2018/2019 Membership Renewal
October 18th: A number of key supports and services will no longer be available.
This cessation of service to non-members is automatically activated by our database. To minimise the disruption to your membership supports & services, please ensure you return a completed application form along with the associated fee:
To renew your membership online (via paypal) - click here
To download a new form (cheque or direct debit) - click here
Budget 2019
The Education Budget for 2019 has been released by the DES. You can read the full details of the education budget announcements by clicking here.
IPPN focused our attention this year on two top priorities as identified by members through consultation:
- A minimum of one Leadership and Management day per week for Teaching Principals
- Restoration of Middle Leadership posts in all primary schools
E-scéal 531 - Admissions to Schools, Re-vetting, DES Child Protection, Budget 2019
This e-scéal contains useful information on the following:
- Planning Prompts
- Admissions to Schools – Education Act, Sections Commencement
- IPPN Pre-Budget Submission 2019
- Supports and Services – Factual, Professional Guidance and Leadership Support
- Professional Conversations at Staff Meetings – What if Scenarios
- Re-vetting of teachers with GCVU letters
- Primary Staffing Appeals Board
- DES Child Protection FAQ & Template
Your Local County Committee 2018/2019
Your local County Committee has been elected for 2018/2019 - check out who's on your Local Committee
County Network consists of school leaders all of which are current members and are located within the 26 counties. One of the general functions of your County Network Committee is to cultivate a sense of professional collegiality amongst school leaders in their county through a combination of professional and personal networking.
