders in Ireland. We connect, support and empower school leaders by harnessing the collective experience and wisdom of the network to enhance school leadership practice and deliver better outcomes for children, schools, communities, and the wider education system.
What We Do
IPPN works to support and strengthen the leadership of Ireland’s primary schools and contribute to shaping education policy and practice.
How We Do It
- We connect school leaders through a trusted national network to share experience, insight and support.
- We listen carefully to the challenges and priorities of school leaders across all contexts.
- We provide practical supports and services to develop and enhance school leadership practice.
- We communicate to keep school leaders informed and offer clarity, guidance and shared learning to support their leadership.
- We carry out targeted advocacy grounded in the professional insight of school leaders.
- We collaborate with education partners to help shape policy, practice and system priorities.
Why We Do It
Impactful school leadership transforms the lives of children by enhancing their experience of school, the culture of learning, and the quality of education in Ireland. All evidence confirms that school leadership is a key determinant of improved outcomes for children and school communities.
