Pioneering the Future of Learning
Leading educational practice through positive communication with our educational partners.
Leading educational practice through positive communication with our educational partners.
The ACCS believes that we deliver a model of the school for the future because we continue to pioneer educational innovation and best practice in a caring and responsive environment, led by local autonomous Boards of Management.
On 20th January, the ACCS hosted a web based seminar for parents of students of member schools on Managing the Remote Learning process. The Webinar was presented by Karen Burke from Microsoft, a subject matter expert, and Maths & Science Teacher, with 12 years experience. The aim of the webinar was to help parents best support the student at home. Nearly 1000 parents virtually attended the webinar live.
Jim Steele review video from the In-School Management Virtual Conference
Sponsors of In-School Management Conference 2020
State Claims Agency Guidance: 1. Reporting of COVID-19 related incidents to the SCA. 2. Use of third-party premises and temporary structures.
Arrangements for schools to have in place appropriate contingency measures to ensure that schools are prepared to continue to support teaching and learning in the event of a partial or full closure of schools arising from Public Health advice
On behalf of ACCS President James Duignan and all in ACCS Head Office, I wish to acknowledge all the work in ensuring the continuation of the operation of schools safely over the last academic year. It is also time for all members of senior management to take a well-earned and much needed break from school.
Likewise in ACCS we look forward to taking a break over the coming weeks. The office will close tomorrow Friday 9th July at 2:00pm and reopen on Monday 9th August at 8:30am.
During this period of closure the following ACCS personnel will be available to address any emergency issues that may arise in schools.
· John Irwin, General Secretary, 086 2438088
· Áine O’Sullivan, Assistant General Secretary, 086 6016583
· Anne Marie Dillon, Director of Human Resources, 086 7959168
Initial contact should be through mobile numbers as emails may not be monitored on a daily basis.
Urgent Garda Vetting Applications can be scanned to Susan Cunniffe, Garda Vetting Administrator at scunniffe@accs.ie.
We wish you all a good summer break and good health to you, your families and all in your school communities.
Kind regards,
John Irwin,
General Secretary, ACCS
Useful and informative material from our conferences and CPD Programmes (ACCS member space login required).
View the latest ACCS virtual meeting recordings in case you missed them or were not able to attend (ACCS member space login required).
Here you will find tutorials and guides as part of our ongoing development programmes (ACCS member space login required).
Prescribed material for Junior Cycle English (For the student cohorts commencing Junior Cycle in 2021, 2022 and 2023 and presenting for examination in 2024, 2025 and 2026)
Revision of Salaries for Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) with effect from 1 February 2022
Revision of Salaries of School Secretaries and School Maintenance Staff in Community and Comprehensive Schools with effect from 1 February 2022
Revision of salaries with effect from 1 February 2022 for Clerical Officers and Caretakers employed in National Schools under the 1978/79 Scheme and Clerical Officers employed in Post Primary Schools under the 1978 Scheme
Post-Graduate Diploma Programme of Continuing Professional Development for Special Education Teachers, 2022/2023
Graduate Certificate in the Education of Pupils on the Autism Spectrum (AS) for teachers working with Pupils on the AS in Special Schools, Special Classes or as Special Education Teachers in mainstream Primary and Post-Primary Schools, 2022/2023
Enhanced Minor Works Grant Funding for Primary Schools.
Exceptional Minor Works Grant Funding for Post-Primary Schools with a particular focus on supporting enhanced ventilation
Enhanced Minor Works Grant Funding for Primary Schools.
Exceptional Minor Works Grant Funding for Post-Primary Schools with a particular focus on supporting enhanced ventilation
Final closing date of 30 April 2022 for receipt of eligible qualification allowance applications (as a Result of the Findings of the Adjudicator under Claim 447/19)
The Department of Education have recently issued the following communications to all schools in relation to new Regulations concerning the School Health Programme:
ACCS/Info Bulletin 21/24.
Re: Senior Cycle Redevelopment Lunchtime Protest, Tuesday the 19th of November 2024.
Please note the attached ACCS/Info Bulletin 18/24 Re: SPHE Clarification points on “confidentiality within the SPHE classroom” for parents. (Compiled by the NCCA)
CCS/Info Bulletin 17/24
Re: S65/24 JUNIOR CYCLE EXAMINATION RESULTS 2024 - Wednesday 9th October
Please note the attached ACCS/Info Bulletin 16/24.
Free Schoolbooks Scheme Survey.
ACCS Debating Competition.
Professional Learning Opportunities for School Leaders and Colleagues: LANTEC Courses Available to ACCS Schools.
Please note the attached ACCS/Info Bulletin 15/24. Re: SPHE Information Update from the Department of Education.
1. Circular 0071/2024: Revision to Supervision and Substitution (S&S) Scheme following changes to work practices since the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013 - 2016 (Haddington Road Agreement) – class duration of 40 minutes and/or 1-hour classes
2. Junior Cycle Schoolbooks Scheme Review 2024/2025 Survey for Schools
3. Vetting System Upgrade
4. Admission Policy Updates
5. SEAI Energy in Education Programme: Energy Management Training Courses
6. One Day Conference for Teachers of Irish Jointly Sponsored by UCC, Cork ETB and COGG – 18th September 2024
1. Circular 0055/2024: Publication of Bí Cineálta Procedures to Prevent and Address Bullying Behaviour for Primary and Post-Primary Schools.
2. Letter from Minister Foley to schools re. Smartphones.
3. Letter to Principals for the 2024/2025 School Immunisation Programme.