ACCS Briefing Allocations + Further Updates - 25th March 21
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Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha uaisle. Brian Cannon (Malahide, Co. Dublin, formerly of Donegal and retired Principal of Malahide Community School) passed away March 21st, 2021. Brian served on Fr. John Hand S.M. (Coolock, Dublin and formerly of many selection Clonskeagh, Dublin) passed away 15th March 2021. committees on behalf of ACCS Fr. John served as Chairperson of the Board of and the patrons Management of The Donahies Community School for of our schools. many years.
• Check that all staff are listed and that all information is correct. Form SP1 • Provide details of anticipated staff changes, i.e. retirements, career breaks, secondments, jobshares by 21st April.
Accuracy of data on initial schedule: • On receipt of the initial schedule, the school authority should satisfy itself that the data is correct and reflects the returns already made by the school in respect of its pupils and teachers. • Inaccuracies in the enrolment and allocation details are to be notified immediately to: • Enrolment - p_podhelpdesk@education.gov.ie • Allocation - allocations@education.gov.ie • Adjustments to the enrolment or allocation records as a result of revised information received will be notified to schools in April with the Curricular Concession decisions.
Temporary Teacher Allocation (COVID-19) 21/22 Schools that anticipate urgent & unforeseen challenges in the • As part of the COVID-19 2021/22 school year in implementing important infection and operational supports, a prevention control measures outlined in the School COVID-19 temporary teacher allocation was provided in the 2020/21 Response Plan, email: allocations@education.gov.ie no later than school year. 21 April 2021. • Schools will continue to Schools are required to provide details of the teacher(s) appointed receive this temporary allocation in the 2021/22 as the LWR by email to allocations@education.gov.ie school year. On receipt of this information, an allocation of 2 hours will be provided to the school in respect of each teacher appointed as the (PTR reduction of 0.6 WTE + LWR. Guidance 0.1)
Form CC 21/22 – 21st April 2021 There is provision on the form to Section 2 & 3 Vacancies indicate where a CID is to be awarded in respect Vacancies include: of a vacancy. • Vacancies confirmed in letter with initial schedule • Fixed term vacancies arising from a reduction in Note - Vacancies arising the number of teachers in the school for one of from a teacher absent the following reasons where a replacement on maternity or sick teacher is to be appointed: leave are not relevant to this form. Resignation/Retirement Career Break/Secondment Jobshare
Section 2 & 3 Vacancies continued.. • Notify directors of Redeployment of Form CC 21/22 – teaching vacancies by 21st April 2021 21st April 2021 • Additional vacancies BOM becomes aware of on or before 31st May 2021 must be declared within 5 working days. • Permanent vacancies after 31st May – notify allocations within 5 working days. Section 1: Projected Enrolment: No contracts should be entered • These vacancies may only be filled on a temporary basis for the 2021/22 school year. into with teacher until the This arrangement does not apply to Principal allocation has been provided on or Deputy Principal posts which are filled in the staffing schedule. the normal manner. (Form PE 21-22 in Sept. 2021)
Form CC 21/22 – 21st April 2021 Section 4 - Application for curricular concessions Applications must be made in Section 4 of Form CC 21/22. Guidelines are set out in Appendix 2 A sudden and unanticipated difficulty in meeting essential curricular commitments for students to be able to continue the study of a particular subject to the end of their programme. Short-term support + exceptional circumstances (developing/ declining enrolment) Curricular Audit (1-3 years) Consider projected enrolment + interschool cooperation -Cl15/2019 NOTE: Over time, concessions lead to CIDs
Appeals The independent Appeals Board was established in 2003/2004. Board has a retired Principal from each sector. The Board adjudicates on: • appeals on DE decisions on curricular concessions • applications for extra resources for EAL Language Support in respect of non-national pupils • The decision of the Appeal’s Board is final. • Appeals must be submitted on Form AP 21-22 to Post Primary Teacher Allocations Section by 21 May 2021.
Pilot Voluntary Redeployment Redeployment Schemes Scheme is available to permanent/CID teachers • Redeployment was introduced in 2011 to address the legacy in counties Galway, Roscommon of surplus situations in schools and therefore provide a more and Wicklow and who wish to be equitable allocation system for all schools. considered for redeployment to a • In 2015, Circular 0024/2015 introduced redeployment for school in any location. CID teachers. outside of Dublin and who wish to • Redeployment schemes be considered for redeployment to a • School Closures school in Dublin. • Surplus Schools - See Appendix 4 • Circular 0024/2015 (Ward CIDs) –less than 10 teachers each year • Teacher replacing a career break/secondment • Curricular mismatch • Pilot voluntary scheme
Redeployment 2021 – Cl 24/2015 (Ward Report) Contains 2 separate redeployment schemes for teachers awarded a CID on or after 1 September 2015. • Teacher returning from career break/secondment where replacement teacher has been granted a CID. • Curricular Mismatch Options – outlined in Form RD3 - 26 March 2021 1. School may retain both teachers 2. School may nominate the replacement teacher 3. If replacement teacher is nominated, the returning teacher/teacher of same subject may volunteer to be redeployed
Directors of Redeployment Recruitment: NOTE: Boards of Management may carry out a recruitment process up to and including the Independent Directors of the redeployment schemes interview stage but are not permitted to appoint a teacher to fill a vacancy for the 2021/22 • Mary Forde – ex principal of Presentation College, school year until the Athenry, Co. Galway Department has confirmed that • Sean Burke - ex CEO of Limerick/Clare ETB the redeployment process is completed. • Antoinette Nic Gearailt – ex principal of The Donahies Community School
IMPORTANT DATES • 26 March Closing date for applications for redeployment • 21 April Closing date for Form CC 21/22 • May 2021 Curricular Concession decisions issue • 21 May Closing date for Form AP 21-22 • May 2021 Appeals decisions will issue • 7 October Closing date for Form PE 21-22
Circulars and Forms Circulars and forms www.education.ie/en/ Contact Allocations relating to staffing Schools&Colleges/Serv Section allocation and ices/Allocation of redeployment are teachers to schools available on the Department’s website Email - Phone - 090 648 allocations@education 3998 .gov.ie
Termination of all First Fixed Term Contracts CL 24/2015 All first fixed term contracts must be terminated at the end of the school year. When the position is continuing for the following year, it must be advertised on national websites. 19
ACCS CPD Schedule • 13th April = Induction Programme (Allocations and Timetabling) • 15th April = Selection and Recruitment for Principal & Deputy Principal appointments • 20th April = GDPR / Data Protection Workshop • 21st April = Promoting and marketing strategies for C&C schools • 12th May = ACCS Education Conference ‘Student Voice at the centre of learning and school life’ 20
Covid updates • Return of all staff (ex pregnant employees Covid grants: and Very High Risk categories) 1. Minor works 2. Supervision • General Management of COVID-19 in Schools 3. PPE (update plan, staff review of training Account for each area materials, pre return to work form separately. confirmation of unchanged details, review Risk Assessment Template, continue to implement controls e.g., hand hygiene, physical distancing etc.. Implement cleaning arrangements) • S&S (Breaktimes & supervision) 21
Information for parents • Short videos for parents - err on the side of caution. (Keep Covid out of school) • Parents of students (or students who are over 18) Complete the declaration form when returning to school after any absence. (optional) • No congregation outside schools during this interim phase. • Requests to engage with staff - made through the school and will be provided by telephone or online. Return to Educational Facility declaration form.pdf (hpsc.ie)
Leaving Cert 2021 Infection Prevention Control Webinar for Principals: Professor Martin Cormican and his team have kindly organised a webinar • Orals Examinations – latest update for Principals to explain, outline • Resources to support schools and answer questions with • EA Days regard to Infection Prevention and Control within educational • AG Aides settings. 12pm Friday 26th March 2021 SNA Allocation 21/22 – as previously – no Term finish for all students on change to system for this year. 28th May 23
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