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19 October 2023 - Preparation for teaching and learning / IPPN Deputy CEO Role Vacancy

Published: 19 October 2023

This week’s e-scéal includes information on the following:

Planning Prompts
Professional Guidance – Preparation for teaching and learning
IPPN Deputy CEO Role Vacancy
Final call for input to Sustainable Leadership Survey!
IPPN Annual Principals’ Conference 2023 - Leadership Pathways - Reimagined
Leadership+ Issue 129 - Global Citizenship Education
IPPN Position Paper: SEN Resourcing, Allocations and Appeals
Oide Leadership Bespoke Mentoring
DE Circulars
NPC - Supporting Parents to support their Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing

Planning Prompts
After the very busy start to the school year, the upcoming mid-term break will be the first chance for you to rest and replenish your energies. No matter how tempted you may be to spend some of that time in the school without planning for a proper break, you could find that the week has flown by. You owe it to yourself to enjoy this opportunity and make the most of it.

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Professional Guidance – Preparation for teaching and learning
As school leaders, we want to promote quality learning, teaching and assessment for all pupils in our schools. While Rule 126 of the Rules for National Schools sets out the general requirements for teacher planning and preparation, teachers use their professional discretion to decide how to plan and prepare. As a new school year is now well under way, it may be timely and important to review the practices in our schools in relation to preparation for teaching and learning.

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IPPN Deputy CEO Role Vacancy
IPPN welcomes applications for the position of Deputy CEO. This position is offered on a 5-year fixed-term basis. Working closely with the CEO, President, the General Manager and the Senior Management Team, the Deputy CEO will be responsible for planning and implementing IPPN’s Advocacy & Communications and Supports & Services outputs in line with IPPN’s strategic plan and mission statement.

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Final call for input to Sustainable Leadership Survey!
IPPN is currently working on a progress report in relation to Sustainable Leadership. Your participation in a short follow-up survey would be greatly appreciated. Sincere thanks to the 900+ principals and 400+ deputy principals who have completed it so far. Every response enhances the credibility of the research.

Click here to access the survey for principals

Click here to access the survey for deputy principals

IPPN Annual Principals’ Conference 2023 - Leadership Pathways - Reimagined
In the ‘Pathways to Sustainable Leadership’ sessions, attendees will participate in and contribute to a ‘think tank’ to capture the practical ways in which school leaders are managing to maintain a focus on their core purpose and share leadership effectively. The wisdom of the collective will inform our practice as individuals, which has the potential to be hugely impactful.
Book your place today – 900+ principals have already booked. Limited places remaining.

Leadership+ Issue 129 - Global Citizenship Education
Global Village is a new Global Citizenship Education (GCE) programme for primary schools in Ireland. It aims to support primary school pupils to become active global citizens, committed to building a fairer and more sustainable world. It began as a pilot project, with a focus on research, learning and establishing connections with key stakeholders in the GCE and Primary Education sectors.

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IPPN Position Paper: SEN Resourcing, Allocations and Appeals
In response to requests from members to share the link again, please click here to view the position paper.

Oide Leadership Bespoke Mentoring
Oide Leadership has worked closely with IPPN and NAPD to develop this bespoke mentoring support for principals at all stages of leadership. Principals who find themselves in need of extra support can contact Oide directly.
Bespoke Mentors are experienced and recently retired school leaders who have completed bespoke coaching and mentoring training, including supervision of reflective practice. An initial exploratory session is followed by three one-to-one 90-minute meetings. Further sessions may be available if needed.

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DE Circulars
Circular 55/2023 - Unpaid Leave for Medical Care Purposes for staff other than persons employed as Teachers and Special Needs Assistants employed in Education and Training Boards

NPC - Supporting Parents to support their Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing
National Parents Council, in conjunction with St. Patrick's Mental Health Services, is hosting free online sessions from 23rd to 27th October 2023. Parents who attend this online session will learn: