ACCS/info Bulletin 41/19

Fri, Sep 20th, 2019

The Secretary,
Board of Management and
School Principal in
each Community and Comprehensive School.

Members of the Executive of ACCS.

ACCS/Info Bulletin 41/19

Re: ACCS Essential Education Law Day 19th September, 2019 – Event Materials

In partnership with Mason Hayes and Curran (MHC) and its team of leading lawyers in the education sector, ACCS hosted a one-day seminar on legal matters that impact daily on schools.

Please find attached event materials which schools may find useful:

  1. Social Media Issues Presentation

  2. Section 29 Appeals Presentation

  3. Suspensions and Expulsions Presentation

  4. Workplace Investigations Presentation

See below video link on conducting a workplace investigation:

MHC Conducting a Workplace Investigation Training Video

Also attached are the “ACCS Guidelines on the Use of Social Media in Schools” issued as part of ACCS/Info Bulletin 18/19 on the 14th March, 2019. This material will assist schools in developing or reviewing the school’s Social Media Policy which all schools should have in place.

Is mise,
le mór mheas,



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John Irwin,
General Secretary ACCS.

Downloads:

Paul Thornton