Annual Report 2019
Table of Contents
Foreword from the Chief Executive 3
Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board - The Board 4
Function 4
Ethics 4
Committees of Education and Training Boards 4
Board Meetings 5
Public Sector Duty 5
Code of Practice for the Governance of Education and Training Boards 5
Membership Detail 7
• ETB Board Membership and Meeting Dates Attended 9 • ETB Audit and Risk Committee Membership and Meeting Dates 10 • ETB Finance Committee Membership and Meeting Dates 10
Organisation Support and Development 12
Financial Summary 18
Schools Division 19
Further Education and Training Division 28
Youth Work Function 35
Appendix 1 Monitoring and Evaluation Feedback 2019 37
Appendix 2 Provision and Services 72
Appendix 3 Glossary of Abbreviations 75
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Foreword
Welcome to the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Annual Report 2019. The publication of our annual report and financial statements is a primary expression of public accountability for our Education and Training Board and the report provides an overview of the services provided and progress made in 2019 under the four key goals outlined in the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Strategy Statement 2017-2021 and commitments made by the authority in the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s 2019 Service Plan.
The Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Annual Report 2019 has been prepared in compliance with the statutory requirements outlined in Section 28 of the Education and Training Boards Act 2013. Section 28 (1) states that:
Each education and training board shall, not later than 30 June in each year, prepare, adopt and submit to the Minister a report in relation to the performance of its functions during the year immediately preceding the year in which the report is submitted, and the Minister shall, as soon as may be after receiving the report, cause copies of the report to be laid before each House of the Oireachtas.
The authority has included Monitoring and Evaluation Feedback in Appendix 1 of this Annual Report, summarising the progress Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board achieved in 2019 in implementing commitments outlined in the ETB’s 2019 Service Plan.
I wish to thank all members of the ETB Board, along with the senior management team and staff throughout the organisation for their on-going dedication and commitment over the past 12 months.
George O’Callaghan Chief Executive Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board
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Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board – The Board
Function of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board The general functions of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, as stated in the Education and Training Boards Act 2013, shall be to:
a) establish and maintain recognised schools, centres for education and education or training facilities in its functional area, b) when directed to do so by the Minister under section 20: i. establish and maintain recognised schools in its functional area, ii. establish and maintain centres for education in its functional area, iii. maintain centres for education or recognised schools in its functional area, and iv. establish, maintain or resource education or training facilities in its functional area,
c) plan, provide, co-ordinate and review the provision of education and training, including education and training for the purpose of employment, and services ancillary thereto in its functional area in: i. recognised schools or centres for education maintained by it, ii. education or training facilities maintained or resourced by it, iii. children detention schools, iv. prisons, and v. facilities maintained by other public service bodies,
d) enter into arrangements with, and provide support services to, education or training providers, in accordance with section 22, e) establish scholarships in accordance with section 24, f) adopt a strategy statement in accordance with section 27, g) adopt an annual service plan in accordance with section 47, h) co-operate with any body nominated to carry out the internal audit functions under section 52, i) provide education and training at the request of, and on behalf of, any body which funds training out of money provided to that body by the Oireachtas, j) support the provision, co-ordination, administration and assessment of youth work services in its functional area and provide such information as may be requested by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in relation to such support, and k) assess whether the manner in which it performs its functions is economical, efficient and effective.
Ethics in Public Office Act 1995 and the Standards in Public Office Act 2001 Each member of the Board of an ETB must comply with the relevant provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995 and the Standards in Public Office Act 2001. The Ethics in Public Office Act 1995 provides for the disclosure of registerable interests by holders of designated directorships and occupiers of designated positions of employment in public bodies prescribed for the purposes of the Ethics legislation. Board members and designated staff are required to provide annual Disclosures of Interests in respect of issues that could materially influence the performance of functions.
Committees of Education and Training Boards Part 5 44. - (1) Subject to section 45, an Education and Training Board may establish committees to- a) perform such one or more of its functions as, in its opinion, could be better or more conveniently performed by a committee, or b) advise it in relation to the performance by it of any of its functions, and may determine the terms of reference and regulate the procedure of any such committee.
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(2) A committee established under subsection (1) shall consist of not more than 12 members and may, subject to subsection (9) and subsection (12) (c), consist partly of members who are not members of the education and training board concerned.
Board Meetings 1. Schedule 3: Paragraph 2 (1) of the Education and Training Boards Act 2013 - subject to the provisions of this paragraph and section 31 - every education and training board shall hold such and so many meetings, at such times, and in such places as it thinks proper. 2. Schedule 3: Paragraph 2 (2) Every education and training board shall hold at least one meeting in every 2 months other than the months of July, August and September. 3. Schedule 3: Paragraph 2 (3) Every education and training board shall hold at least one meeting during the period commencing on the 1st day of July and ending on the 30th day of September in every year.
Minutes are maintained and adopted in support of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board meetings. Members record of attendance at Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board meetings and details of their expenses are recorded in this report.
Public Sector Duty Section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 sets out the Positive Duty required of Public Bodies, including Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. The authority, in performing its function, has regard to:
- The elimination of discrimination - The promotion of equality of opportunity and treatment of its staff and the people to whom it provides services - The protection of the human rights of its members, staff and the people to whom it provides services.
Code of Practice for the Governance of Education and Training Boards Circular Letter No 0002/2019 The primary legislation governing education and training boards is the Education and Training Boards Act 2013, which must be observed at all times. The Code of Practice for the Governance of Education and Training Boards Circular Letter No 0002/2019, whilst it sets out guidelines in certain situations, should be primarily considered as a set of standards for members and staff of the Board. Members and staff are expected to ensure that their activities in relation to the ETB are governed at all times by these standards, in letter and in spirit. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board confirms that It complies with the up-to-date requirements of the Code in its governance practices and procedures. It should be noted that:
- the Code should be read in conjunction with the legislative provisions which govern the ETB sector and the Public Sector generally. Existing legislative provisions on matters that are also the subject of this Code continue to apply and for the avoidance of doubt, in the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the legislative provisions prevail; - provisions contained in the Code may be amended from time to time by the Minister for Education & Skills; - the Minister for Education & Skills or the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform may issue circulars and/or guidance notes, from time to time, in relation to the Code or related matters;
The Code of Practice provides a framework for the application of best practice in corporate governance in education and training boards. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board confirms that it complies with the up-to-date requirements of the code in its governance practices and procedures.
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Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board is guided by the principles set out in the Code of Practice document in meeting its responsibility to ensure that all activities meet the highest standards of corporate governance.
Draft Annual Financial Statements (AFS) - Financial Statements 2019 - Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31st of December 2019 is subject to audit by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General at the time of publication of the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Annual Report for 2019. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board will publish the audited financial statements within one month of receipt from the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General.
The Board confirms that there has been a review of the effectiveness of the system of internal control and that the Statement of Internal Control, which is subject to change until the external audit is completed, has been included in the Annual Financial Statements (AFS) for the year ended 31st of December 2019 which will be published within one month of receipt from the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General and as an appendix to the Chairperson’s Comprehensive Report that has been submitted to the Minister.
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Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board: Membership up to 19th September 2019
Cllr Mary Howard County Clare Local Authority Chairperson
Cllr Marian Hurley Limerick City and County Local Authority Deputy Chairperson
Ms Joan Aherne Staff Representative
Member from Bodies as per Section 30 (11) (b) of the Education and Training Boards Act Mr Tony Brazil (2013)
Member from Bodies as per Section 30 (11) (b) of the Education and Training Boards Act Mr Michael Cregan (2013)
Cllr Cathal Crowe County Clare Local Authority
Cllr Michael Donegan Limerick City and County Local Authority
Member from Bodies as per Section 30 (11) (b) of the Education and Training Boards Act Ms Mary Flanagan (2013)
Cllr Liam Galvin Limerick City and County Local Authority
Cllr Michael Hillery County Clare Local Authority
Cllr Gabriel Keating County Clare Local Authority
Member from Bodies as per Section 30 (11) (b) of the Education and Training Boards Act Mr Sean McMahon (2013)
Mr Gordon Mewis Staff Representative
Member from Bodies as per Section 30 (11) (b) of the Education and Training Boards Ms Ann Nicholas Act (2013)
Cllr Ann Norton County Clare Local Authority
Mr Dónal Ó hAiniféin Parent Representative
Cllr Richard O’Donoghue Limerick City and County Local Authority
Cllr Kieran O’Hanlon Limerick City and County Local Authority
Cllr Elena Secas Limerick City and County Local Authority
Cllr Lisa Marie Sheedy Limerick City and County Local Authority
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Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board: Membership from 2nd October 2019
Cllr Kieran O’Hanlon Limerick City and County Local Authority Chairperson
Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy County Clare Local Authority
Member from Bodies as per Section 30 (11) (b) of the Education and Training Boards Act Mr Michael Cregan (2013)
Cllr Michael Donegan Limerick City and County Local Authority
Member from Bodies as per Section 30 (11) (b) of the Education and Training Boards Act Ms Elaina Fitzgerald (2013)
Cllr Liam Galvin Limerick City and County Local Authority
Mr Michael Guilfoyle Staff Representative
Ms Kate Hehir Staff Representative
Ms Sheila Hickey Parent Representative
Cllr Gabriel Keating County Clare Local Authority
Cllr Sarah Kiely Limerick City and County Local Authority
Cllr Joe Killeen County Clare Local Authority
Member from Bodies as per Section 30 (11) (b) of the Education and Training Boards Act Mr Sean McMahon (2013)
Cllr Paul Murphy County Clare Local Authority
Cllr Ann Norton County Clare Local Authority
Member from Bodies as per Section 30 (11) (b) of the Education and Training Boards Act Mr Mark O’Dea (2013)
Mr Dónal Ó hAiniféin Parent Representative
Member from Bodies as per Section 30 (11) (b) of the Education and Training Boards Act Ms Marian Petty (2013)
Cllr Elena Secas Limerick City and County Local Authority
Cllr John Sheahan Limerick City and County Local Authority
Cllr Brigid Teefy Limerick City and County Local Authority
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ETB Board Membership Meetings Attended
NEW BOARD MEMBER 22/01 26/02 19/03 16/04 15/05 02/10 15/10 19/11 17/12 BOARD Ms Joan Aherne Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Mr Tony Brazil Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Mr Michael Cregan Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Cllr Cathal Crowe Yes No No No No Cllr Michael Donegan Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Ms Mary Flanagan No Yes Yes Yes Yes Cllr Liam Galvin Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Cllr Michael Hillery No No No No No Cllr Mary Howard Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Cllr Marian Hurley Yes Yes Yes No Yes Cllr Gabriel Keating Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Mr Gordon Mewis No Yes Yes Yes No Mr Sean McMahon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Ms Ann Nicholas No Yes Yes Yes Yes Cllr Ann Norton No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Cllr Richard O’Donoghue No Yes Yes No No Mr Donal Ó hAiniféin Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Cllr Kieran O'Hanlon Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Cllr Elena Secas Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Cllr Lisa Marie Sheehy Yes Yes No No No Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy Yes Yes No Yes Mr Michael Guilfoyle Yes No Yes Yes Ms Catherine Hehir Yes Yes Yes No Cllr Sarah Kiely No Yes Yes Yes Cllr Joe Killeen Yes Yes Yes No Cllr Paul Murphy Yes Yes Yes Yes Cllr John Sheahan No Yes Yes Yes Cllr Brigid Teefy Yes Yes Yes Yes Ms Sheila Hickey Yes Yes Yes No Ms Elaina Fitzgerald Yes Yes No Mr Mark O'Dea Yes Yes No Ms Marian Petty Yes No No
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ETB Audit and Risk Committee Membership Meetings Attended
COMMITTEE MEMBER 13/02 13/03 09/05 18/06 NEW COMMITTEE 19/12 Ms Marion Collins, Chairperson Yes Yes Yes Yes Cllr Marion Hurley Yes Yes Yes Yes Cllr Gabriel Keating Yes Yes Yes Yes Mr Declan Phillips No Yes Yes Yes Mr Jimmy Browne Yes No Yes Yes Mr Sean McMahon Yes Yes Yes Yes NEW COMMITTEE Mr Donal Fitzgibbon, Chairperson Yes Mr Fergus Dunne Yes Cllr Mary Howard Yes Cllr Gabriel Keating Yes Cllr Sarah Kiely Yes Mr Sean McMahon No Mr Declan Phillips No Mr Matt Power Yes
ETB Finance Committee Membership Meetings Attended
COMMITTEE MEMBER 26/02 26/03 05/06 NEW COMMITTEE 19/12 Mr Tony Brazil, Chairperson Yes Yes Yes Cllr Liam Galvin No No Yes Cllr Mary Howard Yes No Yes Cllr Kieran O'Hanlon No Yes Yes Mr Fergus Dunne Yes Yes Yes NEW COMMITTEE Mr Sean Conlon, Chairperson Yes Ms Sadie Ahern Yes Mr Eugene O'Brien Yes Cllr John Sheahan No Cllr Joe Killeen Yes Ms Elaina Fitzgerald Yes
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Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Finance Committee 2019 The Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Finance Committee fulfils an important role in the governance framework of the ETB by reviewing and reporting to the Board on; the draft service plan; whether the Chief Executive is implementing the Service Plan, as adopted by the Board, and within the expenditure limits set by the Minister; and whether the accounts as presented by the Chief Executive should be accepted by the Board.
The members of the Finance Committee from January 2019 to November 2019 External Internal Mr Tony Brazil, Chairperson Cllr Liam Galvin Mr Fergus Dunne Cllr Mary Howard Cllr Kieran O’Hanlon
The members of the Finance Committee from December 2019 External Internal Mr Sean Conlon, Chairperson Cllr John Sheahan Ms Sadie Aherne Cllr Joe Killeen Mr Eugene O’Brien Ms Elaina Fitzgerald
Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Finance Committee Meeting Dates 2019 26th February 2019 5th June 2019 26th March 2019 19th December 2019
Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Audit and Risk Committee 2019 The Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Audit and Risk Committee fulfils an important role in the governance framework of the ETB by assisting the Board monitor internal control, comprising corporate governance, risk management, internal audit and financial/non-financial controls implemented by executive management. The Committee does not undertake management responsibilities and is not a substitute for entity management controls and accountabilities.
The members of the Audit and Risk Committee from January 2019 to November 2019 External Internal Ms Marion Collins, Chairperson Cllr Gabriel Keating, Mr Jimmy Browne Cllr Marion Hurley Mr Declan Phillips Mr Sean McMahon
The members of the Audit and Risk Committee from December 2019 External Internal Mr Donal Fitzgibbon, Chairperson Cllr Gabriel Keating, Mr Fergus Dunne Cllr Sarah Kiely Cllr Mary Howard Mr Sean McMahon Mr Declan Phillips Mr Matt Power
Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Audit & Risk Committee Meeting Dates 2019
13th February 2019 18th June 2019 13th March 2019 19th December 2019 9th May 2019
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Organisation Support and Development
In 2019 Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board embarked on Year 3 of a 5-year Strategy Statement, which charts the path for the authority’s education and training provision, youth work and other statutory functions over the next 3 years to 2021. This strategy statement emphasises the role the authority will play in fulfilling the personal, social, economic and employability needs of the community served by the ETB. The authority is committed to the continuous improvement of its services in the context of the Government of Ireland’s Transformation of Public Services Programme. Within Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, Organisation Support and Development oversees the management of the ETB’s resources across the Human Resources, Corporate Services, Finance, ICT and Capital and Procurement departments.
The role of Organisation Support and Development is to lead on the delivery of organisational and strategic administrative initiatives (structures, policy, systems, initiatives and interventions) which enhance the capability of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board to deliver on the four goals outlined in the Strategy Statement and ensure best practice in terms of the authority’s corporate governance. This is done in collaboration with the Directors of the ETB’s Schools and Further Education and Training divisions.
Working across all 4 goals, Organisation Support and Development aims to deliver increased value to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board by further enhancement of sound and coherent policies, systems and engagement processes, which ensure that the ETB is compliant with legislation, attracts and retains high quality staff, demonstrates excellence in governance and supports the achievement of the authority’s vision as defined in the Strategy Statement.
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The success of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board has been built on the committed effort of its staff since amalgamation in 2013. One of the key themes which emerged from the consultation process to develop the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Strategy Statement was the importance of providing a supportive, collaborative, safe and healthy working environment for all staff. This theme has been reflected in Priority Goal 2 – Staff Support and Organisational Development. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board continued to develop and update relevant policies and procedures during 2019 to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, best practice, customer service and corporate governance. The following policies were adopted by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board in 2019:
Policy • Anti-Fraud Corruption Policy • National ETB Procurement Policy and Procedures • Parental Leave Policy (Update)
Good progress was made with a programme of planned improvements during 2019, including identifying e-business solutions and reviewing existing processes. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board remains committed to the continuous improvement of its services in the context of the Government of Ireland’s Transformation of Public Services Programme and the policy framework outlined in Our Public Service 2020. The authority worked on a number of key themes and initiatives during 2019 including:
Information Communications Technology: Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board formally launched its ICT Strategy in March 2018. This strategy provides a roadmap to enhance and improve the use of ICT in teaching, learning and administration practices across the organisation in the short to medium term. This ICT Strategy aims to identify and plan for the implementation of actions to improve the services offered by the authority. The ICT Strategy presents a realistic vision for the development, enhancement and integration of ICT across the organisation. Currently, strategic priority key performance indicators are being effectively delivered. Given the significant changes in the Education and Training sector in recent years, the use of ICT in assisting and supporting the change process is a key focus of the plan.
The role of ICT continues to evolve across all areas of the ETB’s services during 2019. Its importance to the organisation has grown significantly and its range of services and supports to administrative offices and schools/centres are constantly evolving. The ICT department is responsible for the co-ordination and management of technical support for the ETB and this includes project management of new systems, upgrades and ICT fit-outs for new schools and extensions. As part of the ICT Strategy the ETB continuously reviews and develops its infrastructure and identifies appropriate software systems, upgrades and new relevant and appropriate hardware. The ICT department develops and maintains the communication systems of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, endeavouring to ensure data protection and security across all ETB systems. The ICT department will continue to assist and advise on all ICT procurement and to ensure Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans are completed and reviewed.
Legal and Compliance: Demonstration of compliance is on-going, with all Policies under constant review. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board procured two software systems, namely Pegasus (to ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation) and Privacy Engine (a system which not only helps demonstrate GDPR compliance but is used as a training tool to increase staff knowledge on Cyber Security, Phishing, Data Protection legislation etc.). Work is on-going on the completion of the
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Compliance Workbook to ensure Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board fulfils its obligations under the CL 0002/2019 Code of Practice for the Governance of Education and Training Boards.
Data Protection: On the 25th May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect. In Ireland, GDPR has been given legislative effect in the new Data Protection Act 2018. To fulfil its statutory obligations, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board gathers, stores and processes large amounts of data on a variety of data subjects. The ETB is committed to a policy of protecting the rights and freedoms of individuals with respect to the processing of their personal data. The authority has a designated Data Protection Officer who acts as the point of contact for all data privacy queries and has developed a Data Protection Policy in order to supplement its Privacy Policy. During 2019, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board received 18 Data Access Requests.
Freedom of Information: Section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 requires Freedom of Information (FOI) bodies to prepare and publish as much information as possible in an open and accessible manner on a routine basis outside of FOI, having regard to the principles of openness, transparency and accountability as set out in Sections 8(5) and 11(3) of the Act. This allows for the publication or giving of records outside of FOI, provided that such publication or giving of access is not prohibited by law. The scheme commits FOI bodies to make information available as part of their normal business activities in accordance with this scheme and Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board has published the ETB’s FOI Publication Scheme on its website and has a designated FOI Officer. During 2019, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board received 13 FOI Requests. These requests came from journalists, interest groups, staff and parents. 9 requests were granted, 3 were partially granted and 1 was already in the public domain.
Protected Disclosures: In accordance with the provisions of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board has appointed a designated officer for receiving protected disclosures and has put in place a policy “Policy for the Making of Protected Disclosures by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Workers” which is published on the ETB website. This policy, in tandem with the legislation, will encourage workers to report potential wrongdoing in the knowledge that their concerns will be taken seriously and investigated, where appropriate, and that their confidentiality will be respected. As required by section 22 of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board confirms that no Protected Disclosures were made in 2019.
Risk Management: The Corporate Risk Management Policy was approved in 2017 and, based on a prepared business plan, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board provides a risk register reflecting Organisation Support, Further Education and Training and Schools. The Risk Register is a living document which is updated as new risks are identified, or risk likelihood/severity is amended due to suitable controls being put in place to reduce/remove the risk.
The Board maintains active oversight of risk management and confirms that it has carried out an assessment of the principal risks, associated mitigation measures and reviewed the effectiveness of these measures in 2019. The Board manages risk for the organisation through a structured risk management programme. The Board is assisted in its risk management function by the Audit and Risk Committee. The Board also relies on the Internal Audit Unit (IAU) and its reports, on the C&AG annual audit and any external audit such as an ESF audit and/or Revenue audit. In addition, there is a review of the effectiveness of the system of internal controls performed on an annual basis.
Risk Management is a standing item at all meetings and consideration includes, inter alia:
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• Risk reports from senior management including the ETB’s Compliance Officer • Changes in risk ratings
Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board undertook a number of activities in 2019 to support the management of enterprise risk and to demonstrate good governance. The underpinning evidence base for this work is legislation relevant to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and the Code of Practice for the Governance of Education and Training Boards (Department of Education and Skills, Circular Letter 0002/2019). The following outputs were completed during the year:
• Quarterly review and updating of the Corporate Risk Register • Quarterly review and updating of the Further Education and Training Risk Register • Quarterly review and updating of the Schools Risk Register
The key risks identified were presented to the Audit and Risk Committee and work was on-going on managing the risks identified, reducing risk and identifying new risk areas. The focus was on identifying the key risks that could prevent Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board deliver on its Strategy Statement and associated control measures to be implemented in order to mitigate the impact of such risks.
The risks identified are added to the Risk Register and categorised as follows:
Compliance, Contractual, Financial, Operational, Reputational and Strategic. These risks are then rated in terms of likelihood and impact and classified accordingly as Red, Amber or Green risks. Management control measures, which are put in place to mitigate the impact of these risks, are documented on the risk register. Once the risks have been identified and recorded on the risk register, they are reviewed by management as follows: Red - every quarter, Amber - six monthly, Green – annually.
The Board confirms that it has carried out an assessment of the ETB’s principal risks and details of these identified risks, including associated mitigation measures or strategies, have been submitted as an Appendix to the Chairperson’s Comprehensive Report to the Minister of Education & Skills.
The Chairperson of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board confirms that the organisation Is adhering to the relevant aspects of the Public Spending Code.
The formation of a new Board for the period 2019 to 2024 was also undertaken, with the election of staff representatives and nominees to the ETB Board.
Insurance and Legal issues: Support and advice continued to be provided in 2019 by the Corporate Services department to all staff throughout the organisation in respect of legal issues arising, potential claims, and personal injuries claims.
Health and Safety: Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board aims through the control of risks and an on-going policy of risk reduction to ensure that accident/incident or near miss occurrences are avoided, thereby safeguarding the safety, health and welfare of staff, students/learners and contractors who have reason to enter any of the authority’s buildings. The ETB had 2 reportable accidents to the Health and Safety Authority during 2019.
Official Language Scheme: Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board is guided by the principles and committed to implementing the obligations arising from the Official Languages Act 2003. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board was subject to an audit by Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga on the implementation of commitments in its language scheme (An Scéim Teanga). Findings to be published in 2020.
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Human Resources: Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Human Resources department managed the recruitment and selection of 265 posts in 2019, ensuring compliance with best practice and the fulfilment of statutory obligations. In addition, a range of HR-related services were provided in support of all staff in schools, centres and head office. 2019 saw a number of changes to the Further Education and Training sector with the advent of new apprenticeships such as Hairdressing, pre- apprenticeship courses and an increase in demand for existing apprentices. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board has been heavily involved in the recruitment of apprenticeship instructors to meet this new and existing demand. There is a commitment nationally to have 50,000 apprenticeship and traineeship places by 2020. With a focus on Skills for the Economy and to ensure that the needs of business and industry are met in 2019, the HR department continued to be involved in the recruitment of staff in terms of a pipeline supply to meet the need for upskilling of people in employment and the engagement and upskilling of unemployed persons with the introduction of a number of courses in these areas where skills gaps were identified through the Enterprise Engagement and Active Inclusion programmes.
The authority’s post-primary schools were allocated 14 additional posts of responsibility in 2019. The HR department managed this internal recruitment process leading to the strengthening of Leadership and Management teams within ETB schools, with emphasis on achieving the highest standards of educational outcomes for students to sustain an environment that underpins high quality in student care, learning and teaching.
In 2019 the HR department worked closely with the Schools Division to recruit a Local Creative Youth Partnership co-ordinator as Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board was one of 3 chosen pilot ETBs nationally to receive Creative Youth Funding under the Creative Ireland programme. The objective of this partnership was to combine a wide range of resources to provide out-of-school creative activities for children and young people that complement and work with formal school settings. Funding for 2020 has been secured to continue this programme, based on the success of the pilot in 2019.
In 2019, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board became patron of two Community National Schools in County Clare. The HR department provided support and assistance to both school management and staff during this transition and continues to support both schools to provide high quality student care, teaching and learning.
Capital and Procurement: Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s on-going investment in educational infrastructure involved Capital expenditure of €19.1m in schools and centres across Limerick and Clare in 2019. This was supplemented by additional expenditure from ETB resources in the region of €1m, bringing the total investment in infrastructure to over €20m in 2019. The National ETB Procurement Policy (including the suite of template documents for tendering above and below the EU Thresholds) was adopted by the ETB Board on 15th October 2019. During 2019, staff from the Capital and Procurement department engaged in both formal and informal professional development, including the ETBI/UCC Procurement Training Programme, while staff also provided training to FET and schools Senior Management Teams and school and centre-based admin staff on the National Procurement Policy and the ETB Multi-Annual Procurement Plan (MAPP). The Chairperson affirms adherence to the relevant procurement policy and procedures and the development and implementation of the Corporate Procurement Plan.
The close collaboration between the Capital and Procurement and Finance departments was maintained in 2019. The Capital and Procurement Officer reported to both Audit and Finance Committees on the Capital Programme and Procurement function during 2019, while reports on all
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tenders over €100,000 continue to issue to each meeting of the Finance Committee. The effectiveness of the collaboration between the Finance and Capital and Procurement departments was demonstrated in the completion of the first Multi-Annual Procurement Plan (MAPP). Both the Multi- Annual Procurement Plan (MAPP) and the 2019 Corporate Procurement Plan (CPP) were completed by the ETB in August 2019 and submitted to ETBI.
Finance Strategy: The objective of the Finance department is to support the Board in the achievement, within budget, of objectives set out in the annual Service Plan. Finance support includes decision making support, corporate control of public money, transaction processing and statutory accountability, and ensuring the ETB has complied with its obligations under tax law.
Statutory Accountability: Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board confirms that it is its responsibility for the preparation of the annual report and financial statements, and considers that the financial statements properly present the income and expenditure of the authority and the state of affairs of the authority.
Sources of Funding: Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board is funded primarily by the Department of Education and Skills (DES) for the delivery of its second level and SOLAS and DES for Further Education and Training provision. In 2019, funding for particular projects was also provided by other Government of Ireland departments and agencies including:
o Department of Rural and Community Development o Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection o Department of Children and Youth Affairs o Department of Justice and Equality o Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation o European Union o Funds are also raised through charges for services such as tuition fees, rent of rooms and activities at local level.
Financial Statements 2019: It is the responsibility of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board for the preparation of the annual report and financial statements and, based on the information available to it, considers that the financial statements properly present the income and expenditure of the authority and the state of affairs of the authority.
Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 2019 are subject to audit by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG). Following audit sign-off by the C&AG, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board will publish the audited financial statements within one month of receipt from the C&AG.
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Financial Summary for the year ended the 31st December 2019
Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board
Operating Statement for the Year Ended 31st December 2019 *
* Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Financial Statements for 2019 are prepared and submitted to the Department of Education & Skills and to the Comptroller and Auditor General for audit. Following audit sign- off by the C&AG and following Department of Education & Skills presentation of the accounts to the Houses of the Oireachtas, the Financial Statements will be published on the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board website and linked to the Annual Report. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Annual Report 2019 Page 18
Schools Division
Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board is responsible for the management and operation of 2 Community National Schools and 18 Post-Primary Schools in Limerick and Clare (in addition to one dedicated PLC College, Limerick College of Further Education, which is funded through SOLAS).
A highlight in 2019, was the establishment of the first of its Community National Schools. Two national schools, which teach using the Steiner pedagogy, transferred from previous patron Lifeways Ireland to the patronage of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board on 1 September 2019. Mol an Óige Community National School, Ennistymon, and Raheen Wood Community National School, Tuamgraney, are the first Community National Schools established under the ETB. Community National Schools are co-educational, multi-denominational schools underpinned by the core values of excellence in education, care, respect, equality and community.
In 2019/2020, 35.37% of overall enrolment for post-primary students for the region was directly to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Schools, while the ETB is also co-patron of 4 community/ comprehensive schools who account for a further 12% of overall post-primary enrolment in the region. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board schools provide a welcoming and inclusive environment, have a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, provide strong school leadership, an inviting school culture and are dedicated to ensuring each student reaches their potential. In addition to the management of primary and post-primary schools, the Schools Division also has responsibility for youth work services.
The overall aim of the Schools Division is to enhance individual ETB schools by providing a range of supports to further enrich student experiences and student outcomes. This is achieved through consultation with Principals and Deputy Principals, identification of priority areas, addressing the systemic requirements from the Department of Education and Skills and also through partnership with the key providers from the DES support services such as the Professional Development Service for Teachers, Junior Cycle Team, National Educational Psychological Service, Tusla, National Council for
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Special Education Needs and other relevant bodies. The Schools Division provides supports through three main service delivery channels, namely Leadership in Schools, Quality Learning and Teaching and Student and Staff Support whose work encompasses the following:
- Development of an inclusive policy framework for our students - Advice and support regarding curricular and educational planning - Support and guidance of student support teams - Section 29 Appeals - Parental complaints process - Support with School Self-Evaluation and School Improvement Plans and DEIS - Supporting schools in the implementation of the DES Quality Framework for Schools - Looking at our Schools (LAOS) - Support for students at risk - Supporting Student and Parent voice - Training and support for Boards of Management
Individual schools are supported by the ETB to enhance their role in communities by increased collaboration and communication with all stakeholders including students, parents, local sporting, community and voluntary organisations.
Primary Education Primary education consists of an eight-year cycle following the Primary School Curriculum (1999): junior infants, senior infants, and first to sixth classes. The primary curriculum aims to provide a broad learning experience and encourages a rich variety of approaches to teaching and learning that cater for the different needs of individual children. The primary curriculum is designed to nurture the child in all dimensions of his or her life — spiritual, moral, cognitive, emotional, imaginative, aesthetic, social and physical. The Primary School Curriculum (1999) outlines the contents of children’s learning — the what and how of children’s learning — for children’s first eight years in school, from junior infants to sixth class. The curriculum aims to: - develop each child’s potential to the full - encourage a love of learning - help children develop skills they will use all their lives.
The curriculum is presented in seven areas, some of which are further subdivided into subjects. These are: - Language: Gaeilge and English - Mathematics - Social, environmental and scientific education (SESE): history, geography and science - Arts education: visual arts, music and drama - Physical education - Social, personal and health education (SPHE) - Religious or ethical education is the responsibility of the different school patron bodies.
Actual and Projected Enrolments (Primary) Two national schools, which teach using the Steiner pedagogy, transferred from previous patron Lifeways Ireland to the patronage of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board on 1 September 2019. Mol an Óige Community National School, Ennistymon, and Raheen Wood Community National School, Tuamgraney, are the first Community National Schools established under Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. Community National Schools are co-educational, multi-denominational
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schools underpinned by the core values of excellence in education, care, respect, equality and community.
Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board: Primary Actual & Projected Enrolments
Actual Enrolments Projected Enrolments Primary Schools 30th September 2019 30th September 2020 Mol an Óige Community National 20313J 130 130 School, Ennistymon, Co Clare Raheen Wood Community National 20312H 110 120 School, Tuamgraney, Co Clare
Post-Primary Education Programmes on offer in Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board post-primary schools include: - Junior Certificate - Transition Year Programmes - Leaving Certificate - Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme - Applied Leaving Certificate Programmes
Subjects on offer through the schools’ curriculum include science, technology, engineering, maths, (STEM), languages, humanities and arts at both Junior and Senior levels. A focus on the holistic development of ETB students involves encouraging engagement in extracurricular activities including sport, drama, music, science, entrepreneurship, debating and multimedia projects. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board schools continue to attract a significant cohort of post-primary students, with a total of 9699 enrolled in September 2019.
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Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board: Post-Primary Actual & Projected Enrolments Projected Actual Enrolments Enrolments Post-Primary Schools 30th September 30th September 2019 2020 70830N Ennis Community College, Ennis, Co Clare 463 467 70840Q Ennistymon Vocational School, Ennistymon, Co Clare 250 252 70860W St Michael’s Community College, Kilmihil, Co Clare 244 250 70880F St Joseph’s Community College, Kilkee, Co Clare 145 145 70900I Scariff Community College, Scariff, Co Clare 431 431 70901K St Anne’s Community College, Killaloe, Co Clare 560 608 71700F Coláiste Mhuire, Askeaton, Co Limerick 395 395 71790J Desmond College, Newcastle West, Co Limerick 392 402 71840V Coláiste Chiaráin, Croom, Co Limerick 681 680 71850B Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher, Co Limerick 569 597 71930W Limerick College of Further Education, Limerick 1021 1005 76061W Coláiste na Trócaire, Rathkeale, Co Limerick 493 514 76070A Coláiste Iósaef, Kilmallock, Co Limerick 385 427 76073G Castletroy College, Castletroy, Limerick 1200 1200 76075K St John Bosco Community College, Kildysart, Co Clare 258 294 76093M Coláiste Íde agus Iosef, Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick 674 683 76101I Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh, Meal Síor Anraí, Luimneach 651 686 Thomond Community College, Moylish Park, Moylish, 76414G 527 631 Limerick 76476F Mungret Community College, Mungret, Limerick 360 496 TOTALS 9699 10,163
The Department of Education and Skills estimates that the number of post-primary students will increase over the next three years with an expected increase of 47,500 students. The post-primary school population is expected to peak in 2025 at 417,000. The table above outlines the increased enrolments across Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board schools. In September 2019, the recognised student enrolment in ETB schools was 9699 students. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board schools project increasing enrolments for September 2020 to reach approximately 10,163 students.
Schools Division Highlights During 2019
Principals and Deputy Principals’ Forum Meetings: The role of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s Schools Division is to facilitate collaboration and best-practice undertaken by schools across its community. The format of meetings for school leaders was changed in August 2019 to include both Principals and Deputy Principals so as to promote the shared leadership principle of managing schools in the ETB. A number of advisory groups also progressed the work of the Principals and Deputy Principals’ Forum between meetings. As part of this process, a number of areas were addressed including educational planning, timetabling and curricular planning for wellbeing in the new Junior Cycle, managing critical incidents in schools, Risk Management, Policy Development, Children First Procedures, Education (Admissions to School Act) 2018 and Leadership and Management in Post- Primary Schools Circular 03/2018.
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Leading Learning and Teaching and Teaching Framework: The Leading Learning and Teaching Framework continues to support schools in continuously improving the quality of learning experiences for ETB students. This included seminars for schools, individual visits to schools, support of School Self- Evaluation (SSE), Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools (DEIS); and the quality framework for schools Looking at Our Schools (LAOS) was provided to all schools. Sessions for the Curriculum Leaders across the authority’s schools were facilitated in May and October to support the sharing of good practice and collaboration. A training for trainers’ session was delivered to new Curriculum Leaders and also the Special Education Needs co-ordinators in October.
Admission Policy Templates & Resource Pack for Schools: The Director of Schools provided template documentation and guidance to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board schools regarding the new admissions policies since September 2019.
A Handbook on Suspensions & Expulsions: The Director of Schools provided principals with a handbook with regard to suspensions and expulsions. This handbook has been circulated to all principals and will be beneficial to Boards of Management also. A seminar and workshop for principals on Section 29 Appeals was organised to provide training for principals who act as Secretaries to their respective Boards of Management.
Year Head Training: A Year Head training programme has been put in place for all Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board schools since September 2019. The work of the Year Head is essential in guiding students to the best learning and developmental outcomes. Training was facilitated by a principal and experienced Year Head from Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board schools.
Support Teams - Inclusive Education Workshops & Clustering: The Support Team aims to support post-primary schools in the development of a whole-school systematic, collaborative and collective response to inclusive and special education.
The team guides schools in their implementation of School Self-Evaluation (DES Inspectorate 2016) to develop a school provision map, reflecting current provision for learners with additional and special educational needs across the Continuum of Support (NEPS 2010).
Specifically, senior leadership teams, Special Educational Needs co-ordinators (SENCOs) and Curriculum Leaders (CLs) will be guided in best practice to implement a cycle of School Self-Evaluation (DES Inspectorate 2016), informed by the “Looking At Our Schools Quality Framework” (DES Inspectorate, 2016), to develop a whole-school provision map, reflecting current provision to support students identified with additional and special education needs across the Continuum of Support (DES, 2017; NEPS, 2010).
All Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board schools benefited from this valuable support throughout 2019, and the Support Team worked with schools in clusters in accordance with geographical location so as to minimise disruption to schools.
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Advisory Groups: A number of advisory groups were established since September 2019 to support schools. Principals and Deputy Principals are involved with advisory groups with regards to the important and dynamic areas of enhancing the service delivery of ETB schools. These advisory groups meet to provide direction and advice to the creation of supports and interventions to help Principals and Deputy Principals; - Risk Register including Safeguarding - Health & Safety - Special Education Needs - Parents & Guardians - Digital Strategy - Scoileanna lán-Ghaeilge - Curriculum Committee
Training and Supports for post-primary schools in 2019: Support seminars and training have been provided to post-primary personnel in the following areas;
- Year Head training - Digital Clusters training and community of best-practice Day 1 - Student Support Team Co-ordinators Cluster Day 2 meeting - Meeting of Digital Learning Working Group - Allocations Seminar for school principals - Section 29 Appeals meeting for school principals - Leading Inclusive Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LILTA) Cluster Day 1
Reducing Single-Use Plastics: In accordance with the directive from the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, Richard Bruton TD, that no government department or agency should buy single-use plastic cups, cutlery or straws for use within their offices (Friday, 4 January 2019) Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board schools have installed water fountains and advised parents/guardians and students to refrain from the use of single-use plastics. Efforts are continuing to be as creative as possible in sustainable practices and procedures to reduce waste and effects on climate.
Jigsaw - One Good School™ Initiative: Four Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board schools took part in Jigsaw’s One Good School™ Initiative. This initiative is designed to complement and contribute to the wellbeing agenda in schools and to support schools in their delivery of wellbeing as well as School Self-Evaluation, specifically focusing on the area of mental health. Jigsaw’s One Good School focus is ‘universal’, focusing on all students, school staff and parents. In this way, it is hoped that schools that choose to engage in the One Good School™ Initiative will experience a programme of work that will support them in their mental health and wellbeing role. Additionally, there is the added advantage of participating schools having knowledge of and being familiar with Jigsaw’s scope of practice and referral procedures for our clinical services to facilitate appropriate referrals as and when required. The Director of Schools is extremely grateful to Gerard Linnane, Service Manager, Jigsaw Limerick, for all the encouragement and advice he has provided to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and its schools.
Leadership Mentoring: Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s Schools Division established a panel of experienced school leaders (principals and deputy principals) to work closely as mentors to newly-appointed school leaders from September 2019. The purpose of this mentoring programme focuses on formal and informal meetings between mentors and mentees and to facilitate a tailored and unique level of peer support and guidance in the management of schools. This initiative is
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supported by the OSD directorate and the HR department. It is also linked closely to the Department of Education and Skills Quality Framework for Schools Looking at Our Schools (LAOS). The content for the programme was developed and delivered by the Director of Schools, Director of OSD and a sub-group of principals and deputy principals.
Special Education Teaching: The Department of Education and Skills introduced a new Special Education Teaching Model as per Circular 0015/2017 in September 2017. The model of allocation requires schools to determine how the resources are allocated to the students with the greatest need. A task group was established in 2017 to assist schools in transitioning to the new model. Six Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board schools were identified to pilot the new model of allocation. The authority’s schools also work with Mary Immaculate College’s network of Special Education Needs co- ordinators facilitated by Dr Johanna Fitzgerald to develop a programme of continuous professional development for all of the authority’s schools. From August 2019, this support was merged with the Curriculum Leaders network and called Leading Inclusive Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LILTA) to ensure that all schools are being supported to facilitate a whole-school approach to inclusive education and assessment.
Digital Clusters: Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Schools Division continued the best- practice of supporting schools through cluster days which started in September 2019. An individual school needs analysis was undertaken by the Director of Schools to determine the support required. Schools were provided with the required training, advice and support via StaffCONNECT and LCETBSchools.com in the best use of Microsoft Office 365. Tailored support in utilising SharePoint sites for schools and Microsoft Teams was also facilitated. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board established a Google Education Groups Ireland forum to support schools across the region. Three cluster days for schools that use Microsoft 365 and G Suite for Education were organised for schools to avail of.
Junior Cycle Wellbeing: The authority’s schools are participating and hosting the Cluster-Based Continuous Professional Development provided by the Junior Cycle Team to Support Implementation of Junior Cycle Framework. The Director of Schools facilitated a day for principals and deputy principals who undertake timetabling in schools to look at ways that the timetabling of 400 hours for wellbeing could be achieved. The feedback from the session was extremely positive. Further sessions are planned for those responsible for timetables in future years in order to support the new Junior Cycle.
The STEM Alliance Pilot Initiative: The ETB’s Schools Division continues to support the innovative, industry-led project that aims to encourage young people to become engaged and interested in STEM, signed in the Mid-West between Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and regional industry clusters - Limerick for Engineering and Limerick for IT. The objective is to promote awareness and understanding of the importance and relevance of STEM to everyday life and increase awareness of career opportunities that exist on their doorstep. The project focus is on empowering teachers and young people to experience and become knowledgeable about STEM skills for life.
In September 2019, a new forum was established for the Guidance Counsellors of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board schools and the community schools which Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board is co-patron of. This group met at a different Limerick or Clare based industry to develop and harness greater links with the industries in the region. The ETB’s Schools Division is extremely grateful to the Mid-West Jobs Task Force for its efforts on working with its schools in enhancing partnership between schools and business and industry and the research community.
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STEM experiences, highlighting and increasing the awareness around the importance of STEM and the career opportunities that exist. This was achieved by establishing relationships with STEM enterprise and industry, schools and educators, Further and Higher-level institutions, and the wider STEM community. The partnership has been very successful in fostering a culture of collaboration for professional learning in STEM education. This innovative STEM Education pilot project, the first of its kind in Ireland, is leading the way in developing a model that could be adopted by initiatives and fora across Ireland and internationally.
Student Support Team: Meetings with the individual student support teams in the authority’s schools were facilitated by the Director of Schools and the ETB’s Schools Division Support Team, with the teams continuing to be pro-active in supporting students at risk. The student support team co-ordinators met four times during the course of 2019. A Student Support Team advisory group was established in October 2019 and training for newly-appointed student support teams was facilitated in December 2019 over the course of two days. This training, which was co-ordinated by the Director of Schools, was delivered in a multi-agency approach with inputs from a range of services and groups in the Limerick and Clare region including; NEPS, Tusla, the ETB’s HR Department, Children’s Grief Project, Jigsaw and the Schools Division Support Team.
Student Support Team Conference: A meeting of Student Support Team Co-ordinators was held on 29 May in Castleconnell, Co Limerick to launch a manual for schools on developing student support in schools.
Safeguarding Working Group: This group has members from both Schools and Further Education and Training. It continues to support the implementation of the Children First Guidelines 2017 and the Department of Education and Skills Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools 2017. This involves the provision of training to Designated Liaison Persons (DLPs), support and guidance with risk assessments, training and support to Boards of Management and development of policies and resources. A standard presentation for all staff was created and distributed to all schools in August relative to child safeguarding and procedures for mandatory reporting.
Core Values for Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Schools: ETB Schools were presented with a plaque for each school on the core values of authority schools. This followed a process of consultation with schools.
Coláiste Iósaef Community College Official Opening: Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board marked the official opening of the multi-million euro new school extension at Coláiste Iósaef Community College, Kilmallock, on Friday, 8 November 2019. The opening and plaque unveiling was undertaken by Minister of State at the Department of Finance and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Patrick O’Donovan TD.
The event was attended by the school’s students, staff and board of management, the Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Cllr Michael Sheahan, the Chair of the ETB, Cllr Kieran O’Hanlon, the ETB senior management team, representatives from the Sisters of Charity of St Paul community, the project design team and the main contractor, as well as numerous elected representatives and representatives of the local community.
BT Young Scientist 2020: A total of thirteen projects, from Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board schools, have qualified for the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition at the RDS, Dublin, 8-11 January 2020. A summary of the schools, number of projects and titles of the successful projects are outlined in the table on the next page:
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Number of School Titles of Projects Projects St John Bosco Community 1. Slurry Pit Laser Saves Lives 1 College 1. Bernoulli's Principle from “Whooh – Haah” to Hurling Desmond College / 2. iScope - The Design and Development of an Enhanced Digital 3 Gaelcholáiste Uí Chonba Stethoscope for Remote Auscultation 3. Exercise is the "KEY" Mungret Community 1. To Investigate The Attitudes of Irish Secondary School Students 1 College Towards Global Catastrophes Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh 1 1. Le h-antaibheathach nó gan antaibheathach sin í an Cheist 1. Comestibles Coláiste Chiaráin 2 2. App to identify poisonous mushrooms and plants 1. Crash Barrier Ambulance 2. VAR AI-Efficient Intelligent Decisions Castletroy College 4 3. A Plastic for Our Planet -Toward A Sustainable Biodegradable 4. Bin Buddy - A Smart Sorting Bin
Local Creative Youth Partnership (LCYP): Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board was successful in its application to be included in the Local Creative Youth Partnership (LCYP) - a pilot initiative under the Creative Ireland Programme’s Creative Youth Plan. Local Creative Youth Partnership (LCYP) is a pilot initiative under the Creative Ireland programme’s Creative Youth Plan to expand cultural and creative creativity at a regional level, with a total of €300,000 divided equally between the three ETBs of Limerick and Clare, Kerry and Laois/Offaly.
A meeting of the members of the original steering group, the co-ordinator and Director of Schools took place on 22 October 2019. Limerick and Clare Local Creative Youth Partnership (LCYP) Steering Group reports to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, the Department of Education and Skills and Creative Ireland in the design and delivery of a Creative Youth programme for the region. The LCYP programme is funded by Creative Ireland and is drawn down by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board through the Department of Education and Skills.
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Further Education and Training Division
The Further Education and Training Act 2013 established SOLAS to manage, co-ordinate and support the delivery of an integrated Further Education and Training strategy by the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs). The work of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s Further Education and Training (FET) Division is underpinned by the strategic direction set in the SOLAS Further Education and Training Strategy 2014-2019, the SOLAS Corporate Plan 2017-2019 and the Strategic Performance Agreement between SOLAS and Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board 2018 - 2022. This work is operationalised locally through the authority’s FET Division Strategic Framework 2015-2020 and the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Strategy Statement 2017-2021.
The ETB’s FET Division has responded to National FET Priorities through the development of a range of key local horizontal action plans and frameworks in order to ensure the local implementation of national priorities. These include the following: - FET Technology Enhanced Learning Framework 2017 - 2020 - FET Information Recruitment and Guidance Framework 2016 - 2020 - FET Enterprise Engagement Framework 2017 - 2020 - FET Active Inclusion Support Service Framework - FET Professional Development Action Plan 2019 – 2021 - FET Framework for the Integration of Language, Literacy and Numeracy
Within this context, and working closely with a range of partners including SOLAS, the Department of Education & Skills (DES), the Department of Employment Affairs & Social Protection (DEASP), Enterprise and Community Partners, the authority’s FET Division delivered a suite of quality provision (both full-time and part-time) to over 25,310 beneficiaries in 2019. It provided 2,617 course instances in 2019 in 33 FET centres and around 300 locations across Limerick and Clare.
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Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board FET Division Beneficiaries 2019 Apprenticeship 2016+ Apprenticeship 65 Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Phases 2,4,6 1456 Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Phase 7 227 Full-time Bridging and Foundation Training 17 Full-time Community Training Centres 247 Full-time Justice Workshop 27 Full-time Local Training Initiatives 160 Full-time PLC 2419 Full-time Specialist Training Providers 204 Full-time Specific Skills Training 516 Full-time Traineeship Employed 70 Full-time Traineeship Training 428 Full-time VTOS Core 853 Full-time Youthreach 543 Part-time Adult Literacy Groups 3905 Part-time BTEI Groups 2159 Part-time Community Education 4962 Part-time ESOL 1362 Part-time Evening Training 1661 Part-time FET Co-operation Hours 896 Part-time ITABE 194 Part-time Extra Co-Op Hours-Education Service 1151 Part-time Skills for Work 1090 Part-time Skills to Advance 595 Part-time Voluntary Literacy Tuition 103 25310
The Strategic Performance Agreement between SOLAS and Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board sets out the context, strategic priorities and the authority’s contribution to the achievement of key national FET sector targets over 2018-2020. It also articulates The ETB’s commitment to supporting the implementation of a range of national policies and strategies relevant to FET provision and identifies the key risks and challenges which must be mitigated and addressed in order to ensure successful delivery of this agreement. The Strategic Performance Agreement outlines the contribution Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board will make to the National FET Strategy and National Targets under 6 priority areas:
- Skills for the Economy - Active Inclusion - Quality Provision - Outcomes-based Planning and Funding - Standing of FET - National FET Targets
As part of its annual planning and reporting process, the FET Division produces a comprehensive Annual Report which is submitted to SOLAS. A selection of highlights from the 2019 Annual Report are outlined under the 6 priority areas as follows:
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Skills for the Economy:
The sectoral approach to skills development through skills clusters (i.e. Limerick for Engineering, Limerick for Film, Limerick for Hospitality, STEM Alliance, etc.) is a unique and innovative approach, which facilitates the sharing of regional labour market intelligence, and allows industry needs to be matched to education providers. Regional intelligence is also gathered through Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board representation on the Chambers of Commerce, LEOs, IBEC, chairing the Mid-West Regional Skills Forum, IDA, DEASP, etc., enabling the FET Division to address specific training needs and design bespoke programmes where required.
In February 2019, the Regional Enterprise Plan Mid-West to 2020, highlighted the strategic objectives and key actions involving Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. Responsibilities identified to drive enterprise-growth included organisational inputs to assist economic and job creation in the film industry, develop regional ‘Smart E-Hubs’, assist local enterprises identify their skills’ needs, pilot enterprise initiatives targeted at unemployment blackspots, expand the Mid-West STEM Alliance and develop a marine enterprise zone.
A key milestone for the ETB’s FET Division in 2019, was the validation of its National Hairdressing Apprenticeship as a statutory apprenticeship under the Industrial Training Act 1967, the first nationally- recognised standard for the hairdressing industry. The National Hairdressing Apprenticeship Programme is the first “post-2016” apprenticeship developed by the ETB sector to be recommended for approval without any specific validation conditions. http://hairdressingapprenticeship.ie/
The Limerick for Engineering showcase event took place in March 2019 in Shannon Airport Departures Hall. ETB apprentices, instructors and advisors hosted a variety of demonstrations at the ETB stand, including augmented reality welding. This free event was open to all and aimed to encourage school leavers and career changers to consider a rewarding, exciting career within the engineering sector. Brought to life by the Limerick for Engineering consortium, of which Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board is a member, the showcase featured interactive stands from almost 50 leading companies based in the Mid-West region, including Cook Medical, Johnson & Johnson, Roadbridge, Analog Devices and Ei Electronics.
During 2019, the ETB’s Enterprise Engagement Support Service offered targeted education and training in line with the National Skills Strategy under Skills to Advance in order to meet the specific requirements of enterprise in the region. It also facilitated on-going dialogue with employers, employees and skills fora (like the Mid-West Regional Skills Forum) to respond to identified skills and training needs in the region. A video promoting the benefits of STA working with a particular sector (healthcare) was developed and promoted on the learningandskills.ie FET website
During 2019, the Enterprise Engagement Support Service (EESS) worked with the Mid-West Regional Skills Forum to design and deliver provision under the Explore Programme. During 2019, a total of 100 participants representing 39 manufacturing companies completed the Explore programme.
In 2019, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board announced Pathways to Apprenticeship - a new initiative offering a range of courses that participants can take in advance of an apprenticeship. On successful completion of a Pathways to Apprenticeship course, learners are awarded a QQI Level 5 Major Award Certificate, which is recognised internationally.
SOLAS has set ambitious targets for 50,000 apprenticeship and traineeship new registrations up to 2020 nationally – to which each ETB must contribute. In 2019, the FET Division provided traineeships and apprenticeships to 2,246 beneficiaries. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Annual Report 2019 Page 30
Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s Hospitality Education and Training Centre provides learners with QQI and other accredited programmes for a variety of jobs in the hotel and catering industry. These programmes directly target people who are unemployed and enables them to retrain in a specific skills programme. To date, the programme has linked directly with the IHF, VFI, Fáilte Ireland, DEASP and a local consortium of hoteliers in the Mid-West region. 75% of graduates of the programme gain employment.
In October 2019, as part of European Vocational Skills Week, over 2000 people attended the Mid- West Apprenticeship & Traineeship Careers Showcase at the Great National South Court Hotel. It was hosted by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board in partnership with the Mid-West Regional Skills Forum.
Active Inclusion:
The complex and singular nature of an individual’s learning journey and the myriad of experiences that underpin the learning process has required a multi-faceted response from the ETB’s FET Division. A range of horizontal FET initiatives and frameworks have supported the active inclusion of learners from a diverse range of backgrounds over the past few years, including specific actions under the Technology Enhanced Learning Action Plan; the Information, Recruitment and Guidance Framework; Integration of Language, Literacy and Numeracy Framework and Active Inclusion Framework. These strategies aim to enhance the capacity of the FET Division to provide a range of supports to enable all ETB learners to have an equal opportunity for success within their programme.
During 2019, the ETB’s FET Division ran the National Teaching and Learning Forum's digital badging on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a joint initiative between key FET support services, i.e. TEL, PD and AISS. This course was put in place to support staff in redesigning the delivery of their learning using multiple means of engagement, representation and expression.
The ETB’s FET Division hosted an international Family Learning Conference entitled ‘Valuing Parents - Linking Policy and Practice’ on the 28th and 29th March 2019. The conference brought a range of national and international experts together to look at Family Learning as a valuable element in Further Education provision and examined ways to engage with local and migrant families to improve the educational outcomes of children and parents.
The Drive Project (Core Skills and Bedford Row, Limerick City): This project was put in place to support members of the Traveller Community to get their Driver Theory test. Once this area of learning was achieved, a further plan was devised to support participants to progress onto driving lessons with the view of sitting the driving test and gain their full driver licence. The results of the initiative included 184 participants with 68 licences achieved and 36 full licences and a number of others at various stages of the process. This project won an AONTAS Star Award in 2020.
The FET Division’s Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) and the Active Inclusion Support Service (AISS) worked together to develop a network of Self-Access Learning Hubs across the larger FET campuses. This was a two-pronged approach involving the strengthening of front-of-house learning support staff in larger ETB campuses in conjunction with the development of self-access learning hubs. During 2019, TEL and AISS provided a suite of assistive and learning support technologies to support learners accessing all programmes within six named FET Campuses.
Provision of Access to Psychological Supports: The AISS has put a procedure in place for the provision of confidential, one-to-one, solution-focused, psychological counselling sessions on an hourly, daily or weekly basis, depending on the needs of the FET Centres.
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Supports for Learners with Disabilities: In addition to the disability fund available to PLCs to support learners with disability, the AISS is piloting a model of supports for learners with disabilities through VTOS.
During 2019, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board was successful in its application for AMIF funding. The AMIF Realising Potential project application is based on extensive consultation with ETB partner projects and the ETB’s experience of developing and delivering curriculum to migrants.
The Information, Recruitment and Guidance teams in Limerick and Clare work with learners to develop progression pathways and address issues as they arise. New information hubs have been opened in Limerick and Ennis and a dedicated FET website http://learningandskills.ie/contact/ directs learners to a portal space for booking appointments, while a freephone number 1800 70 70 77 is available for general queries.
Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board is undertaking a programme of work to support the organisation to implement the public sector equality and human rights duty (the Duty): section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014. During 2019, this work involved the development of an Equality and Human Rights Values Statement: a tool to support the organisation to implement the Duty across all function areas. A draft Values Statement was developed in September 2019, following a process with senior personnel across the ETB’s key function areas. The Statement establishes the equality and human rights values espoused by the ETB and identifies a statement of priority and approach for each value
Quality Provision
The aim of the Quality Provision goal in the SOLAS FET Strategy 2014 – 2019 is “that FET will provide high quality education and training programmes and will meet appropriate national and international quality standards”. In 2019, significant progress was made by the ETB FET Division in the development of a range of systems and strategies focussed on high quality outcomes which ensure that ETB learners can achieve their full potential over time. Some highlights are outlined below:
During 2019, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board formalised the establishment of the Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Governance structures, including the establishment of a Quality Council. The role of the Quality Council is to oversee all quality assurance aspects related to the design, development, approval, implementation, monitoring and review of the Further Education and Training provision offered by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. It protects, maintains and develops the standard of Education and Training programmes and related activities. In doing so, the Further Education and Training Quality Council is ensuring, as far as possible, that all learners receive an equivalent experience.
Single Version Assessment Procedures Launch - The FET QA Support Service hosted a series of seminars in August and September 2019, to inform and guide staff about the new single version Assessment Procedures.
In 2019 the FET Professional Development Action Plan was launched. This 3-year plan guides ETB work in this area and in 2019 a total of 127 training events were organised centrally with an attendance of 1,669 staff. The ETB’s FET Division promotes a culture of continuous improvement and organisational learning to ensure our stakeholders have confidence in the quality and relevance of ETB provision. The FET Division places great value on the commitment, expertise and professionalism of all staff and seeks to foster a culture where staff are encouraged and supported to be pro-active in their own development, and to feel positive in their roles.
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The Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Support Service aims to further develop the strategic use of Technology in Teaching and Learning. A number of pilot projects based on locally-identified needs using new/innovative approaches in Teaching and Learning were rolled out in 2019. These projects included Augmented Reality (e.g. – Soldamatic Welding), Assistive/Support Technologies (Reading Pens, reading horizons, BKSB etc.), Mobile Assessment Recording (GoPros in Equestrian Studies), Drone use in Photography programme etc. The FET Division, through its TEL Officer, chairs the SMART Limerick Digital Inclusion Working Group. The Tavistock Institute was commissioned in 2019 to conduct research exploring the nature and extent of digital exclusion in the region with a view to developing evidence- based response to address digital exclusion.
Outcomes-Based Planning and Funding
Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board recognises the importance of data as a driver of knowledge in the context of the planning process and the need to ensure the quality of data input around PLSS. The ETB also recognises the opportunity presented by the generation of further evidence of progression and employment outcomes as a result of the linking of PLSS to other national databases via SOLAS and the CSO to facilitate more effective planning. During 2019, work in relation to the data infrastructure included:
- Funding Allocation Request and Reporting (FARR) Planning, facilitated through the Director of FET and the FET Steering Group - PLSS familiarisation training sessions and FARR planning workshops were delivered in 2019 to ensure that all FET Co-ordinators/Managers/Users are familiar with latest data entry and reporting requirements as communicated by SOLAS - PLSS provision was closely monitored and reviewed locally during 2019 with frequent ETB-wide activity and planning reports issuing, drilling down to individual providers to ensure that course/learner commencements, finishes and associated outputs/outcomes are accurately entered, and that outputs/outcomes are updated with minimum lag - Actuals achieved are monitored frequently against the annual plan to identify any corrective measures to be taken throughout the year - Regular communications are maintained by the FET Operations Manager so that all users are fully aware of reporting obligations and the need for accurate data - During 2019, FETCH has been increasingly adopted for learner registrations to ensure that ESF critical data reporting obligations are met, via a self-declaration process by learners.
Standing of FET
Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board continued to invest in the marketing and branding of FET in 2019, in order to highlight FET provision as a real alternative to the traditional pathways into Third level. This was achieved through a combination of internal and external communication tools.
- Internal: tools included Signagelive/Email/Office 365/ StaffCONNECT - External: Website/Branding, Promotion, Print Collateral, Information Hub, FET Forum, Awards.
The ETB’s network of local FET Centres and staffing structures facilitated individuals, communities and employers to access full-time and part-time opportunities and these were promoted through local media, social media channels, libraries, learning networks, schools, family resource centres, DEASP Case Officers, Local Development Companies and Public Participation Networks.
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More information is available on http://learningandskills.ie/our-courses/ and https://lcetb.ie/news/ ; http://www.clarelearningnetwork.org/clln/www/index.asp?magpage=5&tid=3841 and https://www.lcen.ie/
Some Marketing and Branding Initiatives undertaken in 2019 included:
- In October 2019, the ETB Communications Team developed a new Further Education and Training integrated marketing campaign using a #FindTheBestInYou tagline, engaging imagery and video to be used in cinemas, social media, billboards and other outdoor media including public buses https://www.facebook.com/learningandskills.ie/videos/764473830653995/ - The FET Division promotional material was used on Limerick City buses in 2019 to promote Further Education and Training on routes across the city as well as routes between Limerick, Shannon and Ennis - The ETB FET Website https://learningandskills.ie/ continued to be developed with new sections added to the website in 2019 - Extensive print promotional collateral was also developed during 2019 with a consistent, engaging look and feel across all brochures and leaflets - During 2019, marketing and branding of FET was a key feature of a range of showcase events including the Limerick for Engineering Expo in Shannon in March 2019 and the Mid-West Apprenticeship & Traineeship Careers Showcase in October 2019.
Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board FET Division also participated in a range of national and international events to promote the standing of FET during 2019. Some examples are outlined below:
- FET Centre, Shannon Campus, Wins 2019 Generation Apprenticeship Competition: A team of 41 apprentices and staff of the ETB’s Further Education and Training Centre, Shannon Campus, were announced joint winners of the 2019 Generation Apprenticeship Competition on Thursday 11th April 2019. The event organised by SOLAS, the national further education and training authority, took place in Dublin’s Clayton Hotel Burlington Road. The Shannon Campus shared the top prize with CDS Architectural Metalwork. - Catex Chef Ireland 2019 Culinary Competition: CATEX is Ireland’s largest foodservice and networking event. It takes place annually over a three-day period in the RDS, Dublin and attracts up to 12,000 visitors per year. Level 6 Commis Chef Apprentices Marilena Gherbezan and Jose Mata, from the ETB’s Hospitality Education & Training Centre won gold at the Chef Ireland Culinary Championships 2019 at the exhibition. - VET Excellence Awards Helsinki: The VET Excellence Awards highlight best practice and recognise excellence in Vocational Education and Training (VET) all over Europe. Tom Flavin and the Limerick Strand Hotel, along with apprentice Jose Mata from the ETB’s Hospitality Education & Training Centre won the 2019 SME (European Alliance for Apprenticeships) Training and Apprenticeship Award in Helsinki in October 2019. - Many other awards were won by both FET Learners and staff in 2019, showcasing the excellence of ETB staff, and the accomplishments of ETB FET Learners. For example, in 2019 Hope Shannon O'Brien, a former Youthreach learner from the ETB’s O’Connell Avenue Campus (and currently studying at LCFE), received an award from the Engineering Technology Teachers Association for achieving the highest result for a female learner in Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate Engineering.
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Youth Work Function
The development of Youth Work services in Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board is under the remit of the Director of Schools. The Education and Training Boards Act 2013, which incorporates the definition of youth work as set out in the Youth Work Act 2001, outlines the key role of the statutory sector as one of supporting the development of youth work programmes and services and promoting greater co-ordination with other services for young people. The statutory function of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, as set out in the Act, is to ‘support the provision, co-ordination, administration and assessment of youth work services in its functional area and provide such information as may be requested by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in relation to such support’. Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures – the National Policy Framework for Children & Young People 2014-2020 has a vision for “Ireland to be one of the best small countries in the world in which to grow up and raise a family, and where the rights of all children and young people are respected, protected and fulfilled; where their voices are heard and where they are supported to realise their maximum potential now and in the future.”
In accordance with Section 44 of the Education and Training Boards Act 2013, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board has established a Youth Work Committee which makes recommendations to the authority on the performance of its functions under Section 10 of the Act.
(j) Support the provision, co-ordination, administration and assessment of youth work services in its functional area and provide such information as may be requested by the Minister in relation to such support
(k) Assess whether the manner in which it performs its functions is economical, efficient and effective.
Chaired by Cllr Kieran O’Hanlon, the following organisations are represented on the Youth Work Committee:
• Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board x 3 Reps • Limerick Youth Service • Clare Youth Service • Irish Girl Guides (non-voting member) • Foróige (Southern Area Manager) (non-voting member) • Scouting Ireland • TUSLA, the Child & Family Agency • Limerick City and County Council • Clare Gárda Division • Comhairle na nÓg Clare x 2 members (1 voting) • Comhairle na nÓg Limerick x 2 members (1 voting) • Limerick City-Wide Youth Forum
In fulfilling its statutory functions regarding youth work, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s Youth Officer Team works in partnership with a range of key agencies, both voluntary and statutory, which have a role in the provision of services for young people in the region.
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Youth Work Highlights During 2019: A major part of the Youth Work function of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board in 2019 was the completion of an Area Profile Tool (APT) of the Limerick and Clare region. The APT is a socio-demographic profile of the authority’s functional area which was carried out as part of the preparation by the ETB to participate in the UBU Your Space Your Place Scheme (to be launched mid-2020). The profile, which provides a comprehensive overview of the socio-economic situation of young people in the region, formed the basis of a Service Requirement. The latter focused on the particular needs and situation of young people in disadvantaged communities and invited youth organisations to respond to those needs with a youth work approach.
The UBU Your Space Your Place Scheme which replaces the SPY, YPFSF and Local Drug Task Force schemes, is the DCYA’s new initiative to address the needs of disadvantaged young people and was formally launched by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in December 2019. The full rollout of the Scheme will continue into 2020.
The second quarter of 2019 saw the appointment by the ETB of a co-ordinator for the Local Creative Youth Partnership. This initiative from Creative Ireland, one of three across the country, seeks to animate the core proposition that participation in creative activity drives personal and collective creativity, with significant implications for individual and societal wellbeing and achievement. Since the appointment, the co-ordinator has carried out numerous consultations with groups of young people and organisations and these will form the basis of policy and planning in delivering creative programmes that enhance and enrich the lives of young people in the region.
There were a number of staff changes in 2019 with the appointment of a new Director of Schools. The role includes management of the Youth Work function of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. One member of the Youth Officer team took up a two-year post with the Department of Law in UL and will be part of a team leading the development of evidence-informed policy research in the youth crime area in Ireland. That Youth Officer post was temporarily filled in August.
In 2019, funding schemes were administered by the ETB on behalf of the DCYA, including, Capital Funding: €117,757, Local Youth Club Grant Scheme: €126,525 and LGBTI Funding: €7,000. The ETB also administered over €1.9million to 26 Youth Work projects across the Mid-West.
The last quarter of 2019 saw the completion of the final phase in the process of transferring the funding and management of all DCYA-provided targeted youth funding to the ETB. Historically, significant funding for regionally-delivered youth work interventions had been managed by the City of Dublin ETB. The completion of the transfer means that from the beginning of 2020 all targeted funding from the DCYA that supports programmes delivered by local youth work organisations will be administered by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board.
In the second half of 2019, John Gilbane, Assistant Principal Officer in the DCYA, was hosted by the ETB as part of the Department’s national consultation with ETBs on the focus and direction of current policies and programmes.
The Youth Work Team worked with an external consultant to undertake an intensive piece of research to map current LGBTI+ youth services and groups and compile data on how these services are advertised and communicated to young people in the region. The report highlighted many positives but also noted “... a high level of stigma that still surrounds LGBTI+ was a major underlying issue from which other discussions in the focus group were based. The deep-seated cultural and societal norms and associated stigma present in Irish society can be a major barrier to LGBTI+ young people. LGBTI+ stigma appears to be more prominent in certain areas and within certain communities”.
The ETB’s Youth Work team and the Local Creative Youth Partnership worked together to develop Future Film Makers – a programme for young people interested in developing careers in film and TV production in the Mid- West. The programme offered a step-by-step approach to learning the basic skills required for entry to this booming creative industry including: introduction to prop-making, camera work, special effects make-up and location work. This programme will continue into 2020.
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Appendix 1 Monitoring and Evaluation Framework: 2019 Annual Report - Service Delivery Update
Section 28 of the Education and Training Boards Act, 2013 requires ETBs to prepare, adopt and submit a report to the Minister in relation to the performance of its functions during the year immediately preceding the year in which the report is submitted not later than 30th June in each year. The publication of an annual report and financial statements is a primary expression of public accountability for ETBs. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board confirms that it complies with the up-to-date requirements of the Code in its governance practices and procedures. The annual service plan of the ETB sets out the services which the board proposes to provide along with an estimate of income and expenditure of the board for that financial year (Section 47, Education and Training Boards Act, 2013). The following table outlines the progress Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (the ETB) achieved in 2019 in implementing commitments outlined in the ETB’s 2019 Service Plan.
Strategic Goal 1 High Quality Student and Learner Experience Aim: To provide comprehensive high-quality education, training and lifelong learning opportunities to address the personal, social, economic and employability needs of people in our community. This is about ensuring the highest quality learning and teaching experiences across our schools, centres and programmes. Objective from Strategy Statement Commitment in 2019 Service Plan Achievements in 2019 1.1 Continue to enhance the student 2019: Continue to implement the leading The ETB’s Schools Division expanded the implementation of the experience through assessment, the learning and teaching initiative which supports curriculum leaders’ initiative which supports schools with School Self provision of a broad-based curriculum schools with School Self Evaluation and School Evaluation, School Improvement Plans and DEIS Planning. Department (including extra and co-curricular Improvement Plans and DEIS Planning. of Education and Skills Inspectorate reports published during 2019 activities) and proactive and complimented this support of schools. preventative student supports. The ETB will continue to support the Leaving Certificate Computer Science was introduced on a phased introduction of Leaving Certificate Computer basis in September 2018 and will be examined for the first time in 2020. Science as a subject in two ETB post-primary The subject is only available to Leaving Certificate students in phase schools in 2019. schools. The ETB continued to support the introduction of Leaving Certificate Computer Science as a subject in two ETB post-primary schools in 2019. The ETB will work with the DES and three pilot A new specification for Leaving Certificate Physical Education was ETB Physical Education Pilot Schools. introduced on a phased basis in September 2018 and will be examined for the first time in 2020. The subject is only available to Leaving Certificate students in phase schools. This means that examination in this subject will be limited to students of the phase schools at the 2020 and 2021 Leaving Certificate examinations. The subject consists of: - a final written examination worth 50% of the marks, - a physical activity project to be completed under the supervision of the class teacher, worth 20% of the marks, - a performance assessment to be completed under the supervision of the class teacher, worth 30% of the marks available for this subject,
- All components will be assessed externally. The subject will be rolled out nationally for Leaving Certificate students commencing in September 2020, for examination in 2022. The ETB supported four of its schools which were selected as phase schools in 2019.
2019: Work with the DES and Mid-West In September 2019, a new forum was established for the Guidance Regional Jobs Task Force to promote STEM Counsellors of ETB schools and the community schools which the ETB is co-patron of. This group met at a different Limerick or Clare based industry to develop and harness greater links with the industries in the region. The Schools Division is extremely grateful to the Mid-West Jobs Task Force for its efforts on working with ETB schools in enhancing partnership between schools and business and industry and the research community. The STEM Industry & Education Partnership delivered a programme with ETB schools in the region; engaging and immersing educators, students and families in STEM experiences, highlighting and increasing the awareness around the importance of STEM and the career opportunities that exist. This was achieved by establishing relationships with STEM enterprise and industry, schools and educators, Further and Higher-level institutions, and the wider STEM community. The partnership has been very successful in fostering a culture of collaboration for professional learning in STEM education. This innovative STEM Education pilot project, the first of its kind in Ireland, is leading the way in developing a model that could be adopted by initiatives and fora across Ireland and internationally. The ETB will continue to develop the physical Schools were supported in 2019 with a range of initiatives to the quality education quality initiative for schools in 2019 of physical education across schools. This included a range of competitions such as bouldering, ETB Sports Days, inter-schools competitions, meeting for physical education teachers and the awareness-raising activities by a qualified PE teacher who works with the ETB Support Team. 2019: The ETB Safeguarding Working Group will Safeguarding Advisory Group: This group has members from both the continue to support schools and centres on Schools and Further Education and Training divisions. It continues to complying with Child Safeguarding support the implementation of the Children First Guidelines 2017 and requirements. the Department of Education and Skills Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools 2017. This involves the provision of training to Designated Liaison Persons (DLPs), support and guidance with risk assessments, training and support to Boards of Management and development of policies and resources.
A standard presentation for all staff was created and distributed to all schools in August 2019 relative to child safeguarding and procedures for mandatory reporting. In line with the Limerick and Clare Education As part of its ICT Strategy 2017-2020, the ETB continues to update its and Training Board ICT Strategy 2017 -2020, infrastructure and migrate ETB schools onto the lcetb.ie domain to the ETB’s ICT Department will work with the create a WAN. In order to continue effective communication and Director of Schools and Director of FET to access to information for all staff and schools/centres, the ETB support its schools and FET centres in digital upgraded its SharePoint site, StaffCONNECT, in 2019. innovation. A new schools site was created on StaffCONNECT for each school and also a Schools Division site for sharing and accessing information. The ETB completed an entire network update to the MS Windows 10 operating system and this was co-ordinated and rolled out across the whole organisation. Capital and Procurement Platform: Guidelines Procedures etc. on StaffCONNECT were constantly updated in 2019 with all current contracts to facilitate digital access to relevant information. 1.1 Continue to enhance the student During 2019, the ETB FET Division will continue The FET Division delivered a suite of quality provision (both full-time and experience through assessment, the to promote curriculum and programme part-time) to over 25,310 beneficiaries in 2019. It provided 2,617 course provision of a broad-based curriculum development approaches that enable it to instances in 2019 in 33 FET centres and around 300 locations across (including extra and co-curricular tailor its provision to meet the needs of Limerick and Clare. activities) and proactive and learners, employers and communities, and preventative student supports. prioritise key regional and national skills areas. The National Hairdressing Apprenticeship became the first apprenticeship programme nationally to integrate blended learning across all 22 modules of the three-year programme in 2019. The curriculum development process embedded TEL in curriculum design and developed www.hairapp.ie , a national VLE/e-Portfolio platform for Apprenticeship using Moodle & Moodle Plug-ins as appropriate.
During 2019, the ETB was successful in its application for AMIF funding. The AMIF Realising Potential project application is based on extensive consultation with ETB partner projects and the ETB’s own experience of developing and delivering curriculum to migrants. The ETB FET Division will implement the 2019 A number of pilot projects based on locally-identified needs using actions in the “Technology-Enhanced Learning new/innovative approaches in Teaching and Learning were rolled out in the Further Education and Training Strategy in 2019. 20 projects include Augmented Reality (e.g. – Soldamatic 2016-2019”. The key focus of the Technology Welding), Assistive/Support Technologies (Reading Pens, reading Enhanced Learning Action Plan in 2019 is Staff horizons, BKSB etc.), Mobile Assessment Recording (e.g. GoPros in Professional Development - initiatives include Equestrian Studies), Drone usage in Photography Programme etc. local responses devised and delivered to meet core needs and Technology Enhanced On-going CPD to support adoption of TEL & ETB Systems – Learning Pilots to commence. Gamification in Learning, TEL Mentoring, TEL Tools for Teaching and Learning, Moodle Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced, etc.
UDL Teaching & Learning Forum Digital Badges working with PD Officer and Active Inclusion (in conjunction with AHEAD & UL Assistive Technology Office).
Engagement in National TEL Programmes at Levels 6,7 & 8. Three members of TEL Support Service are engaged in the Level 8 Programme. During 2019, the ETB FET Division will engage A key milestone for the ETB FET Division in 2019, was the validation of its with the Action Plan to Expand Apprenticeship National Hairdressing Apprenticeship as a statutory apprenticeship and Traineeship in Ireland 2016-2020 through under the Industrial Training Act 1967, the first nationally-recognised the development and provision of new standard for the hairdressing industry. The ETB received approval from programmes. SOLAS to develop a National Hairdressing Apprenticeship in December 2017. By October 2019 the programme was validated by QQI and the Industrial Training (Hairdressing Industry) Order S.I. No. 512/2019 was made. This established the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship as a statutory apprenticeship under the Industrial Training Act 1967. The National Hairdressing Apprenticeship Programme is the first “post- 2016” apprenticeship developed by the ETB sector to be recommended for approval without any specific validation conditions. http://hairdressingapprenticeship.ie/
In 2019, the ETB announced ‘Pathways to Apprenticeship’ - a new initiative offering a range of courses that can be taken in advance of an apprenticeship. These courses offer essential skills designed to help participants access and transition to a full apprenticeship. Similar in structure, Pathways to Apprenticeship courses are delivered in a blended combination of on-the-job employer-based training and off- the-job training in a Further Education and Training College. On successful completion of a Pathways to Apprenticeship course, learners are awarded a QQI Level 5 Major Award Certificate, which is recognised internationally. The ETB FET Division will ensure that training In 2019 the FET Professional Development Officer undertook a training and supports will be put in place for FET Youth needs analysis and organised a suite of bespoke training sessions on Provision and Support to comply with the Safeguarding, Child Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults. newly updated child protection procedures, A total of 149 people attended training. which take into account the new statutory mandated reporting and child safeguarding requirements.
1.2 To support our schools and centres in During 2019, the ETB will support schools in During 2019, the ETB supported schools in implementing the School self-evaluation and to ensure quality implementing the School Self-Evaluation Self-Evaluation process and in preparing for WSE and subject assurance systems are implemented process and in preparing for WSE and subject evaluations through school visits from the Director of Schools, Principals across the ETB to maintain the highest evaluations through the Leading Teaching and and Deputy Principal meetings, meetings with the Inspectorate, the educational, training and ethical Learning initiative which will also continue to Leading Teaching and Learning initiative which promotes teacher standards. promote teacher professional collaboration. professional collaboration.
During 2019 the ETB will continue to evaluate Leading Inclusive Learning and Teaching & Assessment has also the impact of LLT on student learning supported schools to enhance the standards that students can experiences and outcomes and teacher experience in schools and to foster professional dialogue amongst collaborative practice. staff in ETB schools. The ETB will ensure all staff members have GDPR training for all staff was facilitated through Moodle and a opportunities to access training and supports separate online training module hosted by ETBI. Training on Health & required to comply with the newly updated Safety through Sytorus (Privacy Engine) was also investigated and will legislation including GDPR and new statutory be rolled out in 2020. mandated reporting and child safeguarding requirements. An online system of training developed in 2018 in conjunction with ETBI and the ETB FET Division will continue to be rolled out in 2019 and will form part of the induction process for new staff in 2019. As part of the ETB ICT Strategy 2017 -2020, the The ICT department facilitated and co-ordinated the rollout of ETB will provide collaborative opportunities Microsoft Office 365 tenant for the ETB in 2019. All students have also incorporating online platforms which include been given access to Office 365 and upgraded to A3 licences, giving the ETB StaffCONNECT SharePoint system to them the option to install Office on a home device. support its schools and centres in self- evaluation and to ensure quality assurance There were large ICT fit-outs completed in 2019 for new building systems are implemented across the ETB. extensions in Coláiste Iósaef, Kilmallock and St Anne’s Community During 2019, this will include the rollout of College, Killaloe, along with the FET Centre, Clonroad Campus, Ennis. Office 365 and also movement to the Windows Continued rollout of Wi-Fi solutions to ETB schools and centres. 10 operating system. In 2019, the Capital and Procurement department moved to the submission of tenders electronically wherever possible.
During 2019, the ETB FET Division will implement During 2019, the ETB formalised the establishment of the Further actions from the QQI ETB Executive Self- Education and Training Quality Assurance Governance structures, Evaluation and QA Improvement Plan (ETBs). including the establishment of the Quality Council, the Programme Governance Sub-group and the Quality Assurance Sub-group
Design of an internal communication and self-evaluation process for the QQI Inaugural Review of Quality Assurance was undertaken in 2019, this will be rolled out in 2020.
The ETB received approval from SOLAS to develop a National Hairdressing Apprenticeship in December 2017. By October 2019, the programme was validated by QQI and the Industrial Training (Hairdressing Industry) Order S.I. No. 512/2019 was made. This established the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship as a statutory apprenticeship under the Industrial Training Act 1967.
The FET QA Support Service hosted a series of seminars in August and September 2019, to inform and guide staff about the new single version Assessment Procedures. The ETB FET Division will work with QQI in 2019 New FET Quality Assurance Assessment Procedures and Processes on the development and rollout of a new ETB were introduced in 2019 along with nationally-developed FET specific sectoral approach and model for curriculum handbooks to support academic writing and referencing. New and programme development, assessment assessment procedures in relation to reasonable accommodation and and validation. compassionate consideration were developed to support inclusion. The ETB FET Division will engage with the ETBI A new single-version ETB Further Education and Training Division findings on the pilot of the new ETB sectoral Results Approval Panel Procedure was implemented for the December Model and Process of External 2019 Certification period. Moderation/Authentication in 2019.
1.3 Nurture the development of the The FET Active Inclusion Support Service was In 2019, the Active Inclusion Support Service concentrated on three student/learner as an individual and established in 2018, and a Framework and broad areas which included specific purpose pilot projects, learner develop supports for students/learners action plan will be in place in 2019 to link supports and development and implementation of a range of policies at risk of educational disadvantage, in across all provision, and pilot alternative and procedures designed to promote equality and active inclusion. order to maximise their potential at each responses to social inclusion. stage of the learning process. During 2019, the ETB FET Division will develop A full-time Active Inclusion Support Service Resource Worker was and support enhanced outreach activity at appointed in the Kilmallock Road Campus in 2019. This work involves key transition points in unemployment outreach to the local communities to enhance recruitment, as well as blackspot areas in order to widen access to working closely with at-risk learners to support their retention in FET. and participation in ETB FET Provision by The AISS also appointed an engineering teacher half-time to VTOS, to under-represented groups in the community. deliver QQI Engineering Skills L3 and L4. Good progress was made in Pilot projects will focus on: 2019 in strengthening partnerships with Turas Nua and Intreo. - Outreach and Access A number of information sessions were provided at Turas Nua and Intreo offices in Limerick and Clare and a substantial number of
- Transitions: develop an ETB FET unemployed learners were recruited to FET courses. VTOS provision, Division wide approach to supporting based at the FET Centre, Kilmallock Road Campus, made substantial learner transitions efforts to recruit new learners including liaison with local communities - Sectoral-Focused Pilot Projects (AISS worker), as well as advertisements in the Limerick Post and targeted at employment in specific Limerick Leader newspapers. Several social media platforms were also sectors including the built environment, used very successfully for promotion and recruitment. hospitality and Pathways to Apprenticeship. During 2019, the ETB FET Division will continue The ETB FET Division hosted an international Family Learning to roll out and embed the Integrating Conference entitled Valuing Parents - Linking Policy and Practice on Language, Literacy and Numeracy Framework the 28th and 29th March 2019. across all FET provision by implementing the 2019 actions, with a particular focus on literacy The ILLN Implementation team contributed to ETBI and SOLAS national and numeracy initial assessment of all FET research and development projects in 2019 by responding to learners. questionnaires and facilitating local focus groups from the researchers. These included: - SOLAS-ETBI-NALA research report and guidelines for Family Learning - Development of Good Practice Guidelines for Screening and Assessment of Literacy and Numeracy at NFQ Levels 4-6 in Further Education and Training (FET) Development of good practice guidelines and toolkit for the initial assessment of the English Language competency of migrant learners - SOLAS Numeracy Research Project
Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) and the Active Inclusion Support Service (AISS) worked together to develop a network of Self-Access Learning Hubs across the larger FET campuses. This is a two-pronged approach involving the strengthening of front-of-house learning support staff in larger ETB campuses, in conjunction with the development of self-access learning hubs. During 2019, TEL and AISS provided a suite of assistive and learning support technologies to support learners accessing all programmes within six named FET campuses. In addition, staff in TEL and Learning Support were put in place in the FET Centre, Kilmallock Road Campus, and the FET Centre, Raheen Campus, to roll out the initiative. During 2019, the ETB will work with the DES, its The ETB provided support to its schools to address students at risk of support services and internal ETB education educational disadvantage, by assigning staff from the ETB Support services staff on the promotion of Student Team to visit schools and offer guidance and support on strategies to Wellbeing. Two ETB schools will partake in a help with student retention and engagement. The Support Staff pilot on student engagement. supported school personnel with programmes such as ‘Check and Connect’. Jigsaw worked with six of our schools to implement the ‘One Good Schoolä’ initiative to maximise student engagement.
During 2019, each of the sections within the The ETB’s on-going investment in educational infrastructure involved ETB Organisation Support and Development Capital expenditure of €19.1m in Schools and Centres across Limerick Directorate (Finance, ICT, HR, Capital and and Clare in 2019. This was supplemented by additional expenditure Procurement and Corporate Services) will work from its own resources in the region of €1m, bringing the total with the Director of Schools and the Director of investment in infrastructure to over €20m in 2019. FET to ensure that all schools and FET centres have access to the resources (financial, Working in conjunction with the ETB Schools and FET divisions, the HR infrastructure and personnel) to enable them Department managed the recruitment and selection of personnel to to implement DES Policy and Practice. deliver and support the delivery of services to ETB students and learners, ensuring compliance with best practice and the fulfilment of statutory obligations during 2019.
1.4 Develop appropriate responses which Schools will be supported in the development Schools were supported in the development of inclusive school meet the personal, social and of inclusive school practices. practices in 2019 through review, modification and ratification of employability needs of the people in our admissions policies and procedures that promote diversity. communities. The Student Support Team community of practice will continue to be supported. The Student Support Team Co-ordinators received training and Publication of support resources for schools on guidance to support students and staff at school level. Training was Student Support Team Structures and Critical provided for new members of Student Support Teams and additional incidents. training tailored for established Student Support Teams. Support Teams received relevant guidance from NEPS on responding to Critical Incidents. Digital supports with information and guidance were developed to support staff - a dedicated SharePoint site on StaffCONNECT and a Parent/Guardian advice section on www.LCETBschools.com was launched also. The ETB FET Division will continue to provide a Provision of Access to Psychological Supports: The AISS has put a range of learner supports in 2019 (e.g. referrals procedure in place for the provision of confidential, one-to-one, to other agencies, disability supports, solution-focused, psychological counselling sessions on an hourly, daily placements, etc.), in order to address barriers or weekly basis, depending on the needs of the FET Centres. Access to to participation, retention and progression. counselling is one part of the range of resources and supports which should/could be made available to ETB learners including wellbeing programmes/study skills/induction/relaxation and stress management classes.
Supports for Learners with Disabilities: In addition to the disability fund available to PLCs to support learners with disability, the AISS is piloting a model of supports for learners with disabilities through VTOS provision. Relevant staff have done the Needs Assessment Training with AHEAD and follow-up mentored sessions with the Disability Officer from LIT. Protocols have been put in place and additional training in UDL and Assistive Technology have been provided to support staff.
During 2019, transport has been provided to various programmes either through the use of ETB minibuses or those hired to support learners’
attendance on specific programmes. For example, funding for transport was provided to facilitate learners from the FET Centre, Kilrush Campus, to attend more specialised courses in the FET Centre, Shannon Campus.
The FET Centre, Kilmallock Road Campus, VTOS provision has established a Care Team to enhance learner retention. This team comprises the VTOS Assistant Co-ordinator, the Guidance Counsellor, AISS worker and the Attendance Support Officer. 1.5 Provide high quality information, The ETB will continue to work with the DES, the The ETB worked closely with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Tusla guidance, counselling and Department of Health and other Government and NEPS since June 2019 to implement the recommendations of the student/learner support services across of Ireland departments to implement the National Taskforce on Youth Mental Health, the Youth Mental Health our schools, centres and programmes. recommendations of the National Taskforce Pathfinder Project and the Connecting for Life Strategy (2015-2020). on Youth Mental Health, the Youth Mental Health Pathfinder Project and the Connecting The ETB expanded on the pilot in six ETB schools in leading a whole- for Life Strategy (2015-2020). school strategic response to inclusive and special education in post- The ETB will evaluate the pilot in six ETB primary schools Phase 2 in conjunction with Mary Immaculate College, schools in leading a whole school strategic to all of its 18 schools in 2019/2020. response to inclusive and special education in post-primary schools. Phase 1 will be in A principal and deputy principal from ETB schools were appointed to conjunction with Mary Immaculate College. the board of Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSC). Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSC) are a key structure identified by the Government to plan and co- ordinate services for children and young people in every county in Ireland. Their age remit spans all children and young people aged from 0 to 24 years. The purpose of the CYPSC is to ensure effective inter- agency co-ordination and collaboration to achieve the best outcomes for all children and young people in their area. The ETB FET Division will continue to roll out The Information, Recruitment and Guidance teams in Limerick and and embed the ETB FET Information, Clare work with learners to develop progression pathways and address Recruitment and Guidance Framework by issues as they arise. New Information Hubs have been opened in implementing the 2019 actions. Limerick and Ennis and a website http://learningandskills.ie/contact/ directs learners to a portal space for booking appointments, while a freephone number 1800 70 70 77 is available for general queries. New marketing and advertising campaigns have extended the reach of information to a variety of cohorts.
During 2019, the Enterprise Engagement Support Service collaborated with MWRSF and the ETB Schools Division to set up industry briefings for Guidance Counsellors. Information sessions took place with EI Electronics, Stryker and General Motors to advise guidance counsellors on the pathways to work in the relevant industry sectors. Information on graduate entries and apprenticeship routes to workplaces are part of the information sessions in order to enable guidance counsellors to
have all relevant information regarding recruitment to industry in the Mid-West, and the range of options available including traineeships and apprenticeships.
The ETB FET Division will work to provide FET provision is promoted through https://learningandskills.ie/our- employability statements for courses/ and each course has an employability statement detailing courses/disciplines in 2019 in order to better the career area and progression pathways for potential learners. inform students/learners, parents and employers.
1.6 Promote the benefits of education The ETB will support schools in developing a The ETB worked closely with its guidance counsellors in 2019 to and training to the people in our region, whole school guidance framework and further enhance whole-school guidance with the establishment of the in particular helping each learner define develop links with FET and Third Level Guidance Counsellor Forum in September 2019. This forum also includes unique progression pathways provided institutions. guidance counsellors from the community schools which the ETB is a by our schools, centres and programmes. co-patron of, and provides for enhanced collaboration and sharing of best-practice in examining FET options and links with Third Level institutions.
Following the success of the Pathway to A Pathways to Aviation course was developed in 2019 and is on offer in Engineering course, which allows for an the FET Centre, Shannon Campus. The aim of this programme is to give alternative entry route for people who wish to learners an insight on the work of the Aircraft Maintenance Technician. pursue a career in engineering, the ETB is It does this by introducing learners to basic aircraft maintenance planning to introduce a Pathway to Aviation techniques and aircraft terminology and practice. It will also prepare course (EASA Certification) in 2019. This course learners for the Mathematics and Physics required for the follow-on will prepare people who do not meet the entry traineeships in Aircraft Maintenance and Aircraft Structures. criteria for its mainstream aircraft maintenance courses.
As part of developing a further suite of In 2019, the FET Division provided traineeships and apprenticeships to Pathway programmes, the ETB is exploring 2,246 beneficiaries. Traineeship opportunities for 2019 in the areas of Precision Engineering CNC, Machine Tool In 2019, the ETB announced Pathways to Apprenticeship - a new Operations and Welding; Business initiative offering a range of courses that participants can take in Administration/Finance; Retail Skills and advance of an apprenticeship. Customer Support and Childcare. The FET Division was involved in organising and participating in a range of key showcase events including the Limerick for Engineering Expo in Shannon in March 2019 and the Mid-West Apprenticeship & Traineeship Careers Showcase in October 2019.
The ETB will continue to celebrate learner Many awards ceremonies took place in 2019 across all FET Centres. excellence and achievements to highlight the They were occasions where learner achievements in non-formal and positive impact of its work in 2019. formal learning were recognised and celebrated. Moyross Adult Education group held an awards ceremony in the refurbished Community Hub in June, which was attended by approx. 100 learners and children. In November, learners from across the city attended a ceremony in Southill Hub and were presented with their certificates by the Mayor.
2019 was a significant year for the Learning Limerick initiative. In March 2019, the Learning Limerick partners signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Limerick City Hall. This agreement is a strong statement of their intent and support for the Learning City-Region initiative for Limerick.
The Learning Ambassador Initiative was launched in 2019, whereby community champions from various backgrounds help reach as many people as possible to inspire them to participate in learning. They promote the idea of lifelong learning in their own communities, workplaces and neighbourhoods.
The Learning Limerick flagship event each year is the week-long Festival, which celebrates all kinds of formal and informal learning opportunities in Limerick City and County. In 2019 the Festival included an All-Ireland Seminar held on April 10th in King John’s Castle under the theme ‘Bridging the Gap’. The first meeting of the All-Ireland Network of Learning Cities to include Limerick, Dublin, Cork, and Derry took place in Limerick.
A new Learning City Charter was signed by the mayors on behalf of their cities. It brings political support at the highest levels to our shared work to develop our cities as places where all learning, lifelong and life- wide, for all ages, interests and abilities is promoted and celebrated.
In addition, the new website for Learning Limerick was launched in June 2019. www.LearningLimerick.ie is a dedicated website that will make it easier for those interested in lifelong learning to get information about the range of courses and insight into the whole area of Lifelong Learning. It will strengthen Learning Limerick’s online presence; thus contributing to the group’s strategic priority of enhancing the visibility and presence of Learning Limerick.
Learning Limerick is a member of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities which has 170 active members from 53 countries in every region of the world. In 2017, Limerick received the UNESCO Learning City Award. In October 2019, Councillor Sarah Kiely, Deputising for the Mayor for Limerick City and County, Pádraig Malone, Limerick City and County Council, and Yvonne Lane, Learning Limerick Co-ordinator, were invited by UNESCO to participate in the fourth International Conference on Learning Cities on ‘Inclusion – A principle for lifelong learning and sustainable cities’ in Medellín, Colombia. 1.7 Provide and maintain the highest Subject to access to capital / project funding, On-going work in relation to Capital and Infrastructure Investment quality facilities and appropriate in 2019, the ETB FET Division will continue to across ETB FET Centres is designed to improve the quality of ETB technologies for our students and implement a series of planned improvements buildings and enhance the on-course experience for learners and staff of ETB FET facilities. This will ensure that ETB and ensure ETB facilities are accessible, welcoming and fit-for- learners. FET learners have access to welcoming, safe purpose. and fit-for-purpose learning environments.
During 2019, the ETB FET Division has invested in upgrading facilities in order to expand the range and quality of provision in Ennis, Kilmallock, Abbeyfeale, Kilrush and Miltown Malbay.
A significant milestone was the complete refurbishment and extension of the FET Centre, Clonroad Campus, Ennis, making it a state-of-the- art FET campus.
2019: The ETB will work with the DES to further The ETB supported teachers and school leaders who were eager to develop ICT capabilities across its schools promote enriched teaching and learning using technology through a including accessing grants for ICT equipment, series of cluster days which started in September 2019. Schools were and advice and support materials (primarily provided with access to advice and support via StaffCONNECT and though the Professional Development Service LCETBSchools.com. for Teachers - Technology in Education (PDST- Schools which use Microsoft Office 365, were offered tailored supports TiE) and other support services). The ETB will in utilising SharePoint sites for their schools and Microsoft Teams. provide a digital leaders programme for The ETB established a Google Education Groups Ireland Forum to teacher leaders. The Digital Leaders support schools using G Suite in Education across the region. programme will be linked to curriculum leaders Schools which specialise in particular technologies were selected as and Special Education Needs co-ordinators to ‘beacon schools’ to offer advice and guidance to other schools increase the opportunities for professional interested in the range of hardware and software systems being used collaboration both at individual school and by teachers. The ETB has schools which are leaders in the use of the scheme level. following technologies; iPad 1 to 1 schools (Apple): Desmond College and Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh; Chromebook schools (Google): Ennis Community College and Mungret Community College; Surface Pro (Microsoft): Ennistymon Vocational School and Thomond Community College.
The ETB Capital and Procurement department Achievements in 2019: will continue to support significant investment - A standalone extension at St Anne’s Community College was in capital and works designed to enhance the completed and opened in August 2019 learner/ staff experience in ETB schools, - Construction of the new Coláiste Chiaráin continued on site and is centres and its head office. On-going capital due to open in 2020 projects in 2019 include new schools buildings - A new standalone extension at Ennis Community College projects in Coláiste Chiaráin, Croom, Mungret commenced on site in August 2019, with a completion date of Community College, Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh. spring 2021 An ASD unit in Thomond Community College - An enabling works project completed on the site of the new and significant extensions to Scariff Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh and a planning application submitted to Community College, Ennis Community College the local authority and St Anne’s Community College, Killaloe. In - A design team appointed for the new Mungret Community College addition, the ETB Capital and Procurement and a Stage 1 Report approved by the DES department will support non-ETB schools in - Planning permission granted for the extension to Scariff Community capital procurement works in 2019 including: College Gaelscoil Sheoirse Clancy, Le Chéile NS , - Thomond Community College extension Stage 1/2a Report Gaelscoil Mhíchíl Cíosóg, St Joseph's approved by the DES and a planning application under Secondary School, Spanish Point, Sacred preparation Heart National School, Monaleen. - Design teams appointed to Gaelscoil Mhíchíl Cíosóg and Monaleen NS and Stage 1 Reports submitted to the DES - An extension to Le Chéile NS completed and opened - An extension to St Joseph's Secondary School on site and due for completion in 2020 - A Stage 2a Report for Gaelscoil Sheoirse Clancy was submitted to the DES
- At the request of the DES, the ETB Client for development of a new school for Gaelscoil Donncha Rua, Shannon. A design team was appointed and a Stage 1 Report submitted to the DES. During 2019, the ETB Capital and Procurement Summer Works applications submitted in 2019 respect of: department will continue a planned cycle of - Castletroy College – Roof Upgrade improvements to facilities through the Summer - Coláiste Iósaef, Kilmallock – Science Room Upgrade Works Scheme, the Emergency Works Scheme - Coláiste Mhuire, Askeaton – Roof Upgrade and the Sports Capital Grants Scheme. - Desmond College, NCW – Roof Upgrade - Ennis CC – Upgrade of Building/Roof - Ennistymon VS – Windows Replacement - Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher – Roof Upgrade - St Anne’s CC, Killaloe – Roof Upgrade - St John Bosco CC, Kildysart – Emergency Lighting - St Joseph’s CC, Kilkee – Roof Upgrade - St Michael’s CC, Kilmihil – Upgrade of Science Rooms
Summer Works applications awarded in 2019 in respect of: - St Michael’s Community College, Kilmihil – Window Replacement - Coláiste Mhuire, Askeaton – Covered Walkway
Sports Capital Applications were successful for the following projects: - Outdoor Education & Training Centre The Burren €26,500 (Toilet Refurbishment) - Coláiste Mhuire, Askeaton €69,500 (Installation of Astro Turf Pitch) - Coláiste na Trócaire, Rathkeale €99,500 (Indoor Gymnasium) + 2019 second approval of €86,623.00 - St Michael’s Community College, Kilmihil €59,600 (Athletics Track)
Emergency Works applications submitted for the following: - Desmond College, NCW – Floor Repairs - Ennis Community College – Universal Access Works - Ennis Community College – Science Lab Upgrade - Ennis Community College – Water Damage - St Michael’s Community College, Kilmihil – Accessibility Upgrade - Thomond Community College, Limerick – Lighting Upgrade/Remediation Programme - Thomond Community College, Limerick – Roof Repairs – Complete - Thomond Community College, Limerick – BMS Controller – Complete
Energy Projects: - Coláiste na Trócaire, Rathkeale – Electrical Upgrade - Castletroy College – Deep Energy Retrofit NEP 2019
- FET Centre, Clonroad Campus, Ennis – Lighting Upgrade BEC 2019 - ETB Administration Office, Ennis - Lighting Upgrade BEC 2019
Further Education & Training Centres: - Abbeyfeale – Campus Development Plan - Cappamore – Future permanent extension - Clonroad – Major expansion of facilities - Hospital - Dust Extraction System installed - Kilmallock Road Campus – New Training Kitchen - Kilmallock Town Campus – Extensive refurbishment - Kilrush – Campus Development Plan - LCFE – Various Upgrade Works As part of the implementation of the ETB ICT The Capital and Procurement department worked in collaboration with Strategy 2017 – 2020, the ETB will work with the ICT department in the procurement of IT Equipment & the DES to further develop ICT capabilities Consumables in 2019. across its schools and FET centres, including accessing grants for ICT equipment, and advice and support materials. Implementation of National ETB Procurement National ETB Procurement Policy was formally adopted by the ETB Policy (including the suite of template Board on 15th October 2019. The Corporate Procurement Plan (CPP) and documents for tendering above and below the Multi-Annual Procurement Plan (MAPP) was completed for the ETB in EU Thresholds) will be on-going in 2019. August 2019 and submitted to ETBI as required. Review of the effectiveness of existing health An audit of all Schools and Centres was carried out in 2019 and, based and safety policies and practice in 2019 on this, training for staff in roles such as First Aid, Fire Safety, Working at including an up-to-date register of H&S Heights, Defibrillator etc. was undertaken. Committees at centre level and CPD record of mandatory/additional training (see 2.5) 1.8 Develop/Implement a Youth Work Continue to implement the Youth Work Plan in Strategic Goal 1 of the ETB Youth Work Plan 2018-2021 focuses on High Plan for the region. 2019. Quality Youth Work Provision and Practice. In 2019, the ETB facilitated the delivery of the following:
- NYCI Training: good Practice in Sexual Health Policy / promoting health in youth work settings - Consultation morning to support re LGBTI research - Consultations with Youth Worker practitioners on ways in which arts activities can enhance their practice.
All of these have enhanced the skills of staff who work with young people and facilitated the provision of better practice and quality work.
Establish a Local Creative Youth Partnership The Local Creative Youth Partnership (LCYP) is a pilot initiative under and integrate provision into existing formal the Creative Ireland programme’s Creative Youth Plan to expand and non-formal education programmes. cultural and creative creativity at a regional level, with a total of €300,000 divided equally between the three ETBs of Limerick and Clare, Kerry and Laois/Offaly.
A meeting of the members of the original steering group, the co- ordinator and Director of Schools took place on 22 October 2019. The Limerick and Clare Local Creative Youth Partnership (LCYP) Steering Group reports to the ETB, the Department of Education and Skills and Creative Ireland in the design and delivery of a Creative Youth programme for the region.
The LCYP programme is funded by Creative Ireland and is drawn down by the ETB through the Department of Education and Skills.
The ETB will provide on-going support for the In 2019, the HR department worked closely with the ETB Schools Division implementation of the ETB Youth Work Plan. to recruit a Local Creative Youth Partnership Co-ordinator, as the ETB was one of three chosen pilot ETBs nationally to receive Creative Youth Funding under the Creative Ireland programme. The objective of this partnership was to combine a wide range of resources to provide out- of-school creative activities for children and young people that complement and work with formal school settings.
Funding for 2020 has been secured to continue this programme based on the success of the pilot in 2019.
1.9 Continue to promote and develop During 2019 – the provision of programmes The ETB outdoor education and training centres continued to be outdoor education as an integral element through the outdoor education centres will be promoted across FET Centres, Community National Schools and post- of the education services. promoted both internally to ETB schools and primary schools in 2019. Schools have benefited from the broad range FET and externally to other relevant potential of activities and facilities available at the Burren and Kilfinane centres. service users. Both have developed wellbeing programmes in conjunction with ETB schools.
The HR department continued to support the development of the two Outdoor Education & Training Centres in 2019 by providing support to existing personnel and the recruitment of personnel to enhance the variety of outdoor education provided in the centres.
Strategic Goal 2 – Staff Support and Organisational Development Aim: To provide a supportive, collaborative, safe and healthy working environment for all staff through the provision of relevant responsive supports and appropriate policies and procedures which are underpinned by a culture of continuous professional development. This is about creating a positive working environment underpinned by a culture of respect, dignity and equality. Objective from Strategy Commitment in 2019 Service Plan Achievements in 2019 Statement 2.1 Recruit, develop and Recruitment and selection procedures and templates are Recruitment and Selection templates were updated to ensure compliance retain staff of the highest being reviewed and updated in order to ensure best with legislation and GDPR and will continue to be reviewed to ensure best calibre. practice and relevance to the needs of the organisation practice and relevance to the needs of the organisation. and to ensure compliance with legislation and GDPR. The implementation in 2018 of CL 0003/2018 involved 265 posts were advertised in 2019 across the Schools, FET and conducting a review of the needs and priorities of each Organisational Support and Development pillars, with applications in post-primary school allocated Leadership and excess of 2,800 received and processed. Management posts. During 2019, on-going training and refresher training will be conducted to support those During 2019, there were 14 staff appointed in either a permanent or acting Leadership and Management post-holders allocated to capacity to the authority’s post–primary schools in posts of responsibility. its post-primary schools. The HR department managed this internal recruitment process leading to the strengthening of Leadership and Management teams within ETB schools, with emphasis on achieving the highest standards of educational outcomes for students to sustain an environment that underpins high quality in student care, learning and teaching. Training and support has continued to be provided to those appointed to these posts.
Provision of recruitment, selection and interview Provision of recruitment, selection and interview training/retraining was training/retraining in 2019 for ETB board members, conducted in 2019 for the newly-appointed ETB Board Members, managers and all involved in the recruitment process. managers and those involved in the recruitment process. Training and refresher training will be conducted again in 2020. Review and adaptation of HR ICT system parameters in HR ICT systems parameters are currently being reviewed in preparation for 2019 to ensure GDPR compliance. During 2019, the GDPR migration to the Shared Services system. Compliance Workbook to be implemented to ensure GDPR compliance. During 2019, the ETB acquired a software system, Sytorus – Privacy Engine, to manage GDPR compliance. HR, ICT systems and workflows are being entered into this system and reviewed to demonstrate compliance. 2.2 Develop and implement In 2019, the ETB FET Division will continue to implement the The ETB FET Professional Development Action Plan 2019-2021 was a continuous staff 2019 actions under the SOLAS Further Education and published in 2019. This 3-year plan guides ETB work in this area and has development policy, which Training Professional Development Strategy 2017-2019. four priority areas: reflects the organisation’s - Strong Commitment to Professional Development for all FET Staff objectives and supports - Publication of the new ETB FET Professional - Professional Development for Teaching and Learning staff to maintain and Development Action Plan 2019-2021 - Professional Development Structures and Systems develop their skills in line - Develop a cross-FET Induction Process.
with the highest standards - Develop online induction resources and induction - Transparent and Consistent Professional Development Policies of professional practice. programmes to ensure consistent and quality and Procedures induction of staff within the FET Division. In 2019, a total of 127 training events were organised centrally with an attendance of 1,669 staff.
A new Draft Induction Policy and Draft Online Induction Resources were developed in 2019. These will be further developed as an online resource in 2020. Undertake profiling of skillsets required within each OSD Training was provided to all grades of staff in 2019 as part of their on- Department in 2019. This project commenced in 2018 with going professional development. Numerous staff were supported through supervisory grades undertaking training and the Staff Professional Development fund as well as through other CPD development in Supervisory Management. During 2019, platforms such as Moodle, eCollege and CORE University. Practical training this will continue and will be expanded to include other in software packages was conducted in 2019 and further training will be grades. undertaken in 2020.
There is on-going CPD and Upskilling of ICT staff. These included a number of training days around MS SharePoint, PowerApps, MS Office 365 Teams , Zoom etc. in 2019. In addition, staff have responded to the upskilling required to respond to legislative changes, including online training and attendance at seminars in 2019 on subjects including: Freedom of Information, GDPR and Health and Safety. 2019: Further development of teachers as leaders in areas Teachers of ETB schools have engaged in professional development such as curriculum, digital, inclusivity and student support. courses and seminars organised by the Schools Division to meet the changing needs of schools and the continuous professional development of teachers to enhance their leadership roles in schools. Support seminars and training have been provided to post-primary personnel in the following areas; - Year Head training - Digital Clusters training and community of best-practice Day 1 - Student Support Team Co-ordinators Cluster Day 2 meeting - Meeting of Digital Learning Working Group - Leading Inclusive Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LILTA) Cluster Day 1 Implement a training and support plan for Special Training for Special Education Needs co-ordinators has been extended Education Needs co-ordinators in 2019. beyond the pilot school grouping in early 2019, to include all ETB schools in the latter half of 2019. 2.3 Foster, promote and In 2019, the ETB FET Division will support communities of Since 2017, the FET Division has been issuing digital badges for all staff encourage staff to critically practice and networks, creating opportunities for all staff Professional Development, which is organised at FET Division level. Badges reflect on their work, to to exchange ideas and share best practice through use are awarded at Site Level in Moodle, have embedded data and are engage in high quality of online platforms and ‘badging’ of CPD. exportable to users Backpack (Badgr). By the end of 2019, over 80 individual and individual Badges have been created with over 3,000 Badges awarded. collaborative practice, and
actively participate in Working within each team, APOs will agree individual Individual training goals were agreed with staff members and they continuous professional goals, maintaining a record of provision of appropriate undertook CPD relevant to their areas and as part of their on-going development CPD and development opportunities and feedback. Staff professional development in 2019. opportunities, including are availing of CPD opportunities relevant to their engaging with sections and their workflows. This will be on-going into Capital and Procurement department staff engaged in both formal and communities of practice. 2019. informal professional development in 2019, including the ETBI/UCC Procurement Training Programme. Working with the newly-established communications group, in 2019 priority will be to identify local strategies for Capital and Procurement department staff provided training to FET and sharing confidential, sensitive information to the Schools Senior Management Teams and School and Centre-based Admin appropriate level in a timely manner. Staff on the National Procurement Policy and the ETB MAPP in 2019.
In 2019, the ETB will continue to deploy resources to The HR/Payroll inter-department collaborative project continued into equate to the revised structures as a consequence of 2019, where opportunities to up-skill staff and share knowledge and best shared services. practice were identified. Training in the software packages required for the The HR/Payroll inter-departmental collaborative practice transition to Shared Services commenced, with staff undertaking training project was constituted in 2018 and is working on the through CORE University. A transition lead for both HR and Payroll were implementation of the transition to Shared Services in identified and these Transition Leads commenced the pre-transition work 2019. required to ready the ETB for its transition to Shared Services in 2019. The Shared Services transition team were the first group to undertake this training in 2019, with plans to cascade this training to other relevant staff in 2020.
2.4 Foster a culture of Regular, structured meetings will be organised in 2019 During 2019, 35 FET staff participated in Management Training organised leadership, coaching and both at centre, provision and management level. through the FET Professional Development Officer. Topics included mentoring for all staff. - Use of New Systems- Planning, Tracking and Monitoring - Skills for Managing and Leading Regular, structured meetings (both within sections and Regular structured team meetings take place both departmentally and cross-sectional) will continue in 2019 cross-sectional and this will continue in 2020. Close collaboration between the Capital and Procurement department and the Finance department was maintained in 2019. The effectiveness of this collaboration was demonstrated in the completion of the first Multi Annual Procurement Plan (MAPP) for the organisation in August 2019. Regular Principals Forum meetings will continue to be Digital Clusters: The ETB Schools Division continued the best-practice of organised in 2019. Supports to implement distributed supporting schools through cluster days, which started in September 2019. leadership will be implemented at the appropriate level. An individual school needs analysis was undertaken by the Director of Establishment and support of a Deputy Principals Forum. Schools to determine the support required. Schools were provided with the Working groups in Safeguarding, Leading Teaching and required training, advice and support via StaffCONNECT and Learning and SEN will address the systemic priorities of LCETBSchools.com in the best use of Microsoft Office 365. Tailored support the DES. in utilising SharePoint sites for schools and Microsoft Teams was also facilitated. The ETB established a Google Education Groups Ireland Forum to support schools across the region. Three cluster days for schools that
use Microsoft 365 and G Suite for Education were organised for schools to avail of.
Junior Cycle Wellbeing: The authority’s schools are participating and hosting the Cluster-Based Continuous Professional Development provided by the Junior Cycle Team to Support Implementation of the Junior Cycle Framework. The Director of Schools facilitated a day for principals and deputy principals who undertake timetabling in schools to look at ways that the timetabling of 400 hours for wellbeing could be achieved. The feedback from the session was extremely positive. Further sessions are planned for timetables in future years in supporting the new Junior Cycle.
In September 2019, a new forum was established for the Guidance Counsellors of ETB schools and the community schools which the ETB is co- patron of. This group met at a different Limerick or Clare based industry to develop and harness greater links with the industries in the region. The ETB Schools Division is extremely grateful to the Mid-West Jobs Task Force for its efforts on working with its schools in enhancing partnership between schools and business and industry and the research community. Student Support Team: Meetings with the individual student support teams in the authority’s schools were facilitated by the Director of Schools and the ETB Schools Division Support Team, with the teams continuing to be pro-active in supporting students at risk. The student support team co- ordinators met four times during the course of 2019. A Student Support Team advisory group was established in October 2019 and training for newly-appointed student support teams was facilitated in December 2019 over the course of two days. This training, which was co-ordinated by the Director of Schools, was delivered in a multi-agency approach with inputs from a range of services and groups in the Limerick and Clare region including; NEPS, Tusla, the ETB HR department, Children’s Grief Project, Jigsaw and the ETB Schools Division Support Team. 2.5 Promote active A Health and Safety Management System (Pegasus) was During 2019, an audit of policies and procedures was undertaken. Work awareness of health, procured by the ETB in 2018. During 2019, an audit of progressed on demonstrating compliance with health and safety safety, wellbeing and Health & Safety in schools and centres will be conducted. legislation SHWW (Act) 2005 and General Application Regulations 2007. welfare for all staff, This will include an evaluation of systems in place to Training needs were identified and plans put in place to upskill the relevant students and learners at a manage the Health & Safety Training needs of staff. staff. personal and organisational level. The Capital and Procurement department liaised with the Corporate Services department in providing relevant data on H & S Practices pertaining to Capital Projects. In 2019, the ETB FET Division will work with ETB Head During 2019, 94 FET staff participated in Health and Safety Training Office to ensure Health & Safety Committees are in place organised through the Corporate Services department and supported by in all its centres and that staff receive opportunities to the FET Professional Development Officer. attend H&S Training (both mandatory and additional)
The ETB Safeguarding Working Group and Student Safeguarding Advisory Group: This group has members from both the Support Team Community of Practice will provide training Schools and Further Education and Training divisions. It continues to and support schools in relation to Safeguarding, Student support the implementation of the Children First Guidelines 2017 and the Support Team and Critical Incidents. The ETB will support Department of Education and Skills Child Protection Procedures for Primary schools in engaging with the PDST programme of CPD to and Post-Primary Schools 2017. This involves the provision of training to ensure the implementation of the revised Children First Designated Liaison Persons (DLPs), support and guidance with risk Guidelines in 2019. assessments, training and support to Boards of Management and development of policies and resources. A standard presentation for all staff was created and distributed to all schools in August relative to child safeguarding and procedures for mandatory reporting. The ETB FET Division will support FET Centres offering During 2019, 149 FET staff participated in training around the Safeguarding Youthreach provision to engage with planned CPD to of Children and Vulnerable Adults organised through the FET Professional ensure the implementation of the revised Children First Development Officer. Guidelines in 2019. 2.6 Provide the most Increased focus on learners in employment with low skills 595 beneficiaries participated in Skills to Advance programmes in 2019. appropriate responses and due to changes in economic situation, and those furthest These programmes are designed to support employees who have lower resources to meet the away from employment. skills levels to remain or to advance in their careers. Courses have been changing needs, delivered in areas such as: Data Analysis & Business Skills, Supervisory approaches and working - Skills to Advance courses will be developed Management, Information Technology, MS Excel Spreadsheet Skills, Mig & patterns of our diverse primarily targeted at the Manufacturing & Tig Welding, Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt Warehousing, Inventory Control, population of staff, Construction sectors in areas such as Project Payroll Manual & Computerised. students and learners. Management, Goods Manufacturing Practice and Health & Safety. During 2019, the Hospitality Education and Training Centre provided - Employability Skills courses (e.g. Built environment, learners with QQI and other accredited programmes for a variety of jobs in Level 3) will target those in unemployment the hotel and catering industry. These programmes directly target people blackspots as well as the long-term unemployed who are unemployed and enable them to retrain in a specific skills with a view to preparing them for the workplace programme. To date, the programme has linked directly with the IHF, VFI, and/or for progression to Further Education and Fáilte Ireland, DEASP and a local consortium of hoteliers in the Mid-West Training. region. 75% of graduates of the programme gain employment. - Provision managers will continue to constantly review provision to see what opportunities exist In July 2019, a special graduation ceremony of the Diageo Ireland’s to further re-align provision with national targets ‘Learning for Life’ programme was held at the Guinness Storehouse. This agreed by the ETB (innovative provision must be programme aims to equip people with the skills and training necessary for developed and aligned to Targets 1-6) employment in the hospitality sector. The 14 most recent graduates were a - Plan for Shannon Campus/HETC Hospitality combination of learners from direct provision and the Limerick and Clare provision to be put in place for 2019. To look at all region. aspects of hospitality provision from on-the-job training to management up-skilling. Developing new systems and SOPs for industry departments. - HETC - 24 managers will participate in an industry upskill programme delivered one day per week. Participants are going to be released to attend with paid leave. It is a Management Level 6 programme with a duration of 8 months.
Research, develop and evaluate Equality Training for all Staff members were engaged in ETB Public Sector Duty Workshops in 2019 staff in 2019. to heighten their awareness of the duty. Polices are currently being reviewed in the context of the ETB Public Sector Duty and will continue to Ensure all policies are reviewed in the context of the ETB be reviewed and updated if necessary, in 2020. Public Sector Duty during 2019. During 2019, the ETB FET Division will provide resources The FET Division developed an eTool as part of its ‘Capturing the Wider and facilitate the engagement by staff with the ETB pilot Benefits of Learning’ initiative. This enables ETB learners to rate their own Wellbeing initiative. progress on a course and the skills they have developed. Learners can also describe wider benefits of the course including; personal learning, health and wellbeing, family and community and future plans for education or employment. In 2019, the tool was made available on the FET website on https://wider-benefits.learningandskills.ie/
Strategic Goal 3: Good Governance Aim: To provide a governance and support framework that facilitates the effective and efficient delivery of all education and training services. This is about ensuring that the quality of the authority’s education and training provision is supported by management and administration systems that meet the highest standards of governance, in terms of accountability, transparency, compliance, equity and value for money.
Objective from Strategy Statement Commitment in 2019 Service Plan Achievements in 2019 3.1 Ensure that organisational In 2019, the ETB FET Division will work with the On-going. During 2019, FETCH has been promoted and increasingly adopted structures, supported by robust ESF Managing Authority and the Department for learner registrations to ensure that ESF-critical data reporting obligations administration systems, are aligned of Public Expenditure and Reform to provide are met, via a self-declaration process by learners. with evolving strategic priorities. learner details using the new ‘e-Cohesion System’ as required under the regulations for the European Structural and Investments Funds (ESIF) 2014-2020. Review all ETB Policy documentation for All Policy and Procedures were reviewed in 2019 to ensure compliance with currency and compliance in 2019 and legislation and Circular Letters. The ETB Parental Leave Policy updated as per establish a policy review cycle ensuring all the introduction of an extra four weeks Parental Leave from September 1st, policy documentation is reviewed and 2019 and the introduction of two weeks Parent’s Leave from November 2019. updated within a maximum 3-year cycle. National Procurement Policy adopted by the ETB on 15th October 2019; with an annual review by the Capital and Procurement department to allow incorporation of any new circulars, guidelines and legislation.
Under the Corporate Procurement Plan (CPP) the Capital and Procurement department has identified a number of goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) which are linked to 7 key objectives. Each KPI has been assigned to a section or role within the ETB and the plan is reviewed regularly.
Review and adaptation of ICT system Continuous review on existing systems and any new proposed systems parameters in 2019 to ensure maximum undertaken in 2019 to ensure they are robust and secure and are in line with efficiencies in line with the ETB ICT Strategy the ETB ICT Strategy 2017-2020 2017- 2020. Schools will be supported to participate in an A range of policies were reviewed in 2019 to support ETB schools. The ETB-led review of Policies on a rotational following policy areas were reviewed and updated to reflect the needs of the basis to ensure relevance in 2019. Policies for ETB as an organisation and its schools: review will be prioritised by the Principals - Visitor Speaker Policy Forum. - Events Policy
The Director of Schools assisted several schools in the review of Admissions Policies for 2020/2021.
All schools engaged in planning regarding the review of draft policies for the changes to the Education Act in relation to the Admissions Bill which will be implemented from 1 October 2020. 3.2 Strengthen strategic and In 2019, the ETB will develop a Monitoring and Templates were developed in 2019 linking the Strategy Statement and the organisation planning processes. Evaluation framework to facilitate annual annual Service Planning Process to an annual evaluation and reporting monitoring and reporting on the ETB process linked to the Annual Report. This Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy Statement. Framework will be updated to reflect changing DES/SOLAS priorities and will be reviewed on an annual basis by the Senior Management Team within the ETB. Schools will be supported to participate in The ETB Schools Division referred to the Strategy Statement at all of its the ETB-led review of Policies on a rotational meetings with the following groups since August 2019: basis to ensure relevance in 2019. Policies for - Principals and Deputy Principals review will be prioritised by the Principals - Support Team Forum. - Student Support Team personnel - Teachers involved in Leading Inclusive Learning Teaching and Assessment (LILTA) - Special Education Needs co-ordinators - Guidance Counsellor Forum 3.3 Ensure high standards of Working with the Finance and Audit The Procurement Officer reported to both Audit and Finance Committees in financial and risk management, Committees, during 2019 the ETB will actively 2019 on the Capital Programme and Procurement function. through internal/external identify, assess, monitor and manage risk in auditing/monitoring controls, to the context of all of its operations and will Reports on all tenders over €100,000 were issued to each meeting of the support schools, centres and ensure that formal and transparent Finance Committee in 2019 by the Capital and Procurement department. services to operate within funding arrangements are in place for both internal and corporate governance and external audit. The Risk Register encompasses all three divisions and was reviewed on an on- guidelines/requirements. going basis during 2019 to ensure that it was reflective of any new risks or any changes in likelihood or impact depending on controls put in place. These were presented to the Audit Committee meetings in 2019. The Risk Register formed part of the Agenda for all SMT and APO meetings in 2019 where a Business Plan was updated based on the strategic goals of the ETB. Working with the Finance and Audit Risk Management is an agenda item on all FET Steering Group Meetings. Committees, during 2019 the ETB FET Division will actively identify, assess, monitor and FARR planning of PLSS and Apprenticeship provision is supported with manage risk in the context of all of its provision category specific workshops to ensure that the annual plan is operations and will ensure that formal and accurately/realistically developed and aligned to the corresponding year of transparent arrangements are in place for the SPA. both internal and external audit. Apprenticeship planning is entered directly in FARR with associated - Budgeting and Finance Management planned/actuals achieved inputs, outputs and outcomes entered and Training and development to reviewed for accuracy and consistency. Prior to submission, the overall FARR enhance its strategic planning annual plan is compared to projected and actuals achieved in the previous capacity and to link with FARR and year for reference and aligned to the target commitments made in the PLSS planning processes upcoming year of the SPA, via an iterative process with consideration given to reported CSO outcomes for Targets 1 & 2.
- All managers and co-ordinators to get more immersed in future planning Training provided to 149 FET Staff in 2019 in respect of Safeguarding, Child and begin to use PLSS, FARR, P2P Protection/Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults. etc. as management tools on a more daily basis - Provide Designated Liaison Person training to all FET provision co- ordinators (child/vulnerable adult protection). Schools Risk Register will be regularly Risk Management has been an item agenda for all Principal and Deputy reviewed by Principals Forum Principal meetings since August 2019. An advisory group of Principals and Deputy Principals was established in September 2019. This group has reviewed the latest version of the Risk Register and an ‘Action Plan’ with regard to assigning ownership and timelines to each risk identified is being compiled for 2020. Recommendations in the Action Plan will be discussed at meetings of Principals and Deputy Principals. 3.4 Maximise the efficient use of The ETB will ensure that, where possible A Legal Framework was put in place in 2019 with the ETB working in public resources and avoid during 2019, it will use central procurement conjunction with ETBI and the OGP towards the delivery of this framework. duplication of services. frameworks and contracts that are put in place by the Office of Government The ETB continued to avail of OGP Frameworks in 2019 where available, Procurement (OGP). including all Utilities, Facilities Management, Travel and HR etc. During the course of the 2019 MAPP process the ETB identified that the area of Class Consumables & Training Equipment did not have a corresponding category within the OGP Framework. The ETB is continuing to liaise with the OGP in order to ensure the future generations of frameworks can be adapted to sector/local needs. Feedback is being channelled through several mediums including the Self-Serve Competitions which the ETB is now participating in since 2019. The ETB Schools Division has worked closely with the OSD directorate in 2019 to ensure that schools use central procurement frameworks and contracts which have been recommended by the Office of Government Procurement (OGP). Principals and Deputy Principals are consulted on and informed about all tendering processes.
3.5 Promote sustainability and During 2019, the ETB aims to improve energy The ETB is a partner with DES and the SEAI on the National Energy Pilot environmental responsibility across efficiency and renewable energy through on- Programme for Schools. Deep energy retrofit of 19 schools was completed the organisation. going engagement with initiatives such as nationally in 2019, including Castletroy College. the European Energy Efficiency Fund (EEEF) programme. A statutory M & R Returns on the ETB energy usage was submitted to the SEAI showing an 18.1% reduction in energy consumption across the organisation since 2009. During 2019, ETB Schools will be supported to A number of ETB schools have been actively involved in both An Taisce’s engage with An Taisce’s Green-Schools Green-Schools initiative and the Take 1 initiative from ETBI in 2019. Take 1 initiative providing environmental provides a programme of education to embed the Sustainable Development management and education. Goals (SDGs) in the Junior Cycle Curriculum. The Programme, developed by ETBI, was launched from New York, by Jack O’Connor, UN Youth Delegate for Ireland and a former ETB student at Desmond College, Newcastle West. The Take 1 Programme commenced with a training seminar for both teachers and school management, to assist ETB schools in equipping students with the necessary understanding of all SDGs. As part of the resource, each SDG has been mapped onto the Junior Cycle subject learning outcomes, demonstrating the existing potential within the new curricula. 3.6 Ensure effective data protection, Implement a Records Management System The Records Management System was fully implemented by the end of 2019. confidentiality and record across all ETB locations in 2019 to include the DSM partnered with the ETB on this and in 2019 worked closely with the management systems. following: authority in line with its Records Management policy. There was regular co- - A contractor (DSM) has been ordination and review of this system and process. procured following a tender process in 2018. This project is on-going in During 2019, staff across the Schools and FET divisions worked with the DPO to 2019 with all Records moving to one ensure compliance and all managers completed GDPR training. secure site as part of the records retention schedule The ETB has relevant Data Sharing Agreements in place. It can confirm in 2019 - Records Management Policy that personal data the programme/centre currently holds is held in template being implemented. A accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). comprehensive suite of statutory compliant records management policies, procedures and a software solution to support these - A records retention schedule including digitization and confidential disposal - A records management training programme including manuals ensuring compliance with GDPR and Data Protection legislation. 3.7 Develop an effective During 2019, the ETB will implement a formal The ETB Schools Division, in consultation with the OSD directorate, developed communications strategy. Strive to Communication Framework which clarifies a Communication Framework in 2019. The Schools Division has ensured that be pro-active in disseminating organisational structures, roles and schools are supported with the provision of the latest and most effective information both internally and responsibilities, and sets out effective technologies to enhance communication, along with the necessary training.
externally through a wide variety of communication and decision-making In June 2019, all Principals and Deputy Principals were surveyed on media, to a variety of stakeholders processes within the ETB including the FET communications preferences and a group text messaging system was with a variety of messages for a Division, ETB Administrative pillars and the established for use in times of emergency and important updates. variety of reasons. Schools Division. A new website was launched in 2018 and The website continues to evolve and in 2019 was constantly updated to during 2019, this will continue to be ensure it was relevant and up-to-date. It is imperative that it provides developed to ensure that it provides pertinent, relevant information to ETB staff and stakeholders. pertinent, relevant information to ETB staff and stakeholders. During 2019, the ETB will develop a In October 2019, the ETB Communications Team developed a new Further Communication Framework to include an Education and Training integrated marketing campaign using a ETB-wide Internal Communication matrix #FindTheBestInYou tagline, engaging imagery and video to be used in that clarifies organisational structures, roles cinemas, social media, billboards and other outdoor media including public and responsibilities, and sets out effective buses. communication and decision-making https://www.facebook.com/learningandskills.ie/videos/764473830653995/ . processes within the ETB including the FET The FET Division promotional material was used on Limerick City buses in 2019 Division, ETB Administrative pillars and the to promote Further Education and Training on routes across the city as well as Schools Division. routes between Limerick, Shannon and Ennis. - Branding for the ETB has been finalised and will be rolled out across The ETB FET Website https://learningandskills.ie/ continued to be developed the FET Division with new sections added to the website in 2019. - Develop a Plain English Strategy for FET and at Corporate level to feed Extensive print promotional collateral was also developed during 2019 with a back down to level of provision consistent, engaging look and feel across all brochures and leaflets. - Further Development of the FET learningandskills.ie website, co- During 2019, marketing and branding of FET was a key feature of a range of ordination of ETB Online Social Media showcase events including the Limerick for Engineering Expo in Shannon in presence. Rollout of Digital March 2019 and the Mid-West Apprenticeship & Traineeship Careers Communications Strategy. Showcase in October 2019. - Need to enhance usage, policy developed, consistent, structured localised social media presence.
3.8 Develop service level During 2019 the ETB will continue to review As the sectoral lead, the ETB issued detailed requirements to the Education agreements/memorandum of the system of management, and oversight of Procurement Service (EPS) responsible for the rollout of the required bespoke understanding protocols with all contracts in place for services and works Contract Management System in 2019. The EPS expects to complete the provided to the ETB. Management of SLAs rollout of the new system in 2020. external agencies to whom we within the ETB will include: Service Level Agreements/Memorandums of Understanding are in place with provide grants/resources. - Contract Administration external agencies to whom the ETB provides grants/resources. - Service Delivery
- Relationship Management In November 2019, the FET Division signed an MOU with Limerick Community Education Network (LCEN) which provides access to validated programmes of education and training as part of a quality assured governance and assessment process, ensuring learner certification and providing continued support for the provision of quality teaching and learning. The change in status of the LCEN centres as individual providers to being ETB centres will ensure that the centres will retain the facility to return learner results to QQI for certification following quality assured assessment processes. Through this partnership, the LCEN centres will be able to continue their invaluable work of providing education and training opportunities to the communities of Limerick City.
In March 2019, the Learning Limerick partners signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Limerick City Hall. This agreement is a strong statement of their intent and support for the Learning City-Region initiative for Limerick.
In June 2019, The President of GMIT, Dr Michael Hannon, and the Chief Executive of the ETB, George O’Callaghan, formally signed an MOU aimed at enhancing access and new opportunities to Higher and Further Education provision in the West and Mid-West regions. During 2019, the ETB will continue to facilitate The ETB Schools Division has developed close working links with the Education the training and work placement of Student Departments of University of Limerick, NUI Galway, NUI Cork, and Mary Teachers. Student Placements will be Immaculate College, Thurles, to facilitate effective placement processes and through the operation of joint vetting procedures for the organisation, the schools and the third level colleges. An arrangements with relevant organisations. advisory group of Principals and Deputy Principals and staff from the Education Department of University of Limerick was established in 2019 to review the operation of student placement in schools. 3.9 Promote a culture of self- Administrative structures, systems and The Capital and Procurement department monitors and updates on an on- evaluation across the organisation procedures will be reviewed to ensure their going basis procedures for all activities to ensure compliance with internal to inform a process of continuous relevance, effectiveness and efficiency. Guidelines, National Guidelines, EU Directives, DES Procedures etc. improvement through regularly evaluating the effectiveness of A review of the HR department administrative systems and procedures administrative systems and commenced in 2019 and will continue in 2020 to ensure their relevance, practices. effectiveness and efficiency. During 2019, the ETB will support schools in Meetings of Principals and Deputy Principals have provided valuable implementing the School Self-Evaluation feedback on the continued engagement with the SSE process. Schools have
process through leading teaching and been active in the promotion of SSE via the work of the Schools Division learning initiatives. Support Team. Circular 0040/2016 outlines the completion of SSE by the end of June 2020. Schools developed SSE practices in 2019 to manage change and bring about improvements in learning and teaching. The emphasis of the work of the Schools Division Support Team since June 2019 was to look at the sixth step in the SSE process – Monitor actions and evaluate impact. During 2019, meetings of Principals and Deputy Principals focused on the progress in relation to monitoring of actions with the help of the Department of Education and Skills Inspectorate which continued to provide SSE advisory visits in schools. In 2019, the recommendations from the In 2019, the FET Division facilitated the Action Planning for Limerick Community process Review of Limerick City Community Education Network (LCEN) in relation to the implementation of Education provision (published in December recommendations from an internal review. 2018) will be implemented. A monitoring and evaluation framework for The FET Monitoring and Evaluation framework continued to be implemented the ETB Strategy Statement and Service Plan in 2019 across the FET Division, including key tools to monitor its progress will continue to be implemented in 2019. This against the implementation of its FET Strategic Framework and national will include effective monitoring and priorities. reporting systems which facilitate timely returns to national bodies and also inform planning.
Strategic Goal 4: Partnership Aim: To provide relevant responses and supports as required by the Department of Education and Skills, other Government departments and agencies and to develop effective partnerships which respond to the evolving education and training needs of the region. This is about responding to statutory obligations and building relevant partnerships to promote the role of education and training in developing the economic competiveness and social inclusion of our region. Objective from Strategy Commitment in 2019 Service Plan Achievements in 2019 Statement 4.1 Develop initiatives in The ETB will commence detailed planning for the Training in the software packages required for the transition to Shared response to national policy implementation of the preferred solution for the Services commenced, with staff undertaking training through CORE University. requirements of the purposes of upgrading the payroll function to Shared A transition lead for both HR and Payroll were identified and these Transition Department of Education Service standards. Leads commenced the pre-transition work required to ready the ETB for its and Skills, the Department transition to Shared Services in 2019. of Children and Youth During 2019, the ETB FET Division will liaise with SOLAS During 2019 a FET Operational Planning and Reporting Calendar was Affairs, other government in relation to the implementation of the three-year developed by the FET Operations Manager to help guide this process locally. departments and strategic performance agreement 2018- 2020 agencies. - DES Explore project completed targeted at older During 2019, the EESS also worked with the Mid-West Regional Skills Forum to workers at Level 5 with no IT skills design and deliver provision under the Explore Programme. - Further Development of the STEM Alliance between ETB Schools and Colleges and Industry The objective of the Explore programme was to assist older (35+) employees - Setting up new linkages/renewing linkages with within the manufacturing sector to develop and enhance their digital key agencies/stakeholders competencies. Explore was designed by the Regional Skills Fora in partnership - Links to support transitions with agencies such as with the Skills Planning Enterprise Engagement unit in the Department of Garda Diversion, Probation, Bedford Row and Education & Skills. During 2019, a total of 100 participants representing 39 other community-based support services etc. manufacturing companies completed the programme.
In 2019, the ETB FET Division will continue to work with PLSS provision was closely monitored and reviewed locally during 2019 with SOLAS/DES and ETBI to further enhance the frequent ETB-wide activity and planning reports issuing, drilling down to Programme Learner Support System (PLSS). individual providers to ensure that course/learner commencements, finishes and associated outputs/outcomes are accurately entered, and that outputs/outcomes are updated with minimum lag. National Pensions project – working with the national Work was conducted under the National Pensions project in 2019 to establish pension’s project in 2019, the ETB will work to establish a databank and the ETB will continue to work with the National Pensions a databank. project team in response to national policy requirements in 2020. GDPR Compliance Workbook to be implemented in The Audit of Schools and Centres took place in 2019, in conjunction with the 2019 to ensure GDPR compliance. GDPR Compliance Workbook, ensuring compliance with GDPR There will be an Audit of Schools and Centres to implementation. This work is on-going and is under continuous review. ensure GDPR compliance in 2019. 4.2 Promote a culture of During 2019, the ETB will develop indicators to assess ETB Schools Division schools developed a strong presence across social collaboration, innovation the effectiveness of its collaborative activities in media channels (website, Twitter, Facebook and Blogger.com) to enhance and partnership in order to enhancing opportunities for its stakeholders in collaboration, innovation and partnership for stakeholders in the region. enhance opportunities for Limerick and Clare.
all our stakeholders in the - www.LCETBschools.com was developed in August 2019 to create an region. open platform for Principals and Deputy Principals, teachers and the Support Team in collaborating at meetings, seminars and workshops - A dedicated SharePoint site was developed for Principals and Deputy Principals, teachers and the Support Team in June 2019 to collate all of the required support and guidelines for schools - A SharePoint site for Curriculum Leaders was developed with the Support Team in October 2019 - A SharePoint site for Student Support Teams was launched in November 2019 to provide guidance and best-practice for Student Support Teams in schools - The Support Teams and Schools Division have created and developed Twitter accounts to promote best-practice and share success stories from ETB schools and organisations throughout the region - To mark the beginning of UNESCO’s Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2019, Twitter launched a new handbook for educators, entitled Teaching and Learning with Twitter. The ETB is delighted that the handbook features a Case Study profile of one of its post-primary schools – Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh. This easy-to-read, informative and fun handbook aims to help educators equip younger generations with media literacy skills, in turn enabling them to ask the right questions about content they engage with online, and critically analyse news and information they engage with on the service. The resource is relevant to Irish post-primary schools, particularly those who offer the new short course for Junior Cycle – Digital Media Literacy (DML). The resource contains best-practice guidelines on media literacy from UNESCO, and also a reading list curated by UNESCO’s programme specialists, which is intended to guide educators through current teaching literature on this topic. It will be initially translated into 9 different languages; including English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Swedish, Hindi, with future plans to translate it for other countries. In 2019, the ETB FET Division will continue its active Limerick City Community Education Cluster Process: An Implementation Plan networking with local agencies, community groups was developed in January 2019 based on the recommendations of the and adult learners including the Limerick Community Process Review of Community Education Provision carried out in 2018. Among Education Network https://www.lcen.ie/ and the key actions from the plan which were completed in 2019 were: Clare Lifelong Learning Network - A Memorandum of Agreement was drawn up between the ETB http://www.clarelearningnetwork.org/ Community Education Provision and local co-ordinators - A reference document for the MoA was devised in partnership with Limerick Community Education Network. In 2019, the ETB FET Division will play a key role in the The 2019 Lifelong Learning Festival included an All-Ireland Seminar held on Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival (9th Lifelong April 10th in King John’s Castle under the theme ‘Bridging the Gap’. Learning Festival) which will run from Monday 8th – Sunday 14th April 2019.
The first meeting of the All-Ireland Network of Learning Cities to include Limerick, Dublin, Cork, and Derry took place in Limerick. A new Learning City Charter was signed by the Mayors on behalf of their cities. It brings political support at the highest levels to our shared work to develop our cities as places where all lifelong learning, for all ages, interests and abilities is promoted and celebrated.
In addition, the new website for Learning Limerick was launched in June 2019. LearningLimerick.ie is a dedicated website that will make it easier for those interested in lifelong learning to get information about the range of courses and insight into the whole area of Lifelong Learning. It will strengthen Learning Limerick’s online presence; thus contributing to the group’s strategic priority of enhancing the visibility and presence of Learning Limerick. In 2019, the ETB will continue to be represented on a A number of initiatives in 2019 to develop pathways for FET learners to Third number of inter-agency groups targeting the needs of Level education, and work towards developing a tertiary education priority cohorts including an inter-agency traveller landscape including: specific working group, inter-agency refugee - Formal MOU between GMIT and the ETB formally signed in June 2019. resettlement group, the older people’s alliance and - Ennis College of Further Education and LIT Ennis Campus formed a SICAP providers, including partnership agencies - progression alliance in 2019 enabling graduates of ECFE with a full PAUL Partnership (Limerick City), Ballyhoura Level 5 QQI award to move directly to any degree programme in LIT Development (East Limerick), West Limerick Resources Ennis Campus. (West Limerick) and Clare Local Development - New routes for FET learners into Mary Immaculate College. MIC Company (Clare). launched its first QQI route into Post-Primary Teacher Education in MIC, St Patrick’s Campus, Thurles, and CAO applications are now open for eligible QQI applicants to apply to MI009 (BA in Education, Business Studies and Accounting) and MI010 (BA in Education, Business Studies and Religious Studies). In 2019, the ETB FET Division will chair the SMART The FET Division, through its TEL Officer, chairs the SMART Limerick Digital Limerick Digital Inclusion sub-group to lead up on Inclusion Working Group. The Tavistock Institute was commissioned in 2019 to eInclusion and ensure that the actions relating to conduct research exploring the nature and extent of digital exclusion in the digital inclusion in the Limerick City & County Council’s region, with a view to developing an evidence-based response to addressing Building Ireland’s First Digital City - Smart Limerick digital exclusion. Roadmap are achieved.
4.3 Strengthen linkages 2019: Work with the Mid-West Jobs Task Force In September 2019, a new forum was established for the Guidance Counsellors with enterprise in order to enhancing partnership between schools and business of ETB schools and the community schools which the ETB is co-patron of. This maximise opportunities for and industry and the research community. group met at a different Limerick or Clare based industry to develop and our students and learners harness greater links with the industries in the region. The ETB Schools Division and contribute to the is extremely grateful to the Mid-West Jobs Task Force for its efforts on social and economic working with ETB schools in enhancing partnership between schools and development of the region. business and industry and the research community. In 2019, the ETB FET Division will continue to develop The sectoral approach to skills development through skills clusters (i.e. Limerick the Enterprise Engagement Support Service in line for Engineering, Limerick for Film, Limerick for Hospitality, STEM Alliance, etc.) is
with the 2019 objectives in the ETB FET Enterprise a unique and innovative approach, which facilitates the sharing of regional Engagement Framework. labour market intelligence, and allows industry needs to be matched to - Develop annual action plans to implement the education providers. Some examples from 2019 include: Enterprise Engagement Framework in light of - Limerick for Engineering Event which took place in March 2019 in the new national policy on workforce Shannon Airport Departures Hall. development and the new naming convention - Limerick for Film: The first ever prop training course in Ireland was for FET provision delivery in this area, that is, delivered in April 2019, in association with Limerick College of Further Employability Skills Development Education, along with Screen Skills Ireland and Troy Studios, with - Develop an Enterprise Engagement Database thanks to Screen Guilds of Ireland. to monitor and track engagement with - FET Centre, Kilmallock Road Campus, VTOS provision delivered a industry across the FET Division, and related twelve-week Contact Centre Operations Course and nine of the project management learners all procured full-time employment with the local Arise - Cluster Approach to Innovative Employer- company. based Pilot Projects. In Limerick and Clare, - Hospitality Education and Training Centre provides learners with QQI industry clusters exist in the following areas: and other accredited programmes for a variety of jobs in the hotel Limerick for Engineering; Limerick for ICT; and catering industry. In 2019, 75% of graduates from the programmes Limerick for Hospitality; Limerick for Film; STEM gained employment. Alliance; Retail Clusters; Healthcare Clusters - In October 2019, as part of European Vocational Skills Week, over - FET Employer Engagement Toolkit which will 2000 people attended the Mid- West Apprenticeship & Traineeship outline the process for engaging with industry Careers Showcase at the Great National South Court Hotel. developed and rolled out by June 2019 - In 2019, the ETB announced Pathways to Apprenticeship - a new - CPD for Staff with an Enterprise Engagement initiative offering a range of courses that participants can take in remit advance of an apprenticeship. - Under its Skills to Advance training initiative for - Skills to Advance: A sectoral approach was adopted to meet the skills the hospitality sector, the ETB will provide shortages identified in the national skills bulletin. Courses have been additional support for enterprise and delivered in areas such as: Data Analysis & Business Skills, Supervisory employment. The initiative is focused on Route Management, Information Technology, MS Excel Spreadsheet Skills, 2, STA Policy Framework (2018-2021) for skills Mig & Tig Welding, Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt Warehousing, Inventory development for people in employment. Control and Payroll Manual & Computerised accounts.
The ETB FET Division will continue to be an active The ETB chaired the Forum in 2019 and in February 2019, the Regional member of the Mid-West Regional Skills Forum in 2019 Enterprise Plan Mid-West to 2020 was launched. This plan highlights a number in order to ensure the organisation continues to of the strategic objectives and key actions involving the ETB. Responsibilities respond to the identified skills and training needs in identified to drive enterprise growth included organisational inputs to assist the region. economic and job creation in the film industry, develop regional ‘Smart E- Hubs’, assist local enterprises identify their skills’ needs, pilot enterprise initiatives targeted at unemployment blackspots, expand the Mid-West STEM Alliance and develop a marine enterprise zone. 4.4 Develop local, national During 2019, the ETB will engage with national ETBI- Capital & Procurement staff participated in both the Procurement Forum and and international led Fora and Working Groups including the newly-established Buildings Officers’ Forum during 2019. partnerships to share best CE Forum
practice and enhance our - FET Forum The ETB Capital and Procurement Officer represented ETBI on the OGP profile as a leading - Schools Forum Facilities Management Category Council in 2019. provider of quality - OSD Forum education and training. - HR Network - Finance Network - Capital and Procurement Network - Corporate Services Network - ICT Network
During 2019, the ETB will engage with local and national The ETB Schools Division has developed local, national and international Fora and Working Groups including partnerships to share best practice and enhance the authority’s profile as a - Principals Forum leading provider of quality education and training via increased levels of - DP Forum reports and articles in local and national media, a greater online presence - Working Groups on LLT through social media accounts and participation with national bodies and - Special Education Teaching local organisations such as The Hunt Museum, Liveable Limerick, European - Communities of Practice in Curriculum Expo, NEPS, Tusla, the Department of Education and Skills Inspectorate, Leaders, Digital, SEN and Student Support NAPD, IDA and ETBI. Team Co-ordinators. The ETB FET Division will work to support skills In 2019 a Professional Development Action Plan was launched. This 3-year development for those in employment through the FET plan guides FET work in this area and has 4 priority areas: Policy Framework on Employee Development during - Strong Commitment to Professional Development for all FET Staff 2019. - Professional Development for Teaching and Learning - Professional Development Structures and Systems - Transparent and Consistent Professional Development Policies and Procedures
In 2019, the ETB FET Division will produce a new FET Centre, Kilmallock Road Campus (KRC), VTOS provision is a partner in the European Project Development Plan for the next 5 ERASMUS+ RISE (2018-2020) Project, Realising Integration through Social years, highlighting its engagement in EU-funded Enterprise. This involves Austria, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Romania, Portugal programmes and exchanges including Erasmus+ and Ireland. In 2019, representatives from the ETB visited Romania, Sweden, projects. Germany and Belgium. Two international meetings were held in KRC (RISE and DEMOS) in 2019. The ETB FET Division will prioritise the agreement of Ennis College of Further Education forged links with the School of Health learner referral and enrolment strategies at FET level Sciences at the University of Southampton. A number of learners from the during 2019 to ensure appropriate learner progression Class of 2019 progressed to Nursing in Southampton. and enhance participation and retention. In March 2019, the ETB FET Division will host a two-day The ETB FET Division hosted an international Family Learning Conference international conference on Family Learning. The entitled ‘Valuing Parents - Linking Policy and Practice’ on the 28th and 29th conference aims to showcase models of good March 2019. The conference brought a range of national and international practice in Family Learning work in Ireland and in experts together to look at Family Learning as a valuable element in Further Europe and highlight the role of Family Learning in Education provision and examined ways to engage with local and migrant tackling educational disadvantage. families to improve the educational outcomes of children and parents. 4.5 Strengthen links with During 2019, the ETB will actively support and develop During 2019 a number of wellbeing initiatives were undertaken across all ETB other agencies and bodies wellbeing initiatives to ensure that mental resilience directorates with more planned for 2020. in the delivery of public and personal wellbeing are integral parts of the ETB services throughout the for staff and students/learners. The Capital and Procurement department facilitated work placement for a region and to promote and student via EmployAbility Clare in 2019. support student/learner and staff wellbeing. The ETB Schools Division continued in its efforts to embrace the development of links with other agencies and bodies to meet the challenges which are facing the region in a rapidly changing economic and social era during 2019. This is being achieved through development and application of new approaches to consultation and implementation, as well as evaluation. The Schools Division has nurtured strong links with Third Level institutions locally and nationally to help guide schools to support better outcomes for students and learners. In 2019, the ETB will continue representation on local, The ETB FET Division is represented on a range of local, regional and national regional and national fora to promote the strategic partnerships and networks. The ETB’s Director of Further Education and advancement of FET for social inclusion and economic Training is the representative on the Clare LCDC (6 meetings in 2019), Innovate development including protocols with the DEASP, Limerick (3 meetings in 2019), PAUL Partnership (8 meetings in 2019) and the membership of the LCDCs with Clare and Limerick ETB/DEASP inter-agency group met 4 times in 2019. Local Authorities.
Appendix 2 Provision and Services
Schools Community National Schools Mol an Óige CNS, Ennistymon, Co. Clare Raheen Wood CNS, Tuamgraney, Co. Clare
Community Colleges Castletroy College, Castletroy, Limerick Coláiste Chiaráin, Croom, Co. Limerick Coláiste Íde agus Iosef, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick Coláiste Iósaef Community College, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick Coláiste Mhuire, Askeaton, Co. Limerick Coláiste na Trócaire, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick Desmond College, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick Ennis Community College, Ennis, Co. Clare Ennistymon Vocational School, Ennistymon, Co. Clare Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh, Sir Harry’s Mall, Limerick Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick Mungret Community College, Mungret, Co. Limerick Scariff Community College, Scariff, Co. Clare St Anne’s Community College, Killaloe, Co. Clare St John Bosco Community College, Kildysart, Co. Clare St Joseph’s Community College, Kilkee, Co. Clare St Michael’s Community College, Kilmihil, Co. Clare Thomond Community College, Moylish Park, Limerick Community Schools1 John the Baptist Community School, Hospital, Co. Limerick Kilrush Community School, Kilrush, Co. Clare St Caimin’s Community School, Shannon, Co. Clare St Patrick’s Comprehensive School, Shannon, Co. Clare
Further Education College Limerick College of Further Education (includes outreach location in Cappamore)
Outdoor Education & Training Centres Outdoor Education & Training Centre The Burren, Bell Harbour, Co. Clare Outdoor Education & Training Centre Kilfinane, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick
Youth Work Youth Officer, Limerick City Youth Officer, Co. Limerick Youth Officer, Co. Clare
Music Education Provision Limerick School of Music Music Generation Limerick City Music Generation Clare
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Training Services Provision FET Centre - Raheen Campus, Raheen Business Park, Limerick FET Centre - Shannon Campus, Shannon Industrial Estate, Shannon, Co. Clare Hospitality Education and Training Centre, LEDP Park, Roxboro, Limerick
Full-Time Provision
PLC - Post-Leaving Certificate Coláiste Chiaráin, Croom, Co. Limerick Ennis Community College, Ennis, Co. Clare Ennistymon Vocational School, Ennistymon, Co. Clare FET Centre - An t-Ionad Glas (Organic College), Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick FET Centre - Kilmallock Town Campus, Co. Limerick
VTOS - Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme FET Centre - An t-Ionad Glas (Organic College), Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick FET Centre - Clonroad Campus, Ennis, Co. Clare FET Centre - Kilmallock Road Campus, Limerick City FET Centre - Kilmallock Town Campus, Co. Limerick FET Centre - Kilrush Campus, Co. Clare FET Centre - Scariff Campus, Co. Clare FET Centre - Shanagolden Campus, Co. Limerick
Second-Chance Education & Training Youth Provision Youthreach FET Centre - Clonroad Campus, Ennis, Co. Clare FET Centre - Kilmallock Road Campus, Limerick City FET Centre - Kilrush Campus, Co. Clare FET Centre - Hospital Campus, Co. Limerick FET Centre - Miltown Malbay Campus, Co. Clare FET Centre - O’Connell Avenue Campus, Limerick City FET Centre - Shanagolden Campus, Co. Limerick FET Centre - Tuamgraney Campus, Co. Clare FET Centre - Watch House Cross Campus, Limerick City Community Training Centres Limerick City - under the auspices of Limerick Youth Service Ennis - under the auspices of Clare Youth Service
Part-Time Provision Literacy, BTEI - Back to Education Initiative, Community Education, Skills for Work FET Centre - Abbeyfeale Campus, Co. Limerick FET Centre - Clonroad Campus, Ennis, Co. Clare FET Centre - Kilmallock Town Campus, Co. Limerick FET Centre - Kilrush Campus, Co. Clare FET Centre - Newcastle West Campus, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick FET Centre - O’Connell Avenue Campus, Limerick City FET Centre - Scariff Campus, Co. Clare FET Centre - Shannon Town Campus, Brú na Sionna, Co. Clare
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Co-operation with Other Institutions2 Catherine McAuley School Céim ar Chéim Clare Immigrant Support Centre Moyross Youth Academy Cura (Parent and Teen Support, Limerick Social Services Centre) Learning Hub Limerick Centre for the Unemployed Limerick Prison Education Unit Limerick School of Music Limerick Youth Service St Anne’s Special School St Canice's Special School (Mt St Vincent) Social Services Irish Wheelchair Association MS Society Deaf Community Centre Le Chéile, Limerick Mental Health Association Rehabcare Alzheimer Society 5B University Hospital Limerick Brothers of Charity Limerick Brothers of Charity Clare Iniscara Day Centre Clare Mental Health (Ennis Day Hospital) Seanoira St. Camillus Disadvantaged Community Youth Ballynanty Garda Youth Diversion Project Garryowen Community Development Project Limerick City Sports Partnership Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Centre Southill Area Centre Southside Youth Initiative Kileely 3 o’clock School Clare Youth Service St. Augustine’s
Information, Recruitment and Guidance Support Service (IRGSS) IRGSS Limerick City and County, FET Centre - O’Connell Avenue Campus, Limerick City IRGSS County Clare, FET Centre - Clonroad Campus, Ennis, Co. Clare
FET Development Support Services Research & Development Support Service, FET Centre - Kilmallock Road Campus, Limerick Incorporating: • Technology-Enhanced Learning • Professional Development • Quality Assurance (FET Centre - Clonroad Campus, Ennis, Co. Clare) Enterprise Engagement Support Service, FET Centre - Kilmallock Road Campus, Limerick Active Inclusion Support Service, FET Centre - Kilmallock Road Campus, Limerick
2 Information based on 2019 Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Annual Report 2019 Page 74
Appendix 3 Glossary of Abbreviations
AEGI Adult Education Guidance Initiative AMIF Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund BTEI Back to Education Initiative CBA Classroom-Based Assessment CC Community College CEFR Common European Framework of Reference to Languages CFE College of Further Education CGVU Central Garda Vetting Unit CPD Continuous Professional Development DCYA Department of Children and Youth Affairs DEASP Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection DEIS Delivering Equal Opportunity In Schools DES Department of Education and Skills DLP Designated Liaison Person DPER Department of Public Expenditure and Reform ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages FARR Funding Allocation Request and Reporting FET Further Education and Training GDPR General Data Protection Regulation GV Garda Vetting H&S Health and Safety IA Initial Assessment ICT Information and Communication Technology IRG Information, Recruitment and Guidance LAOS Looking at Our Schools Quality Framework LCDC Local Community Development Committee LDC Local Development Company LECP Local Economic and Community Plan MAPP Multi-Annual Procurement Plan MOU Memorandum of Understanding MWRSF Mid-West Regional Skills Forum NALA National Adult Literacy Agency NZEB Nearly-Zero Energy Building Standard OETC Outdoor Education and Training Centre OGP Office for Government Procurement OSD Organisation Support and Development Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Annual Report 2019 Page 75
PD Professional Development PDA Performance Delivery Agreement PDST Professional Development Service for Teachers PLC Post-Leaving Certificate PLSS Programme Learner Support System QA Quality Assurance QQI Quality and Qualifications Ireland SLA Service Level Agreement SPA Strategic Performance Agreement SOLAS An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna SSE Schools Self Evaluation STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths TEL Technology-Enhanced Learning TESOL Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages TNA Training Needs Analysis UDL Universal Design for Learning VLE Virtual Learning Environment VEC Vocational Education Committee VTOS Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme WSE Whole School Evaluation
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Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2019
Clár na nÁbhar
Réamhrá ón bPríomhfheidhmeannach 3
Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir – An Bord 4
Feidhm 4
Eitic 4
Coistí na mBord Oideachais agus Oiliúna 4
Cruinnithe an Bhoird 5
Dualgas Earnála Poiblí 5
Cód Cleachtais um Rialachas na mBord Oideachais agus Oiliúna 5
Sonraí Ballraíochta 7
• Ballraíocht, Dátaí Cruinnithe agus Tinreamh Bhord an BOO 9 • Ballraíocht agus Dátaí Cruinnithe Choiste Iniúchóireachta an BOO 10 • Ballraíocht agus Dátaí Cruinnithe Choiste Airgeadais an BOO 10
An Stiúrthóireacht um Thacaíocht Eagraíochta agus Forbairt 12
Achoimre Airgeadais 18
An Rannán Scoileanna 19
An Rannán Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna 28
An Feidhmeannas um Obair don Aos Óg 36
Aguisín 1 Aiseolas Monatóireachta agus Meastóireachta 2019 38
Aguisín 2 Soláthar agus Seirbhísí 73
Aguisín 3 Gluais 76
Tuarascáil Bhliantúil Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus Chláir 2019 2
Réamhrá
Fáilte chuig Tuarascáil Bhliantúil Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir 2019. Le foilsiú ár dtuarascála bliantúla agus ár ráiteas airgeadais, comhlíonaimid príomhghné den fhreagracht atá orainn ó thaobh cuntasacht phoiblí i leith an Bhoird Oideachais agus Oiliúna seo. Tugtar forléargas sa tuarascáil ar na seirbhísí a cuireadh ar fáil agus an dul chun cinn a rinneadh in 2019 faoi na ceithre phríomhsprioc a leagtar amach i Ráiteas Straitéise Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir 2017-2021 agus ar na gealltanais a thug an t-údarás i bPlean Seirbhíse 2019 an Bhoird sin.
Ullmhaíodh Tuarascáil Bhliantúil Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir don bhliain 2019 i gcomhréir leis na ceanglais reachtúla a leagtar amach in Alt 28 den Acht um Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna, 2013. Sonraítear in alt 28(1):
Déanfaidh gach bord oideachais agus oiliúna, tráth nach déanaí ná an 30 Meitheamh gach bliain, tuarascáil a ullmhú, a ghlacadh agus a chur faoi bhráid an Aire i ndáil le comhlíonadh a fheidhmeanna i rith na bliana díreach roimh an mbliain ina ndéanfar an tuarascáil a chur faoi bhráid an Aire, agus cuirfidh an tAire faoi deara, a luaithe is féidir tar éis dó nó di an tuarascáil a fháil, cóipeanna den tuarascáil a leagan faoi bhráid gach Tí den Oireachtas.
Tá Aiseolas Monatóireachta agus Meastóireachta san áireamh ag an údarás in Aguisín 1 den Tuarascáil Bhliantúil seo, ina ndéantar achoimre ar an dul chun cinn a rinne Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir in 2019 maidir le cur chun feidhme na ngealltanas a leagtar amach i bPlean Seirbhíse an BOO i leith 2019.
Is mian liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil le comhaltaí uile Bhord an BOO, leis an bhfoireann ardbhainistíochta agus leis an bhfoireann ar fud na heagraíochta as a ndúthracht agus as an dianobair leanúnach a rinne siad le 12 mhí anuas.
George O’Callaghan Príomhfheidhmeannach Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir
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Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir – An Bord
Feidhm Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir
Is iad feidhmeanna ginearálta Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir, mar atá luaite in Acht um Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna 2013, ná:
a) scoileanna aitheanta, ionaid oideachais nó áiseanna oideachais agus oiliúna aitheanta a bhunú agus a chothabháil ina limistéar feidhme, b) nuair a ordóidh an tAire dóibh é sin a dhéanamh faoi alt 20: i. scoileanna aitheanta a bhunú agus a chothabháil ina limistéar feidhme, ii. ionaid oideachais a bhunú agus a chothabháil ina limistéar feidhme, iii. ionaid oideachais nó scoileanna aitheanta a chothabháil ina limistéar feidhme, agus iv. áiseanna oideachais nó oiliúna a bhunú agus a chothabháil ina limistéar feidhme agus/nó acmhainní a sholáthar dóibh, c) an soláthar oideachais agus oiliúna a phleanáil, a chur ar fáil, a chomhordú agus a athbhreithniú, lena n-áirítear oideachas agus oiliúint chun críche na fostaíochta, mar aon le seirbhísí tacaíochta leo ina limistéar feidhme: i. i scoileanna nó in ionaid oideachais aitheanta atá á gcothabháil acu, ii. in áiseanna oideachas nó oiliúna atá á gcothabháil acu nó a bhfuil acmhainní á sholáthar acu dóibh, iii. i scoileanna coinneála leanaí, iv. i bpríosúin, agus v. in áiseanna arna gcothabháil ag comhlachtaí seirbhíse poiblí eile, d) socruithe a dhéanamh le soláthraithe oideachais nó oiliúna, agus seirbhísí tacaíochta a sholáthar dóibh, de réir alt 22, e) scoláireachtaí a bhunú de réir alt 24, f) ráiteas straitéise a ghlacadh de réir alt 27, g) plean seirbhíse bliantúil a ghlacadh de réir alt 47, h) comhoibriú le haon chomhlacht a ainmneofar chun na feidhmeanna iniúchóireachta inmheánacha a dhéanamh faoi alt 52, i) oideachas agus oiliúint a chur ar fáil ar iarratas ó, agus thar ceann, aon chomhlacht a mhaoiníonn oiliúint le hairgead a sholáthraíonn an tOireachtas don chomhlacht sin, j) tacú le soláthar, comhordú, riar agus measúnú a dhéanamh ar sheirbhísí oibre don aos óg ina limistéar feidhme agus cibé faisnéis a sholáthar a iarrfaidh an tAire Leanaí agus Gnóthaí Óige maidir leis an tacaíocht sin, agus k) measúnú a dhéanamh le féachaint an bhfuil an modh ina gcomhlíonann sé a chuid feidhmeanna eacnamaíoch, éifeachtúil agus éifeachtach.
An tAcht um Eitic in Oifigí Poiblí 1995, agus an tAcht um Chaighdeáin in Oifigí Poiblí 2001
Ní mór do gach comhalta de Bhord Oideachas agus Oiliúna cloí le forálacha ábhartha an Achta um Eitic in Oifigí Poiblí 1995 agus an Achta um Chaighdeáin in Oifigí Poiblí 2001. Foráiltear leis an Acht um Eitic in Oifigí Poiblí 1995 go ndéanfadh sealbhóirí stiúrthóireachtaí ainmnithe agus áititheoirí post ainmnithe fostaíochta i gcomhlachtaí poiblí atá forordaithe chun críocha na reachtaíochta Eitice, a leasanna inchláraithe a nochtadh. Ceanglaítear ar chomhaltaí an Bhoird agus ar bhaill foirne ainmnithe Nochtadh Leasanna a sholáthar gach bliain i dtaca le saincheisteanna a bhféadfadh tionchar ábhartha a bheith acu ar chomhlíonadh feidhmeanna.
Coistí na mBord Oideachais agus Oiliúna
Cuid 5 44.- (1) Faoi réir alt 45, d'fhéadfadh Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna coistí a bhunú chun- a) ceann amháin nó níos mó dá chuid feidhmeanna a chomhlíonadh a mheasann sé a d'fhéadfadh coiste a dhéanamh níos fearr nó níos áisiúla, nó b) comhairle a chur air maidir le haon cheann dá fheidhmeanna a chomhlíonadh, agus is féidir leis téarmaí tagartha a chinneadh agus nós imeachta aon choiste den sórt sin a rialáil.
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(2) Ní bheidh coiste arna bhunú faoi fho-alt (1) comhdhéanta de níos mó ná 12 chomhalta agus d'fhéadfadh sé, faoi réir fho-alt (9) agus fho-alt (12)(c), a bheith comhdhéanta de bhaill nach bhfuil ina gcomhaltaí den bhord oideachais agus oiliúna lena mbaineann.
Cruinnithe an Bhoird
1. Sceideal 3: Mír 2 (1) den Acht um Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna 2013 - faoi réir fhorálacha na míre sin agus alt 31 - tionólfaidh gach bord oideachais agus oiliúna cibé cruinnithe agus an oiread sin cruinnithe, ag cibé amanna, agus sna háiteanna sin a mheasann sé a bheith cuí.
2. Sceideal 3: Mír 2 (2) Beidh cruinniú amháin ar a laghad ag gach bord oideachais agus oiliúna gach 2 mhí seachas i mí Iúil, Lúnasa agus Meán Fómhair.
3. Sceideal 3: Alt 2 (3) Beidh cruinniú amháin ar a laghad ag gach bord oideachais agus oiliúna le linn na tréimhse dar tosach an 1ú lá d'Iúil agus dar críoch an 30ú lá de Mheán Fómhair gach bliain.
Coinnítear miontuairiscí maidir le cruinnithe Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir, agus glactar leo. Tá taifead de thinreamh gach comhalta maidir le freastal ar chruinnithe Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir, chomh maith le sonraí faoina gcuid speansas, ar fáil sa tuarascáil seo.
Dualgas Earnála Poiblí
Leagtar amach in Alt 42 den Acht fá Choimisiún na hÉireann um Chearta an Duine agus Comhionannas, 2014 an Dualgas Dearfach a éilítear ar Chomhlachtaí Poiblí, Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir ina measc. Déanann an t-údarás, le linn dó a fheidhmeanna a chomhlíonadh, aird a thabhairt ar an ngá atá ann:
- An t-idirdhealú a dhíchur - Comhionannas deiseanna agus córa dá fhoireann agus do na daoine dá soláthraíonn sé seirbhísí a chur chun cinn, agus - Cearta an duine atá ag a chomhaltaí, a fhoireann agus na daoine dá soláthraíonn sé seirbhísí a chosaint.
Imlitir Uimh. 0002/2019 maidir le Cód Cleachtais um Rialachas na mBord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Is é an tAcht um Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna, 2013 an reachtaíocht phríomhúil a mbíonn boird oideachais agus oiliúna á rialú aici, agus caithfear an tAcht sin a chomhlíonadh i gcónaí. Cé go leagtar síos treoirlínte maidir le cásanna áirithe in Imlitir Uimh. 0002/2019 ‘An Cód Cleachtais um Rialachas na mBord Oideachais agus Oiliúna’, ba cheart glacadh leis go príomha mar shraith caighdeán do chomhaltaí agus d'fhoireann an Bhoird. Táthar ag súil go gcinnteoidh na comhaltaí agus an fhoireann go mbeidh a gcuid gníomhaíochtaí i leith an Bhoird Oideachais agus Oiliúna á rialú i gcónaí ag fuarlitir agus ag spiorad na gcaighdeán sin. Deimhníonn Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir go gcomhlíonann sé na ceanglais a leagtar síos sa Chód faoi láthair ina chleachtais agus ina nósanna imeachta rialachais. Ba chóir an méid seo a leanas a thabhairt faoi deara:
- ba cheart an Cód a léamh i dteannta na bhforálacha reachtacha lena rialaítear earnáil na mBord Oideachais agus Oiliúna agus an Earnáil Phoiblí i gcoitinne. Tá feidhm fós ag na forálacha reachtacha atá ann cheana maidir le hábhair atá faoi réir an Chóid seo freisin agus, chun amhras a sheachaint, i gcás aon choimhlinte nó neamhréireachta, tá na forálacha reachtacha i réim; - féadfaidh an tAire Oideachais agus Scileanna na forálacha atá sa Chód a leasú ó am go ham; - féadfaidh an tAire Oideachais agus Scileanna nó an tAire Caiteachais agus Athchóirithe Poiblí imlitreacha agus/nó nótaí treorach a eisiúint, ó am go ham, maidir leis an gCód nó le hábhair ghaolmhara;
Cuireann an Cód Cleachtais creat ar fáil chun dea-chleachtas sa rialachas corparáideach a chur i bhfeidhm sna boird oideachais agus oiliúna. Deimhníonn Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir go gcomhlíonann sé na ceanglais a leagtar síos sa Chód faoi láthair ina chleachtais agus ina nósanna imeachta rialachais.
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Tá Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir faoi threoir na bprionsabal a leagtar amach i ndoiciméad an Chóid Chleachtais maidir le comhlíonadh na freagrachta atá air a chinntiú go bhfuil na caighdeáin is airde rialachais chorparáidigh ag baint lena chuid gníomhaíochtaí uile.
Dréacht-Ráitis Airgeadais Bhliantúla – Ráitis Airgeadais 2019 – Tá Ráitis Airgeadais Bhliantúla Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir don bhliain dar chríoch an 31 Nollaig 2019 faoi réir iniúchadh ag Oifig an Ard- Reachtaire Cuntas agus Ciste an tráth a fhoilseofar Tuarascáil Bhliantúil Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir i leith 2019. Foilseoidh Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir na ráitis airgeadais iniúchta laistigh de mhí tar éis iad a fháil ó Oifig an Ard-Reachtaire Cuntas agus Ciste.
Deimhníonn an Bord go ndearnadh athbhreithniú ar éifeachtacht an chórais rialaithe inmheánaigh agus go bhfuil an Ráiteas um Rialú Inmheánach, atá faoi réir athrú go dtí go mbeidh an t-iniúchadh seachtrach críochnaithe, san áireamh sna Ráitis Airgeadais Bhliantúla i leith na bliana dar chríoch an 31 Nollaig 2019 a fhoilseofar laistigh de mhí tar éis í a fháil ó Oifig an Ard-Reachtaire Cuntas agus Ciste agus mar aguisín le Tuarascáil Chuimsitheach an Chathaoirligh a cuireadh faoi bhráid an Aire.
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Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir: Ballraíocht go dtí an 19 Meán Fómhair 2019
An Clr Mary Howard Údarás Áitiúil Chontae an Chláir Cathaoirleach
An Clr Marian Hurley Údarás Áitiúil Chathair agus Chontae Luimnigh Leas-Chathaoirleach
Uas Joan Aherne Ionadaí Foirne
Comhalta ó Chomhlachtaí de réir Alt 30 (11) (b) den Acht um Boird Oideachais agus An tUas Tony Brazil Oiliúna (2013)
Comhalta ó Chomhlachtaí de réir Alt 30 (11) (b) den Acht um Boird Oideachais agus An tUas Michael Cregan Oiliúna (2013)
An Clr Cathal Crowe Údarás Áitiúil Chontae an Chláir
An Clr Michael Donegan Údarás Áitiúil Chathair agus Chontae Luimnigh
Comhalta ó Chomhlachtaí de réir Alt 30 (11) (b) den Acht um Boird Oideachais agus Uas Mary Flanagan Oiliúna (2013)
An Clr Liam Galvin Údarás Áitiúil Chathair agus Chontae Luimnigh
An Clr Michael Hillery Údarás Áitiúil Chontae an Chláir
An Clr Gabriel Keating Údarás Áitiúil Chontae an Chláir
Comhalta ó Chomhlachtaí de réir Alt 30 (11) (b) den Acht um Boird Oideachais agus An tUas Sean McMahon Oiliúna (2013)
An tUas Gordon Mewis Ionadaí Foirne
Comhalta ó Chomhlachtaí de réir Alt 30 (11) (b) den Acht um Boird Oideachais agus Uas Ann Nicholas Oiliúna (2013)
An Clr Ann Norton Údarás Áitiúil Chontae an Chláir
An tUas Dónal Ó hAiniféin Ionadaí Tuismitheora
An Clr Richard O’Donoghue Údarás Áitiúil Chathair agus Chontae Luimnigh
An Clr Kieran O’Hanlon Údarás Áitiúil Chathair agus Chontae Luimnigh
An Clr Elena Secas Údarás Áitiúil Chathair agus Chontae Luimnigh Lisa An Clr Sheedy Údarás Áitiúil Chathair agus Chontae Luimnigh Marie
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Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir: Ballraíocht ón 2 Deireadh Fómhair 2019
An Clr Kieran O’Hanlon Údarás Áitiúil Chathair agus Chontae Luimnigh Cathaoirleach
An Clr Clare Colleran Molloy Údarás Áitiúil Chontae an Chláir
Comhalta ó Chomhlachtaí de réir Alt 30 (11) (b) den Acht um Boird Oideachais agus An tUas Michael Cregan Oiliúna (2013)
An Clr Michael Donegan Údarás Áitiúil Chathair agus Chontae Luimnigh
Comhalta ó Chomhlachtaí de réir Alt 30 (11) (b) den Acht um Boird Oideachais agus Uas Elaina Fitzgerald Oiliúna (2013)
An Clr Liam Galvin Údarás Áitiúil Chathair agus Chontae Luimnigh
An tUas Michael Guilfoyle Ionadaí Foirne
Uas Kate Hehir Ionadaí Foirne
Uas Sheila Hickey Ionadaí Tuismitheora
An Clr Gabriel Keating Údarás Áitiúil Chontae an Chláir
An Clr Sarah Kiely Údarás Áitiúil Chathair agus Chontae Luimnigh
An Clr Joe Killeen Údarás Áitiúil Chontae an Chláir
Comhalta ó Chomhlachtaí de réir Alt 30 (11) (b) den Acht um Boird Oideachais agus An tUas Sean McMahon Oiliúna (2013)
An Clr Paul Murphy Údarás Áitiúil Chontae an Chláir
An Clr Ann Norton Údarás Áitiúil Chontae an Chláir
Comhalta ó Chomhlachtaí de réir Alt 30 (11) (b) den Acht um Boird Oideachais agus An tUas Mark O’Dea Oiliúna (2013)
An tUas Dónal Ó hAiniféin Ionadaí Tuismitheora
Comhalta ó Chomhlachtaí de réir Alt 30 (11) (b) den Acht um Boird Oideachais agus Uas Marian Petty Oiliúna (2013)
An Clr Elena Secas Údarás Áitiúil Chathair agus Chontae Luimnigh
An Clr John Sheahan Údarás Áitiúil Chathair agus Chontae Luimnigh
An Clr Brigid Teefy Údarás Áitiúil Chathair agus Chontae Luimnigh
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Comhaltaí an Bhoird Oideachais agus Oiliúna Líon na gCruinnithe ar Freastalaíodh Orthu
BORD BALL AN BHOIRD 22/01 26/02 19/03 16/04 15/05 02/10 15/10 19/11 17/12 NUA Uas Joan Aherne Tá Tá Tá Tá Tá An tUas Tony Brazil Tá Tá Tá Tá Tá An tUas Michael Cregan Tá Tá Tá Níl Níl N íl Tá Tá Tá An Clr Cathal Crowe Tá Níl Níl Níl Níl An Clr Michael Donegan Tá Tá Tá Tá Níl Tá Tá Tá N íl Uas Mary Flanagan Níl Tá Tá Tá Tá An Clr Liam Galvin Tá Níl Níl Níl Níl Tá Tá Tá Tá An Clr Michael Hillery Níl Níl Níl Níl Níl An Clr Mary Howard Tá Tá Tá Tá Tá An Clr Marian Hurley Tá Tá Tá Níl Tá An Clr Gabriel Keating Tá Tá Tá Tá Tá Tá Tá Tá Tá An tUas Gordon Mewis Níl Tá Tá Tá Níl An tUas Sean McMahon Tá Tá Tá Tá Tá N íl Tá Tá Tá Uas Ann Nicholas Níl Tá Tá Tá Tá An Clr Ann Norton Níl Tá Tá Níl Tá Tá Tá N íl Tá An Clr Richard O’Donoghue Níl Tá Tá Níl Níl An tUas Donal Ó hAiniféin Tá Níl Tá Tá Tá Tá Tá Tá Tá An Clr Kieran O'Hanlon Tá Tá Níl Níl Tá Tá Tá Tá Tá An Clr Elena Secas Tá Tá Tá Tá Tá Tá Tá Tá N íl An Clr Lisa Marie Sheehy Tá Tá N íl Níl Níl An Clr Clare Colleran Molloy Tá Tá Níl Tá An tUas Michael Guilfoyle Tá Níl Tá Tá Uas Catherine Hehir Tá Tá Tá Níl An Clr Sarah Kiely Níl Tá Tá Tá An Clr Joe Killeen Tá Tá Tá Níl An Clr Paul Murphy Tá Tá Tá Tá An Clr John Sheahan Níl Tá Tá Tá An Clr Brigid Teefy Tá Tá Tá Tá Uas Sheila Hickey Tá Tá Tá Níl Uas Elaina Fitzgerald Tá Tá Níl An tUas Mark O'Dea Tá Tá Níl Uas Marian Petty Tá Níl Níl
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BALL DEN CHOISTE 13/02 13/03 09/05 18/06 CHOISTE NUA 19/12 Uas Marion Collins, Cathaoirleach Tá Tá Tá Tá An Clr Marion Hurley Tá Tá Tá Tá An Clr Gabriel Keating Tá Tá Tá Tá An tUas Declan Phillips Níl Tá Tá Tá An tUas Jimmy Browne Tá Níl Tá Tá An tUas Sean McMahon Tá Tá Tá Tá CHOISTE NUA An tUas Donal Fitzgibbon, Cathaoirleach Tá An tUas Fergus Dunne Tá An Clr Mary Howard Tá An Clr Gabriel Keating Tá An Clr Sarah Kiely Tá An tUas Sean McMahon Níl An tUas Declan Phillips Níl An tUas Matt Power Tá
Comhaltaí Choiste Airgeadais an Bhoird Oideachais agus Oiliúna Líon na gCruinnithe ar Freastalaíodh Orthu
BALL DEN CHOISTE 26/02 26/03 05/06 CHOISTE NUA 19/12 An tUas Tony Brazil, Cathaoirleach Tá Tá Tá An Clr Liam Galvin Níl Níl Tá An Clr Mary Howard Tá Níl Tá An Clr Kieran O'Hanlon Níl Tá Tá An tUas Fergus Dunne Tá Tá Tá CHOISTE NUA An tUas Sean Conlon, Cathaoirleach Tá Uas Sadie Ahern Tá An tUas Eugene O'Brien Tá An Clr John Sheahan Níl An Clr Joe Killeen Tá Uas Elaina Fitzgerald Tá
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Coiste Airgeadais Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir 2019 Comhlíonann Coiste Airgeadais Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir ról tábhachtach i gcreat rialachais an BOO trí athbhreithniú a dhéanamh ar an méid seo a leanas agus tuairisc a thabhairt don Bhord ina leith: an dréachtphlean seirbhíse; an bhfuil an Príomhfheidhmeannach ag cur i bhfeidhm an Phlean Seirbhíse arna ghlacadh ag an mBord, laistigh de na teorainneacha caiteachais atá leagtha síos ag an Aire; agus ar cheart don Bhord glacadh leis na cuntais arna gcur i láthair ag an bPríomhfheidhmeannach.
Comhaltaí an Choiste Airgeadais ó Eanáir 2019 go dtí mí na Samhna 2019 Comhaltaí Seachtracha Comhaltaí Inmheánacha An tUas. Tony Brazil, Cathaoirleach An Clr Liam Galvin An tUas. Fergus Dunne An Clr Mary Howard An Clr Kieran O'Hanlon
Comhaltaí an Choiste Airgeadais ó mhí na Nollag 2019 Comhaltaí Seachtracha Comhaltaí Inmheánacha An tUas. Seán Conlon, Cathaoirleach An Clr John Sheahan Sadie Aherne, Uas. An Clr Joe Killeen An tUas. Eugene O’Brien Elaina Fitzgerald, Uas.
Dátaí Cruinnithe Choiste Airgeadais Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir, 2019 26 Feabhra 2019 5 Meitheamh 2019 26 Márta 2019 19 Nollaig 2019
Coiste Iniúchóireachta agus Riosca Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir, 2019 Comhlíonann Coiste Iniúchóireachta agus Riosca Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir ról tábhachtach i gcreat rialachais an BOO trí chúnamh a thabhairt don Bhord monatóireacht a dhéanamh ar an rialú inmheánach, lena gcuimsítear rialachas corparáideach, bainistíocht riosca, iniúchadh inmheánach agus rialuithe airgeadais/neamhairgeadais arna gcur i bhfeidhm ag na bainisteoirí feidhmiúcháin. Ní thugann an Coiste faoi fhreagrachtaí bainistíochta agus ní thógann sé áit rialuithe bainistíochta an eintitis ná a chuntasachta.
Comhaltaí an Choiste Iniúchóireachta agus Riosca ó Eanáir 2019 go dtí mí na Samhna 2019 Comhaltaí Seachtracha Comhaltaí Inmheánacha Marion Collins, Uas., Cathaoirleach An Clr Gabriel Keating, An tUas. Jimmy Browne An Clr Marion Hurley An tUas. Declan Phillips An tUas. Seán McMahon
Comhaltaí an Choiste Iniúchóireachta agus Riosca ó mhí na Nollag 2019 Comhaltaí Seachtracha Comhaltaí Inmheánacha An tUas. Donal Fitzgibbon, Cathaoirleach An Clr Gabriel Keating, An tUas. Fergus Dunne An Clr Sarah Kiely An Clr Mary Howard An tUas. Seán McMahon An tUas. Declan Phillips An tUas. Matt Power
Dátaí Cruinnithe Choiste Iniúchóireachta agus Riosca Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir, 2019
13 Feabhra 2019 18 Meitheamh 2019 13 Márta 2019 19 Nollaig 2019 9 Bealtaine 2019
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An Stiúrthóireacht um Thacaíocht Eagraíochta agus Forbairt
Sa bhliain 2019, thug Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir faoi Bhliain 3 dá Ráiteas Straitéise 5 bliana, ina leagtar síos treoir shoiléir i leith sholáthar oideachais agus oiliúna an údaráis, a chuid obair óige agus a fheidhmeanna reachtúla eile go ceann na 3 bliana go dtí 2021. Leagtar béim sa ráiteas straitéise sin ar an ról a bheidh ag an údarás maidir le comhlíonadh riachtanas pearsanta, sóisialta, eacnamaíoch agus infhostaitheachta an phobail a bhfreastalaíonn sé orthu. Tá an t-údarás tiomanta d’fheabhas leanúnach a dhéanamh ar a chuid seirbhísí i gcomhthéacs an Chláir Athchóirithe Seirbhísí Poiblí atá ag Rialtas na hÉireann. Laistigh de Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir, déanann an Stiúrthóireacht um Thacaíocht agus Forbairt Eagraíochta maoirsiú ar bhainistiú acmhainní an Bhoird sna Rannóga Acmhainní Daonna, Seirbhísí Corparáideacha, Airgeadais, TFC, agus Caipitil agus Soláthair.
Is é ról na Stiúrthóireachta um Thacaíocht Eagraíochta agus Forbairt ná a bheith i gceannas ar thionscnaimh riaracháin agus tionscnaimh straitéiseacha na heagraíochta (struchtúir, beartas, córais, tionscnaimh agus idirghabhálacha), a fheabhsóidh an cumas atá ag Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir i dtaobh na ceithre sprioc a bhaint amach a bhfuil achoimre orthu sa Ráiteas Straitéise, agus an dea-chleachtas a chinntiú i dtéarmaí rialachas corparáideach an údaráis. Déantar an méid sin i gcomhar le Stiúrthóirí an Rannáin Scoileanna agus an Rannáin Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna de chuid an BOO.
Is ag obair ar gach ceann ar leith den 4 sprioc a bhíonn an Stiúrthóireacht um Thacaíocht agus Forbairt Eagraíochta, agus é ina aidhm aici tuilleadh luacha a chur le Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir agus, chuige sin, níos mó feabhais a chur ar na beartais, na córais agus na próisis rannpháirtíochta fhónta a chinntíonn go bhfuil an Bord ag comhlíonadh na reachtaíochta, ag mealladh agus ag coinneáil baill foirne ardchaighdeáin, ag léiriú rialachas den scoth agus ag tacú le fís an Bhoird a bhaint amach mar atá sainithe sa Ráiteas Straitéise.
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Is é dúthracht thiomanta fhoireann Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir is cúis leis an rath a bhí ar an mBord ó rinneadh an cónascadh in 2013. Ceann de na príomhthéamaí a d’eascair as an bpróiseas comhairliúcháin chun Ráiteas Straitéise an Bhoird a fhorbairt ná an tábhacht a bhaineann le timpeallacht oibre thacúil, chomhoibríoch, atá slán sláintiúil, a sholáthar don fhoireann uile. Tá an téama sin le feiceáil i Sprioc Straitéiseach 2 – Tacaíocht Foirne agus Forbairt Eagraíochta. Lean Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir de bheartais agus nósanna imeachta ábhartha a fhorbairt agus a thabhairt cothrom le dáta le linn 2019 lena chinntiú go mbeadh an reachtaíocht ábhartha, an dea-chleachtas, an tseirbhís do chustaiméirí agus an rialachas corparáideach á gcomhlíonadh aige. Ghlac Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir na beartais seo a leanas in 2019:
Beartas • Beartas Éillithe Frith-Chalaoise • Beartas agus Nósanna Imeachta Náisiúnta na BOOnna um Sholáthar • Beartas Saoire do Thuismitheoirí (Nuashonrú)
Rinneadh dul chun cinn maith le linn 2019, agus cuireadh clár feabhsúchán pleanáilte i bhfeidhm, lena n- áirítear réitigh ríomhghnó a aithint agus athbhreithniú a dhéanamh ar phróisis a bhí i bhfeidhm cheana. Tá Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir fós tiomanta d’fheabhas leanúnach a dhéanamh ar a chuid seirbhísí i gcomhthéacs an Chláir Athchóirithe Seirbhísí Poiblí de chuid an Rialtais agus an chreata beartais atá sonraithe in Ár Seirbhís Phoiblí 2020. Bhí an Bord ag obair ar roinnt príomhthéamaí agus tionscnamh le linn 2019, lena n-áirítear:
Teicneolaíocht Faisnéise agus Cumarsáide (TFC): Sheol Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir a Straitéis TFC go foirmiúil i Márta 2018. Is treochlár é an straitéis sin chun úsáid TFC i gcleachtais teagaisc, foghlama agus riaracháin ar fud na heagraíochta a fheabhsú sa ghearrthéarma agus sa mheántéarma. Is é aidhm na Straitéise TFC sin bearta a shainaithint agus plean a dhéanamh chun na bearta sin a chur i bhfeidhm le feabhas a chur ar na seirbhísí atá á dtairiscint ag an údarás. Is fís réadúil é an Straitéis TFC d'fhorbairt, d'fheabhsú agus de chomhtháthú TFC ar fud na heagraíochta. Tá príomhtháscairí feidhmíochta straitéiseacha tábhachtacha á gcur i bhfeidhm go héifeachtúil faoi láthair. Ós rud é go bhfuil athruithe móra tarlaithe san Earnáil Oideachais agus Oiliúna le blianta beaga anuas, leagtar béim nach beag sa phlean ar leas a bhaint as TFC chun cabhrú leis an bpróiseas athraithe agus chun tacú leis.
Bhí ról TFC ag teacht chun cinn i ngach réimse de sheirbhísí an BOO le linn 2019. Tá méadú mór tagtha ar an tábhacht a bhaineann leis don eagraíocht agus tá an raon seirbhísí agus tacaíochtaí teicneolaíochta d’oifigí riaracháin agus do scoileanna/ionaid seasta ag teacht chun cinn. Tá an Rannóg TFC freagrach as comhordú agus bainistíocht a dhéanamh ar an tacaíocht theicniúil don BOO agus áirítear leis sin bainistíocht tionscadail i ndáil le córais nua, uasghrádú agus feistiú TFC do scoileanna nua agus síntí a chuirtear as foirgnimh. Mar chuid den Straitéis TFC déanann an BOO athbhreithniú agus forbairt leanúnach ar a bhonneagar agus aithníonn sé córais bogearraí, bearta uasghrádaithe agus crua-earraí nua atá ábhartha agus iomchuí. Déanann an Rannóg TFC córais chumarsáide Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir a fhorbairt agus a chothabháil, agus í ag féachaint le cosaint agus slándáil sonraí a chinntiú ar fud gach córais de chuid an údaráis. Leanfaidh an Rannóg TFC ar aghaidh ag tabhairt cabhair agus comhairle faoi gach soláthar TFC agus ag cinntiú go gcuirfear i gcrích Pleananna Leanúnachais Gnó agus Téarnaimh tar éis Tubaiste agus go ndéanfar athbhreithniú orthu.
Cúrsaí Dlí agus Comhlíonadh: Bíonn comhlíonadh á léiriú go leanúnach, agus bíonn na beartais go léir faoi athbhreithniú leanúnach. Fuair Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir dhá chóras bogearraí, Pegasus (chun comhlíonadh na reachtaíochta Sláinte agus Sábháilteachta a chinntiú) agus Privacy Engine (córas a chuidíonn le comhlíonadh RGCS a léiriú agus a úsáidtear mar uirlis oiliúna don fhoireann maidir le cibearshlándáil, fioscaireacht, an reachtaíocht um chosaint sonraí, etc.). Tá obair ar siúl i gcónaí ar an Lámhleabhar um Chomhlíonadh lena chinntiú go gcomhlíonfaidh Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh
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agus an Chláir a chuid oibleagáidí faoi Chód Cleachtais Imlitir 0002/2019 um Rialachas na mBord Oideachais agus Oiliúna.
Cosaint Sonraí: Ar an 25 Bealtaine 2018, tháinig an Rialachán Ginearálta maidir le Cosaint Sonraí (RGCS) i bhfeidhm. In Éirinn, tugadh éifeacht reachtach dó in acht nua, an tAcht um Chosaint Sonraí, 2018. Chun a oibleagáidí reachtúla a chomhlíonadh, bailíonn, stórálann agus próiseálann Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir cuid mhór sonraí ar dhaoine éagsúla is ábhar sonraí. Tá an BOO tiomanta do bheartas i dtaobh cearta agus saoirsí daoine aonair a chosaint maidir le próiseáil a gcuid sonraí pearsanta. Tá Oifigeach Cosanta Sonraí ainmnithe ag an údarás a fheidhmíonn mar phointe teagmhála maidir le gach ceist faoi phríobháideacht sonraí agus tá Beartas um Chosaint Sonraí forbartha aige a ghabhann leis an mBeartas Príobháideachta. Le linn na bliana 2019, fuair Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir 18 n-iarraidh ar shonraí a rochtain.
Saoráil Faisnéise: Faoi Alt 8 den Acht um Shaoráil Faisnéise, 2014, ceanglaítear ar chomhlachtaí a thagann faoin reachtaíocht um Shaoráil Faisnéise an oiread faisnéise agus is féidir a ullmhú agus a fhoilsiú go tráthúil ar bhonn oscailte, inrochtana lasmuigh de cheangaltais na saorála faisnéise féin, ag féachaint do phrionsabail na hoscailteachta, na trédhearcachta agus na cuntasachta mar atá leagtha amach in Alt 8(5) agus Alt 11(3) den Acht. Déanta foráil leis sin maidir le taifid a fhoilsiú nó a thabhairt lasmuigh de Shaoráil Faisnéise ar choinníoll nach bhfuil sé toirmiscthe faoin dlí an fhaisnéis sin a fhoilsiú nó rochtain a thabhairt uirthi. Faoin scéim, ní mór do chomhlachtaí a thagann faoin reachtaíocht um Shaoráil Faisnéise faisnéis a chur ar fáil mar chuid dá ngnáthghníomhaíochtaí gnó. Tá Scéim Foilsithe Saorála Faisnéise an BOO foilsithe ag Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir agus tá Oifigeach Saorála Faisnéise ainmnithe aige. Le linn na bliana 2019, fuair Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir 13 iarraidh faoin reachtaíocht um shaoráil faisnéise:. Ba ó iriseoirí, grúpaí sainleasa, baill foirne agus tuismitheoirí a fuarthas na hiarrataí sin. Glacadh le naoi n-iarradh, glacadh le trí cinn go páirteach agus i gcás píosa amháin faisnéise a iarradh, bhí fáil ag an bpobal air cheana féin.
Nochtadh faoi Chosaint: De réir fhorálacha an Achta um Nochtadh Cosanta, 2014, tá oifigeach ainmnithe ceaptha ag Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir chun nochtadh cosanta a fháil agus tá beartas curtha i bhfeidhm aige, ‘Beartas maidir le Déanamh Nochtadh Cosanta ag Oibrithe de chuid Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir’, atá foilsithe ar shuíomh gréasáin an BOO. I dteannta leis an reachtaíocht, spreagfaidh an beartas sin oibrithe chun éagóir a d’fhéadfadh a bheith ann a thuairisciú agus iad ar an eolas go gcaithfear go dáiríre leis an ábhar imní atá acu agus go ndéanfar imscrúdú air, agus gur faoi rún a dhéanfar é sin. Mar a cheanglaítear le halt 22 den Acht um Nochtadh Cosanta, 2014, dearbhaíonn Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir nach ndearnadh aon Nochtadh Cosanta in 2019.
Bainistíocht Riosca: Rinneadh an Beartas Corparáideach um Bainistíocht Riosca a fhaomhadh in 2017 agus, ar bhonn plean gnó réamhullmhaithe, tá clár rioscaí ag Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir ina léirítear rioscaí a bhaineann le Tacaíocht Eagraíochta, Breisoideachas agus Oiliúint (BOaO), agus Scoileanna. Is doiciméad beo é an Clár Rioscaí a thugtar cothrom le dáta de réir mar a shainaithnítear rioscaí nua, nó a leasaítear dóchúlacht/déine riosca ann mar gheall ar rialuithe oiriúnacha a bheith curtha i bhfeidhm chun an riosca a mhaolú nó deireadh a chur leis.
Déanann an Bord maoirseacht ghníomhach leanúnach ar bhainistíocht riosca agus dearbhaíonn sé go ndearna sé measúnú ar na príomhrioscaí agus na bearta maolaithe gaolmhara agus go ndearna sé athbhreithniú ar éifeachtacht na mbeart sin in 2019. Déanann an Bord bainistíocht ar rioscaí don eagraíocht trí chlár struchtúrtha bainistíochta riosca. Faigheann an Bord cúnamh ina fheidhm bainistíochta riosca ón gCoiste Iniúchóireachta agus Riosca. Bíonn an Bord ag brath freisin ar an Aonad Iniúchóireachta Inmheánaí agus ar na tuarascálacha uaidh, ar an iniúchadh bliantúil a dhéanann an tArd-Reachtaire Cuntas agus Ciste agus ar aon iniúchadh seachtrach amhail iniúchadh a dhéanfadh Ciste Sóisialta na hEorpa nó na Coimisinéirí Ioncaim. Ina theannta sin, déantar athbhreithniú gach uile bhliain ar éifeachtacht an chórais rialuithe inmheánacha. Tuarascáil Bhliantúil Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus Chláir 2019
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Is mír bhuan í an Bhainistíocht Riosca ag gach cruinniú agus áirítear sa mheasúnú uirthi, inter alia:
• Tuarascálacha riosca ón lucht ardbhainistíochta • Tuarascálacha ón gCoiste Iniúchóireachta agus Riosca • Tuarascálacha riosca ón lucht ardbhainistíochta lena n-áirítear Oifigeach um Chomhlíonadh an BOO • Athruithe ar an rátáil riosca
Thug Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir faoi roinnt gníomhaíochtaí in 2019 chun tacú le bainistíocht riosca fiontair agus chun an dea-rialachas a léiriú. Is é an bonn fianaise i leith na hoibre sin ná reachtaíocht a bhaineann le Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir agus an Cód Cleachtais um Rialachas na mBord Oideachais agus Oiliúna (An Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna, Imlitir 0002/2019). Tugadh chun críche na haschuir seo a leanas i rith na bliana:
• Athbhreithniú agus nuashonrú ráithiúil ar an gClár Rioscaí Corparáideach • Athbhreithniú agus nuashonrú ráithiúil ar an gClár Rioscaí maidir le Breisoideachas agus Oiliúint • Athbhreithniú agus nuashonrú ráithiúil ar Chlár Rioscaí na Scoileanna
Cuireadh na príomhrioscaí a sainaithníodh faoi bhráid an Choiste Iniúchóireachta agus Riosca agus bhí obair leanúnach ar siúl chun na rioscaí a sainaithníodh a bhainistiú, iad a mhaolú agus réimsí riosca nua a shainaithint. Díríodh ar na príomhrioscaí a shainaithint a d’fhéadfadh a chosc ar Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir a Ráiteas Straitéise agus na bearta rialaithe gaolmhara a chur i bhfeidhm, d’fhonn tionchar na rioscaí sin a mhaolú.
Cuirtear na rioscaí a shainaithnítear leis an gClár Rioscaí agus déantar iad a chatagóiriú mar seo a leanas:
Comhlíonadh, Conarthach, Airgeadas, Oibríochtúil, Clú agus Straitéiseach. Ansin déantar na rioscaí sin a rátáil i dtéarmaí dóchúlachta agus tionchair, agus déantar iad a aicmiú dá réir mar Riosca Dearg, Ómra nó Glas. Déantar bearta rialaithe bainistíochta, a chuirtear i bhfeidhm chun tionchar na rioscaí sin a mhaolú, a dhoiciméadú ar an gclár rioscaí. Nuair a bhíonn na rioscaí sainaitheanta agus taifeadta ar an gclár rioscaí, déanann an lucht bainistíochta athbhreithniú orthu mar seo a leanas: Dearg – gach ráithe, Ómra – gach sé mhí, Glas – gach bliain.
Deimhníonn an Bord go ndearna sé measúnú ar phríomhrioscaí an BOO agus gur cuireadh sonraí faoi na rioscaí sin a sainaithníodh, lena n-áirítear bearta nó straitéisí maolaithe gaolmhara, san áireamh in Aguisín le Tuarascáil Chuimsitheach an Chathaoirligh chuig an Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna.
Deimhníonn Cathaoirleach Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir go bhfuil an eagraíocht ag cloí leis na gnéithe ábhartha den Chód Caiteachais Phoiblí.
Tugadh faoi Bhord nua a bhunú don tréimhse 2019 go 2024 freisin, agus toghadh ionadaithe foirne agus ainmnithe ar Bhord an BOO.
Saincheisteanna Árachais agus Dlí: Lean an Rannóg Seirbhísí Corparáideacha ar aghaidh in 2019 ag cur tacaíocht agus comhairle ar fáil don fhoireann uile ar fud na heagraíochta i ndáil le haon saincheisteanna dlí a tháinig chun cinn, chomh maith le héilimh fhéideartha agus éilimh i dtaca le díobháil phearsanta.
Sláinte agus Sábháilteacht: Tá sé ina aidhm ag Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir, bunaithe ar rialú rioscaí agus ar bheartas leanúnach um maolú rioscaí, a chinntiú go seachnaítear timpistí/teagmhais agus neastimpistí, agus ar an gcaoi sin déantar sábháilteacht, sláinte agus leas na mball foirne, na mac léinn, na scoláirí, na bhfoghlaimeoirí agus na gconraitheoirí a chumhdach i gcás gur ag dul isteach i bhfoirgneamh de chuid Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir ar chúis ar bith atá siad. Rinne Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir 2 thimpiste a thuairisciú don Údarás Sláinte agus Sábháilteachta le linn 2019.
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Scéim Teanga Oifigiúla: Tá Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir faoi threoir ag na prionsabail a eascraíonn as Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla, 2003, agus tá sé tiomanta do na hoibleagáidí atá air faoin acht sin a chur i bhfeidhm. Bhí Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir faoi réir iniúchta ag Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga maidir le cur i bhfeidhm na ngealltanas a rinneadh ina Scéim Teanga. Foilseofar na torthaí in 2020.
Acmhainní Daonna: Rinne Rannóg Acmhainní Daonna Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir earcú agus roghnú i leith 265 post a bhainistiú in 2019, agus cloíodh leis an dea-chleachtas agus freastalaíodh ar na hoibleagáidí reachtúla ina leith sin. Anuas air sin, soláthraíodh réimse seirbhísí a bhain le hAcmhainní Daonna mar thacaíocht do na foirne uile sna scoileanna, sna hionaid agus sa cheannoifig. Bhí cuid mhaith athruithe ar an Earnáil Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna in 2019 freisin, mar thoradh ar na printíseachtaí nua a tugadh isteach, amhail Gruagaireacht, cúrsaí réamh-phrintíseachta agus méadú ar an éileamh ar na printísigh atá linn faoi láthair. Tá páirt mhór á glacadh ag Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir maidir le teagascóirí printíseachta a earcú chun freastal ar an éileamh atá ann faoi láthair agus ar an éileamh atá ag teacht chun cinn. Tá gealltanas tugtha ar bhonn náisiúnta 50,000 printíseacht agus áit ar ghairmchúrsaí oiliúna a bheith ar fáil faoin mbliain 2020. Agus í ag díriú ar Scileanna don Gheilleagar agus ag cinntiú go bhfreastalófaí ar riachtanais na n-earnálacha gnó agus tionsclaíochta in 2019, bhí baint ag an Rannóg Acmhainní Daonna le hearcú foirne chun freastal ar an riachtanas atá ann i dtaobh cur leis na scileanna atá ag daoine atá fostaithe agus daoine dífhostaithe a mhealladh agus scileanna nua a mhúineadh dóibh, agus chuige sin thug sí isteach roinnt cúrsaí sna réimsí úd inar sainaithníodh easnamh scileanna trí na cláir um Rannpháirtíocht Fiontair agus Ionchuimsiú Gníomhach.
Sannadh 14 phost freagrachta breise d’iar-bhunscoileanna an údaráis in 2019. Rinne an Rannóg Acmhainní Daonna an próiseas earcaíochta inmheánach sin a bhainistiú, agus treisíodh na foirne ceannaireachta agus bainistíochta inár scoileanna dá bharr, agus béim á leagan ar na caighdeáin is airde i ndáil le torthaí oideachais a bhaint amach do scoláirí ionas go gcothófaí timpeallacht a bhfuil ardcháilíocht cúraim scoláirí, foghlama agus teagaisc ina bunchloch di.
In 2019 bhí an Rannóg Acmhainní Daonna ag obair i ndlúthpháirt leis an Rannán Scoileanna chun comhordaitheoir ar an gComhpháirtíocht Áitiúla Óige Ildánach a earcú toisc go raibh Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir ar cheann de 3 BOO phíolótacha sa tír a roghnaíodh chun Maoiniú don Óige Ildánach a fháil faoin gclár Éire Ildánach. Ba é sprioc na comhpháirtíochta sin réimse leathan acmhainní a chomhcheangal chun gníomhaíochtaí cruthaitheacha lasmuigh den scoil a sholáthar do leanaí agus do dhaoine óga, a bheadh ag teacht le timpeallachtaí scoile foirmiúla agus a bheadh in oiriúint dóibh sin. Fuarthas maoiniú i leith na bliana 2020 chun leanúint leis an gclár sin, toisc gur éirigh go geal leis an gclár píolótach in 2019.
In 2019, ceapadh Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir ina phátrún ar dhá Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail i gContae an Chláir. Chuir an Rannóg Acmhainní Daonna tacaíocht agus cúnamh ar fáil do lucht bainistíochta agus foirne na scoileanna le linn an aistrithe sin agus tá sé fós ag tacú leis an dá scoil maidir le cúram, teagasc agus foghlaim ardchaighdeáin a sholáthar do na scoláirí.
Caipiteal agus Soláthar: Mar chuid den infheistíocht leanúnach a dhéanann Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir i mbonneagar oideachais, rinneadh caiteachas caipitil €19.1m i scoileanna agus in ionaid ar fud Luimnigh agus an Chláir in 2019. Rinneadh caiteachas breise thart ar €1m ó acmhainní an BOO féin, rud a d’fhág go ndearnadh infheistíocht iomlán os cionn €20m sa bhonneagar in 2019. Ghlac Bord an BOO Beartas Náisiúnta Soláthair na BOOnna (lena n-áirítear an tsraith teimpléad le haghaidh tairiscintí os cionn thairseacha an Aontais Eorpaigh agus faoina mbun) an 15 Deireadh Fómhair 2019. Le linn 2019, ghlac baill foirne ón Rannóg Caipitil agus Soláthair páirt i bhforbairt ghairmiúil fhoirmiúil agus neamhfhoirmiúil, lena n-áirítear an Clár Oiliúna Soláthair atá á reáchtáil ag Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna Éireann i gcomhar le Coláiste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh, agus chuir baill foirne oiliúint ar fáil freisin d’fhoirne BOaO, d’Fhoirne Ardbhainistíochta na scoileanna agus do bhaill foirne riaracháin scoileanna agus ionad maidir leis an
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mBeartas Náisiúnta Soláthair agus Plean Soláthair Ilbhliantúil an BOO. Dearbhaíonn an Cathaoirleach go gcloítear leis an mbeartas agus na nósanna imeachta soláthair ábhartha agus go bhfuil an Plean Soláthair Corparáideach á fhorbairt agus á chur i bhfeidhm.
Coinníodh leis an dlúthchomhar idir an Rannóg Caipitil agus Soláthair agus an Rannóg Airgeadais in 2019. Thug an tOifigeach Caipitil agus Soláthair tuairisc don Choiste Iniúchóireachta agus don Choiste Airgeadais ar an gClár Caipitil agus ar an bhfeidhm Sholáthair le linn 2019, agus tá tuairiscí faoi thairiscintí os cionn €100,000 fós a eisiúint ag gach cruinniú den Choiste Airgeadais. Léiríodh a éifeachtaí atá an comhoibriú idir an Rannóg Airgeadais agus an Rannóg Caipitil agus Soláthair nuair a tugadh chun críche an chéad Phlean Soláthair Ilbhliantúil. Thug an BOO chun críche an Plean Soláthair Ilbhliantúil agus an Plean Soláthair Corparáideach 2019 i mí Lúnasa 2019 agus cuireadh faoi bhráid Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Éireann iad.
Straitéis Airgeadais: Is é cuspóir na Rannóige Airgeadais tacaíocht a thabhairt don Bhord chun na cuspóirí atá leagtha síos sa Phlean Seirbhíse bliantúil a bhaint amach faoi shrian an bhuiséid. Áirítear leis an tacaíocht airgeadais tacaíocht maidir le cinnteoireacht, rialú corparáideach ar airgead poiblí, próiseáil idirbheart agus cuntasacht, agus a chinntiú gur chomhlíon an BOO a chuid oibleagáidí faoin dlí cánach.
Cuntasacht Reachtúil: Deimhníonn Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir go bhfuil sé de fhreagracht air an tuarascáil bhliantúil agus na ráitis airgeadais a ullmhú, agus measann sé go gcuirtear i láthair go cuí sna ráitis airgeadais ioncam agus caiteachas an údaráis agus staid chúrsaí an údaráis.
Foinsí Maoinithe: Is í an Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna (ROS) go príomha a thugann maoiniú do Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir chun a chláir dara leibhéal a chur ar fáil, agus is iad SOLAS (An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna) agus ROS a chuireann maoiniú ar fáil dó le haghaidh soláthar Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna. Fuarthas maoiniú le haghaidh tionscadail áirithe ó ranna agus ó ghníomhaireachtaí eile de chuid Rialtas na hÉireann freisin in 2019, lena n-áirítear:
o An Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail o An Roinn Gnóthaí Fostaíochta agus Coimirce Sóisialaí o An Roinn Leanaí agus Gnóthaí Óige o An Roinn Dlí agus Cirt agus Comhionannais o An Roinn Gnó, Fiontar agus Nuálaíochta o An tAontas Eorpach o Tiomsaítear airgead freisin trí mhuirir a ghearradh ar sheirbhísí mar tháillí teagaisc, cíos na seomraí agus gníomhaíochtaí ar an leibhéal áitiúil.
Ráitis Airgeadais 2019: Tá sé de fhreagracht ar Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir an tuarascáil bhliantúil agus na ráitis airgeadais a ullmhú, agus, ar bhonn na faisnéise atá ar fáil dó, measann sé go gcuirtear i láthair go cuí sna ráitis airgeadais ioncam agus caiteachas an údaráis agus staid chúrsaí an údaráis.
Tá Ráitis Airgeadais Bhliantúla Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir don bhliain dar chríoch an 31 Nollaig 2019 faoi réir a n-iniúchta ag Oifig an Ard-Reachtaire Cuntas agus Ciste. Nuair a bheidh an t-iniúchadh sínithe ag an Ard-Reachtaire Cuntas agus Ciste, foilseoidh Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir na ráitis airgeadais iniúchta laistigh de mhí tar éis iad a fháil ó Oifig an Ard- Reachtaire.
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Achoimre Airgeadais don bhliain dar chríoch an 31 Nollaig 2019
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Ráiteas Oibriúcháin don Bhliain dar Chríoch an 31 Nollaig 2019 *
* Ullmhaítear Ráitis Airgeadais Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir i leith 2019 agus cuirtear faoi bhráid na Roinne Oideachais agus Scileanna iad, agus faoi bhráid an Ard-Reachtaire Cuntas agus Ciste lena n-iniúchadh. Tar éis don Ard-Reachtaire an t-iniúchadh a shíniú agus tar éis don Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna na cuntais a chur faoi bhráid Thithe an Oireachtais, foilseofar na Ráitis Airgeadais ar shuíomh gréasáin Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir agus beidh siad ag gabháil leis an Tuarascáil Bhliantúil.
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An Rannán Scoileanna
Tá Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir freagrach as 2 Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail agus 18 nIar-Bhunscoil i Luimneach agus an Clár a bhainistiú agus a reáchtáil (chomh maith le Coláiste Iar- Ardteistiméireachta amháin agus Coláiste Breisoideachais Luimnigh, a mhaoinítear trí SOLAS).
Buaicphointe a bhí ann dúinn in 2019 nuair a bunaíodh na chéad Scoileanna Náisiúnta Pobail dár gcuid. Aistríodh dhá scoil náisiúnta, ina n-úsáidtear Oideolaíocht Steiner, ón bpátrún a bhíodh acu roimhe sin roimhe, Lifeways Ireland, chun bheith faoi chúram Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir ar an 1 Meán Fómhair 2019. Is iad Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail Mol an Óige, Inis Díomáin, agus Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail Choill na Ráithíní, Tuaim Gréine, na chéad scoileanna náisiúnta pobail a bunaíodh faoin BOO. Is scoileanna comhoideachasúla, ilchreidmheacha iad scoileanna náisiúnta pobail, a bhfuil mar treoirphrionsabail acu Barr Feabhais san Oideachas, Cúram, Meas, Cothromas agus an Pobal.
In 2019/2020, cuireadh 35.37% de na scoláirí iar-bhunscoile sa réigiún ar rolla scoileanna a thagann faoi chúram Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir, agus tá an BOO ina chomhphátrún ar 4 scoil phobail/chuimsitheacha eile a fhreastalaíonn ar 12% de na scoláirí iar-bhunscoile sa réigiún. I scoileanna Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir, cuirtear timpeallacht fháilteach ionchuimsitheach ar fáil, bítear tiomanta don bharr feabhais sa teagasc agus san fhoghlaim, léirítear ceannaireacht láidir sna scoileanna agus cothaítear cultúr scoile a chuireann fáilte roimh gach duine. Is tiomantas dá gcuid é a chinntiú go mbainfidh na scoláirí uile barr a gcumais amach. Chomh maith leis na bunscoileanna agus na hiar-bhunscoileanna a bhainistiú, tá an Rannán Scoileanna freagrach as seirbhísí oibre óige.
Is é an aidhm fhoriomlán atá ag an Rannán Scoileanna ná luach a chur le scoileanna aonair de chuid an Bhoird Oideachais agus Oiliúna agus, chuige sin, réimse tacaíochtaí a sholáthar chun tuilleadh feabhais a chur ar eispéireas agus torthaí na scoláirí. Baintear é sin amach i gcomhairle le Príomhoidí agus Leas- Phríomhoidí, trí réimsí tosaíochta a shainaithint, trí aghaidh a thabhairt ar na riachtanais chórasacha ón Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna, agus freisin trí chomhpháirtíocht leis na príomhsholáthraithe ó sheirbhísí tacaíochta ROS, amhail an tSeirbhís um Fhorbairt Ghairmiúil do Mhúinteoirí, Foireann na Sraithe Sóisearaí, an tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Síceolaíochta Oideachais, Tusla, an Chomhairle Náisiúnta um Riachtanais Speisialta Oideachais, agus comhlachtaí eile ábhartha. Cuireann an Rannán Scoileanna tacaíochtaí ar fáil ar bhonn trí Tuarascáil Bhliantúil Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus Chláir 2019
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phríomhbhealach trína soláthraítear seirbhísí, mar atá, Ceannaireacht sna Scoileanna, Foghlaim agus Teagasc Ardcháilíochta agus Tacaíocht do Scoláirí agus don Fhoireann, agus cuimsítear an méid seo a leanas san obair ina leith siúd:
- Creat um beartas ionchuimsitheach a fhorbairt do na scoláirí - Comhairle agus tacaíocht maidir le pleanáil curaclaim agus pleanáil oideachais - Tacaíocht agus treorú a fháil ó fhoirne tacaíochta do scoláirí - Achomhairc faoi Alt 29 - Próiseas gearán do thuismitheoirí - Tacaíocht maidir le Féinmheastóireacht Scoile, Pleananna Feabhsúcháin Scoile agus DEIS (Comhionannas Deiseanna a Sholáthar i Scoileanna) - Tacú le scoileanna maidir le cur i bhfeidhm Chreat Cáilíochta do Scoileanna na Roinne Oideachais agus Scileanna – Ag Breathnú ar an Scoil Againne - Tacaíocht do scoláirí atá i mbaol - Tacú le glór na Scoláirí agus na dTuismitheoirí - Oiliúint agus tacaíocht do Bhoird Bhainistíochta
Tugann an BOO tacaíocht do scoileanna aonair chun a ról sna pobail a fheabhsú trí chomhoibriú agus cumarsáid mhéadaithe leis na páirtithe leasmhara uile, lena n-áirítear scoláirí, tuismitheoirí, eagraíochtaí áitiúla spóirt agus pobail agus eagraíochtaí deonacha.
Oideachas Bunscoile Is éard atá san oideachas bunscoile timthriall ocht mbliana ina leantar Curaclam na Bunscoile (1999): na naíonáin shóisearacha, na naíonáin shinsearacha, agus rang a haon go dtí rang a sé. Tá sé ina aidhm ag an gcuraclam bunscoile eispéireas leathan foghlama a sholáthar agus spreagann sé réimse leathan cineálacha cur chuige i leith teagaisc agus foghlama a fhreastalaíonn ar na riachtanais éagsúla a bhíonn ag leanaí aonair. Dearadh an curaclam bunscoile chun an leanbh a chothú i ngach gné dá shaol – gnéithe spioradálta, morálta, cognaíocha, mothúchánacha, samhlaíocha, aeistéitiúla agus sóisialta agus gnéithe coirp. Tugtar breac-chuntas i gCuraclam na Bunscoile (1999) ar an méid a fhoghlaimíonn na leanaí – cad a fhoghlaimíonn na leanaí agus conas – don chéad ocht mbliana a chaitheann na leanaí ar scoil, ó na naíonáin shóisearacha go rang a sé. Tá sé ina aidhm leis an gcuraclam: - cuidiú leis na leanaí uile barr a gcumais a bhaint amach - grá na foghlama a spreagadh - cabhrú le leanaí scileanna a fhorbairt a úsáidfidh siad ar feadh a saoil.
Cuirtear an curaclam i láthair i seacht réimse, agus tá cuid acu siúd foroinnte ina n-ábhair. Is iad sin: - Teanga: Gaeilge agus Béarla - Matamaitic - Oideachas sóisialta, imshaoil agus eolaíocht (OSIE): stair, tíreolaíocht agus eolaíocht - Oideachas ealaíon: na hamharcealaíona, ceol agus drámaíocht - Corpoideachas - Oideachas sóisialta, pearsanta agus sláinte (OSPS) - Tá na pátrúin scoile éagsúla freagrach as an oideachas reiligiúnach nó an oideachas i dtaobh eitice.
Rollú Iarbhír agus Rollú Réamh-Mheasta (Bunscoileanna) Aistríodh dhá scoil náisiúnta, ina n-úsáidtear Oideolaíocht Steiner, ón bpátrún a bhíodh acu roimhe sin roimhe, Lifeways Ireland, chun bheith faoi chúram Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir ar an 1 Meán Fómhair 2019. Is iad Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail Mol an Óige, Inis Díomáin, agus Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail Choill na Ráithíní, Tuaim Gréine, na chéad scoileanna náisiúnta pobail a bunaíodh faoi Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir. Is scoileanna comhoideachasúla, ilchreidmheacha iad Scoileanna Náisiúnta Pobail,
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a bhfuil mar treoirphrionsabail acu barr feabhais san oideachas, cúram, meas, cothromas agus an pobal.
Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir: Rollú Iarbhír sna Bunscoileanna agus Rollú Réamh-Mheasta Líon Daoine a Réamh- Líon Daoine a Cuireadh Mheastar a Chuirfear leis an Bunscoileanna leis an Rolla Rolla 30 Meán Fómhair 2019 30 Meán Fómhair 2020 Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail Mol an Óige, Inis 20313J 130 130 Díomáin, Co. an Chláir Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail Choill na Ráithíní, 20312H 110 120 Tuaim Gréine, Co. an Chláir lar-Bhunoideachas Is iad seo a leanas na cláir atá á dtairiscint in iar-bhunscoileanna Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir: - An Teastas Sóisearach - Cláir Idirbhliana - An Ardteistiméireacht - Gairmchlár na hArdteistiméireachta - Cláir Ardteistiméireachta Feidhmí
Áirítear ar na hábhair atá ar fáil ar churaclam na scoileanna eolaíocht, teicneolaíocht, innealtóireacht, matamaitic (STEM), teangacha, daonnachtaí agus ealaíona ar an leibhéal sóisearach agus an leibhéal sinsearach araon. Dírímid ar fhorbairt iomlánaíoch scoláirí an BOO agus, chuige sin, spreagaimid iad chun páirt a ghlacadh i ngníomhaíochtaí seach-churaclaim, lena n-áirítear spórt, drámaíocht, ceol, eolaíocht, fiontraíocht, díospóireacht agus tionscadail ilmheán. Tá líon nach beag scoláirí iar-bhunscoile fós á mealladh chuig scoileanna de chuid Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir, agus i Meán Fómhair 2019 bhí 9699 scoláire ar an rolla san iomlán.
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Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir: Rollú Iarbhír sna hIar-Bhunscoileanna agus Rollú Réamh-Mheasta Líon Daoine a Réamh- Líon Daoine a Mheastar a Cuireadh ar an Rolla Iar-Bhunscoileanna Chuirfear leis an an 30 Meán Fómhair Rolla 2019 30 Meán Fómhair 2020 70830N Coláiste Pobail na hInse, Inis, Co. an Chláir 463 467 70840Q Gairmscoil Inis Díomáin, Inis Díomáin, Co. an Chláir 250 252 70860W Coláiste Pobail Chill Mhichíl, Cill Mhichíl, Co. an Chláir 244 250 70880F Coláiste Pobail Naomh Iósaf, Cill Chaoi, Co. an Chláir 145 145 70900I Coláiste Pobail na Scairbhe, An Scairbh, Co. an Chláir 431 431 70901K Coláiste Pobail Naomh Áine, Cill Dalua, Co. an Chláir 560 608 71700F Coláiste Mhuire, Eas Géitine, Co. Luimnigh 395 395 71790J Coláiste Dheasumhan, An Caisleán Nua, Co. Luimnigh 392 402 71840V Coláiste Chiaráin, Cromadh, Co. Luimnigh 681 680 71850B Coláiste Collchoille, Drom Collachair, Co. Luimnigh 569 597 71930W Coláiste Breisoideachais Luimnigh, Luimneach 1,021 1,005 76061W Coláiste na Trócaire, Ráth Caola, Co. Luimnigh 493 514 76070A Coláiste Iósaef, Cill Mocheallóg, Co. Luimnigh 385 427 76073G Coláiste Chaladh an Treoigh, Caladh an Treoigh, Luimneach 1,200 1,200 76075K Coláiste Pobail Naomh Eoin Bosco, Cill an Dísirt, Co. an Chláir 258 294 76093M Coláiste Íde agus Iosef, Mainistir na Féile, Co. Luimnigh 674 683 76101I Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh, Meal Síor Anraí, Luimneach 651 686 76414G Coláiste Pobail Thuamhan, Páirc Mhaoilis, Luimneach 527 631 76476F Coláiste Pobail Mhungairit, Mungairit, Co. Luimnigh 360 496 IOMLÁN 9699 10,163
Measann an Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna go dtiocfaidh méadú 47,500 ar líon na scoláirí iar-bhunscoile as seo go ceann trí bliana. Meastar go mbainfidh líon na scoláirí iar-bhunscoile buaicphointe 417,000 scoláire amach in 2025. Sa tábla thuas, tugtar breac-chuntas ar an méadú ar líon na scoláirí ar an rolla ar fud scoileanna Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir. I mí Mheán Fómhair 2019, bhí 9,699 scoláire ar an rolla i scoileanna de chuid Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir. Meastar go dtiocfaidh méadú ar an líon sin i scoileanna Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir i mí Mheán Fómhair 2020 agus go mbeidh thart ar 10,163 scoláire ar rolla na scoileanna ansin.
Buaicphointí an Rannáin Scoileanna le linn 2019
Cruinnithe de chuid Fhóram na Príomhoidí agus na Leas-Phríomhoidí: Is é an ról atá ag Rannán Scoileanna Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir ná éascú don chomhoibriú agus don dea-chleachtas a dhéanann na scoileanna ar fud a phobail. Athraíodh formáid na gcruinnithe do cheannairí scoile i mí Lúnasa 2019 chun Príomhoidí agus Leas-Phríomhoidí araon a áireamh ar mhaithe le cloí le prionsabal na ceannaireachta comhroinnte maidir le scoileanna a bhainistiú sa BOO. Tá roinnt meithleacha comhairleacha ann freisin a rinne obair Fhóram na bPríomhoidí agus na Leas-Phríomhoidí a chur chun cinn idir cruinnithe. Mar chuid den phróiseas sin, tugadh faoi roinnt ábhar a phlé, lena n-áirítear pleanáil oideachais, socrú amchláir agus pleanáil curaclaim don tSraith Shóisearach nua, teagmhais chriticiúla sna scoileanna a bhainistiú, Bainistíocht Riosca, Forbairt Beartais, na Treoirlínte maidir le Tús Áite do Leanaí, an tAcht Oideachais (Ligean Isteach i Scoileanna), 2018, agus Imlitir 03/2018 maidir le Ceannaireacht agus Bainistíocht in Iar-Bhunscoileanna.
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An Creat um Múinteoireacht agus Foghlaim a Stiúradh: Tá an Creat um Múinteoireacht agus Foghlaim a Stiúradh fós ag tacú le scoileanna maidir le feabhas a chur ar chaighdeán na n-eispéireas foghlama a bhíonn ag scoláirí de chuid an BOO. Áiríodh leis an tacaíocht sin seimineáir do scoileanna, cuairteanna aonair ar scoileanna, tacaíocht don Fhéinmheastóireacht Scoile, agus Comhionannas Deiseanna a Sholáthar i Scoileanna (DEIS), agus cuireadh an creat cáilíochta do scoileanna, Ag Breathnú ar an Scoil Againne, ar fáil do gach scoil. Rinneadh seisiúin a éascú do Cheannairí Curaclaim i scoileanna an údaráis i mí na Bealtaine agus i mí Dheireadh Fómhair chun tacú le dea-chleachtas a chomhroinnt agus le comhoibriú. Cuireadh seisiún oiliúna d'oiliúnóirí ar fáil do Cheannairí Curaclaim nua agus do Chomhordaitheoirí Riachtanas Oideachais Speisialta i mí Dheireadh Fómhair.
Teimpléid maidir le Beartas Iontrála agus Pacáiste Acmhainní do Scoileanna: Chuir an Stiúrthóir Scoileanna doiciméid teimpléid agus treoir ar fáil do scoileanna Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir maidir leis na beartais iontrála nua atá i bhfeidhm ó Mheán Fómhair 2019.
Lámhleabhar ar Fhionraí agus Díbirt: Chuir an Stiúrthóir Scoileanna lámhleabhar ar fáil do phríomhoidí maidir le fionraí agus díbirt. Scaipeadh an lámhleabhar sin ar gach príomhoide agus rachaidh sé chun leasa na mBord Bainistíochta freisin. Eagraíodh seimineár agus ceardlann do phríomhoidí ar Achomhairc faoi Alt 29 chun oiliúint a chur ar phríomhoidí a ghníomhaíonn mar Rúnaithe dá mBoird Bainistíochta féin.
Oiliúint do Chinn Bhliana: Tá clár oiliúna do Chinn Bhliana curtha i bhfeidhm do gach scoil de chuid Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir ó Mheán Fómhair 2019. Tá obair an Chinn Bliana riachtanach i dtaobh scoláirí a threorú chuig na torthaí foghlama agus forbartha is fearr. Bhí an oiliúint á héascú ag Príomhoide agus ag duine ag a bhfuil taithí mar Cheann Bliana, agus iad beirt ó scoileanna de chuid Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir.
Foirne Tacaíochta – Ceardlanna um Oideachas Ionchuimsitheach agus Cnuasaigh: Tá sé ina aidhm ag an bhFoireann Tacaíochta tacú le hiar-bhunscoileanna maidir le freagra córasach, comhoibritheach agus comhchoiteann ar bhonn scoil uile a fhorbairt maidir le hoideachas ionchuimsitheach agus oideachas speisialta.
Treoraíonn an fhoireann na scoileanna maidir lena bhfeidhmiú ar Fhéinmheastóireacht Scoile (Cigireacht ROS 2016), chun léarscáil soláthair scoile a fhorbairt, lena léirítear an soláthar atá á dhéanamh faoi láthair d’fhoghlaimeoirí a bhfuil riachtanais bhreise nó riachtanais speisialta oideachais acu ar fud an Chontanaim Tacaíochta (An tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Síceolaíochta Oideachais 2010).
Go sonrach, treorófar foirne ardcheannaireachta, comhordaitheoirí Riachtanas Oideachais Speisialta agus Ceannairí Curaclaim sa dea-chleachtas chun timthriall Féinmheastóireachta Scoile (Cigireacht ROS 2016) a chur i bhfeidhm, arna dtreorú ag an gCreat Cáilíochta ‘Ag Breathnú ar an Scoil Againne’ (Cigireacht ROS, 2016), chun léarscáil soláthair scoile uile a fhorbairt, ina léirítear an soláthar a dhéantar faoi láthair chun tacú le scoláirí a sainaithníodh a bhfuil riachtanais oideachais bhreise agus riachtanais speisialta oideachais acu ar fud an Chontanaim Tacaíochta (ROS, 2017; An tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Síceolaíochta Oideachais, 2010).
Bhain scoileanna uile Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir leas as an tacaíocht luachmhar sin i rith 2019, agus bhí an Fhoireann Tacaíochta ag obair le scoileanna i gcnuasaigh ceantar ionas go gcuirfí isteach ar na scoileanna a laghad a d’fhéadfaí.
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Grúpaí Comhairleacha: Tá roinnt grúpaí comhairleacha bunaithe ó Mheán Fómhair 2019 chun tacú le scoileanna. Bíonn Príomhoidí agus Leas-Phríomhoidí ag plé le grúpaí comhairleacha maidir leis na réimsí tábhachtacha dinimiciúla a bhaineann le seirbhís fheabhsaithe a sholáthar i scoileanna an BOO. Tagann na grúpaí comhairleacha sin le chéile chun treoir agus comhairle a sholáthar maidir le bearta tacaíochta agus idirghabhálacha a chur ar bun chun cabhrú le Príomhoidí agus Leas-Phríomhoidí; - An Clár Rioscaí, lena n-áirítear Cumhdach - Sláinte agus Sábháilteacht - Riachtanais Oideachais Speisialta - Tuismitheoirí agus Caomhnóirí - Straitéis Dhigiteach - Scoileanna lán-Ghaeilge - Coiste Curaclaim
Oiliúint agus Tacaíochtaí d’iar-bhunscoileanna in 2019: Cuireadh seimineáir thacaíochta agus oiliúint ar fáil do bhaill foirne iar-bhunscoile sna réimsí seo a leanas:
- Oiliúint do Chinn Bhliana - Oiliúint ar bhonn Cnuasaigh Dhigiteacha agus pobal dea-chleachtais, Lá 1 - Cruinniú de Chnuasach Comhordaitheoirí na Foirne Tacaíochta do Scoláirí, Lá 2 - Cruinniú den Mheitheal Oibre um Fhoghlaim Dhigiteach - Seimineár Leithdháilte do phríomhoidí scoile - Cruinniú do phríomhoidí scoile maidir le hAchomhairc faoi Alt 29 - Cruinniú den Chnuasach um Fhoghlaim, Múinteoireacht agus Measúnú Ionchuimsitheach a Stiúradh, Lá 1
Plaistigh Aon-Úsáide a Laghdú: De réir na treorach ón Aire Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide agus Comhshaoil, Richard Bruton TD, nár cheart d’aon roinn ná gníomhaireacht rialtais cupáin, sceanra ná soip phlaisteacha aon-úsáide a cheannach le húsáid ina n-oifigí (Dé hAoine, an 4 Eanáir 2019), tá scairdeáin óil suiteáilte ag scoileanna Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir agus é treoraithe acu do thuismitheoirí/caomhnóirí agus do na scoláirí gan leas a bhaint as plaistigh aonúsáide. Tá iarrachtaí fós ar bun a bheith chomh cruthaitheach agus is féidir i gcleachtais agus nósanna imeachta inbhuanaithe chun an dramhaíl agus éifeachtaí ar an aeráid a laghdú.
An Tionscnamh Jigsaw – One Good School™: Ghlac ceithre scoil de chuid Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir páirt sa Tionscnamh One Good School™ atá ar bun ag Jigsaw. Ceapadh an tionscnamh sin chun an clár oibre folláine sna scoileanna a chomhlánú agus cur leis agus chun tacú le scoileanna agus gnéithe folláine á múineadh acu. Is tacú é freisin don Fhéinmheastóireacht Scoile, agus é ag díriú go sonrach ar réimse na meabhairshláinte. An tionscnamh ‘One Good School’ de chuid Jigsaw, tá sé dírithe ar gach duine atá bainteach leis an scoil, idir scoláirí, fhoireann na scoile agus na tuismitheoirí. Ar an mbealach sin, táthar ag súil, i gcás na scoileanna a ghlacfaidh páirt ann, go mbeidh siad ag gabháil do chlár oibre a thacóidh leo sa ról atá acu maidir leis an meabhairshláinte agus leis an bhfolláine. Ina theannta sin, tá an buntáiste breise ann go mbeidh eolas agus cleachtadh ag na scoileanna rannpháirteacha ar raon feidhme chleachtais agus nósanna imeachta atreoraithe Jigsaw dár seirbhísí cliniciúla, rud a éascóidh don atreorú iomchuí nuair a bheidh gá leis. Tá an Stiúrthóir Scoileanna an-bhuíoch de Gerard Linnane, Bainisteoir Seirbhíse, Jigsaw Luimnigh, as an spreagadh a thug sé do Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir agus a chuid scoileanna agus as an gcomhairle a chuir sé orainn.
Meantóireacht Ceannaireachta: Bhunaigh Rannán Scoileanna Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir painéal ceannairí scoile (príomhoidí agus leas-phríomhoidí) chun bheith ag obair mar mheantóirí do cheannairí scoile nuacheaptha agus i ndlúthpháirt leo ó Mheán Fómhair 2019 ar aghaidh. Is é is cuspóir don chlár meantóireachta sin cruinnithe foirmiúla agus neamhfhoirmiúla a chur ar bun idir meantóirí agus ceannairí scoile nuacheaptha agus éascú do leibhéal sainoiriúnaithe ar leith tacaíochta agus treorach piaraí i ndáil le scoileanna a bhainistiú. Faigheann an tionscnamh seo Tuarascáil Bhliantúil Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus Chláir 2019
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tacaíocht ón Stiúrthóireacht TFE agus ón Rannóg Acmhainní Daonna. Tá dlúthbhaint aige freisin le tionscnamh na Roinne Oideachais agus Scileanna, An Creat Cáilíochta do Scoileanna ‘Ag Breathnú ar an Scoil Againne’ (CCBS). Rinne an Stiúrthóir Scoileanna, an Stiúrthóir TFE agus foghrúpa príomhoidí agus leas- phríomhoidí ábhar an chláir a fhorbairt agus a chur i láthair.
Teagasc Oideachais Speisialta: I mí Mheán Fómhair 2017, thug an Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna Samhail nua Teagaisc Oideachais Speisialta isteach de bhun Imlitir 0015/2017. Faoin tsamhail leithdháilte sin, ní mór do na scoileanna a chinneadh conas a leithdháilfear na hacmhainní ar na scoláirí a bhfuil an gá is mó acu leo. Cuireadh meitheal oibre ar bun in 2017 chun cabhrú le scoileanna agus iad ag aistriú go dtí an tsamhail nua. Roghnaíodh sé cinn de scoileanna de chuid Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir chun an tsamhail leithdháilte nua a thástáil. Tá scoileanna an údaráis ag obair freisin leis an líonra Comhordaitheoirí Riachtanas Oideachais Speisialta atá ag Coláiste Mhuire gan Smál, a n-éascaíonn an Dr Johanna Fitzgerald dó, chun clár forbartha gairmiúla leanúnaí a fhorbairt do scoileanna uile an údaráis. Ó Lúnasa 2019, rinneadh an tacaíocht sin a chumasc leis an líonra Ceannairí Curaclaim agus tugadh ‘Foghlaim, Múinteoireacht agus Measúnú Ionchuimsitheach a Stiúradh’ air, lena chinntiú go dtacaítear le gach scoil chun cur chuige scoile uile a éascú i leith oideachas agus measúnú ionchuimsitheach.
Cnuasaigh Dhigiteacha: Lean Rannán Scoileanna an Bhoird Oideachais agus Oiliúna ar aghaidh ag cloí leis an dea-chleachtas ó thaobh tacú le scoileanna trí laethanta cnuasaigh, ar cuireadh tús leo i mí Mheán Fómhair 2019. Rinne an Stiúrthóir Scoileanna anailís ar riachtanais na scoileanna aonair chun an tacaíocht a theastaíonn a chinneadh. Cuireadh an oiliúint, an chomhairle agus an tacaíocht ba ghá ar fáil do scoileanna trí StaffCONNECT agus LCBOOSchools.com chun an úsáid is fearr a bhaint as Microsoft Office 365. Éascaíodh do thacaíocht oiriúnaithe freisin chun suímh SharePoint agus Microsoft Teams a úsáid sna scoileanna. Bhunaigh an Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna fóram Grúpaí Oideoirí Éireann Google chun tacú le scoileanna ar fud an réigiúin. Eagraíodh trí lá cnuasaigh do scoileanna a úsáideann Microsoft 365 agus G Suite for Education.
Folláine sa tSraith Shóisearach: Tá scoileanna an údaráis ag glacadh páirt san Fhorbairt Ghairmiúil Leanúnach Chnuas-Bhunaithe a sholáthraíonn Foireann na Sraithe Sóisearaí chun Tacú le cur i bhfeidhm Chreat na Sraithe Sóisearaí, agus bíonn na scoileanna á hóstáil sin freisin. D'éascaigh an Stiúrthóir Scoileanna lá do phríomhoidí agus leas-phríomhoidí a thugann faoin amchlár a leagan amach sna scoileanna, chun féachaint ar bhealaí ina bhféadfaí 400 uair an chloig le haghaidh folláine a chur leis an amchlár. Fuarthas aiseolas an-dearfach ón seisiún. Tá seisiúin bhreise beartaithe dóibh siúd atá freagrach as amchláir sna blianta amach romhainn chun tacú leis an tSraith Shóisearach nua.
Tionscnamh Píolótach Chomhaontas STEM: Tá Rannán Scoileanna an BOO fós ag tacú leis an tionscadal nuálach, faoi threoir tionscal, atá dírithe ar dhaoine óga a spreagadh chun spéis a chur in ábhair STEM agus gabháil dóibh. Is tionscadal é sin a síníodh i réigiún an Lár-Iarthair idir Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir agus na cnuasaigh tionscal réigiúnacha, Luimneach ar mhaithe leis an Innealtóireacht agus Luimneach ar mhaithe le TF. Is é an cuspóir atá leis ná feasacht agus tuiscint a chur chun cinn i dtaca le tábhacht agus ábharthacht STEM sa saol laethúil agus feasacht a ardú ar na deiseanna gairme atá in aice láimhe do dhaoine. Leagtar béim sa tionscadal ar theagascóirí agus daoine óga a chumasú chun iad féin a chur ar an eolas faoi scileanna STEM agus iad a shealbhú i gcomhair an tsaoil.
I mí Mheán Fómhair 2019, bunaíodh fóram nua do Threoirchomhairleoirí a bhíonn ag obair i scoileanna Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir agus sna pobalscoileanna a bhfuil Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir ina gcomhphátrún orthu. Tháinig an grúpa sin le chéile ag tionscail éagsúla atá lonnaithe i Luimneach nó sa Chlár chun naisc níos mó a fhorbairt leis na tionscail sa réigiún agus leas a bhaint as na naisc sin. Tá Rannán Scoileanna an BOO an-bhuíoch do Thascfhórsa Post an Lár-Iarthair as a chuid iarrachtaí i ndáil le bheith ag obair lena scoileanna chun feabhas a chur ar an gcomhpháirtíocht idir scoileanna agus lucht gnó, lucht tionscail agus an pobal taighde.
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Chuir an Chomhpháirtíocht Tionscail agus Oideachais STEM clár ar fáil i gcomhar le scoileanna Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir sa réigiún, faoina raibh an deis ag oideoirí, scoláirí agus teaghlaigh a bheith rannpháirteach in eispéiris STEM agus iad féin a thumadh iontu, agus inar ardaíodh feasacht daoine ar thábhacht STEM agus na deiseanna gairme atá ann sa réimse sin. Chuige sin, cothaíodh caidreamh le lucht gnó agus tionscail STEM, le scoileanna agus oideoirí, le hinstitiúidí breisoideachais agus ardoideachais, agus leis an bpobal STEM i gcoitinne. D’éirigh go hiontach leis an gcomhpháirtíocht i dtaobh cultúr comhoibrithe a chothú don fhoghlaim ghairmiúil in oideachas STEM. An tionscadal píolótach nuálach faoin Oideachas STEM sin, atá ar an gcéad cheann dá chineál in Éirinn, tá obair cheannródaíocht á dhéanamh aige maidir le samhail a fhorbairt a bhféadfaí leas a bhaint aisti i dtionscnaimh agus fóraim ar fud na hÉireann agus i dtíortha eile.
Foireann Tacaíochta do Scoláirí: Rinne an Stiúrthóir Scoileanna agus an Fhoireann Tacaíochta de chuid Rannán Scoileanna an BOO éascú ar chruinnithe leis na foirne aonair tacaíochta do scoláirí, agus lean na foirne ar aghaidh leis an obair réamhghníomhach a dhéanann siad ó thaobh tacú le scoláirí atá i mbaol. Tháinig comhordaitheoirí na bhfoirne tacaíochta do scoláirí le chéile ceithre huaire le linn 2019. Bunaíodh grúpa comhairleach den Fhoireann Tacaíochta do Scoláirí i mí Dheireadh Fómhair 2019 agus éascaíodh oiliúint d’fhoirne tacaíochta nuacheaptha do scoláirí i mí na Nollag 2019 thar thréimhse dhá lá. Is é an Stiúrthóir Scoileanna a chomhordaigh an oiliúint sin agus ba chur chuige ilghníomhaireachta a glacadh ina leith le hionchur ó sheirbhísí agus grúpaí éagsúla i réigiún Luimnigh agus an Chláir, lena n-áirítear an tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Síceolaíochta Oideachais, Tusla, Rannóg Acmhainní Daonna an BOO, an Tionscadal um Dhobrón ar Leanaí, Jigsaw agus Foireann Tacaíochta an Rannáin Scoileanna.
Comhdháil na bhFoirne Tacaíochta do Scoláirí: Tionóladh cruinniú de Chomhordaitheoirí na bhFoirne Tacaíochta do Scoláirí ar an 29 Bealtaine i gCaisleán Uí Chonaill, Co. Luimnigh chun lámhleabhar a sheoladh do scoileanna maidir le tacaíocht do scoláirí a fhorbairt sna scoileanna.
An Mheitheal Oibre um Chumhdach: Tá baill sa mheitheal seo ó Scoileanna agus ón earnáil Bhreisoideachais agus Oiliúna araon. Tá sí fós ag tacú le cur i bhfeidhm Threoirlínte Tús Áite do Leanaí 2017 agus Nósanna Imeachta Cosanta Leanaí le haghaidh Bunscoileanna agus Iar-Bhunscoileanna 2017 na Roinne Oideachais agus Scileanna. Mar chuid de sin, soláthraítear oiliúint do Theagmhálaithe Ainmnithe, tacaíocht agus treoir maidir le measúnuithe riosca, oiliúint agus tacaíocht do Bhoird Bhainistíochta, mar aon le forbairt beartas agus acmhainní. Ullmhaíodh cur i láthair caighdeánach do gach bhall foirne agus dáileadh é ar na scoileanna go léir i mí Lúnasa. Dírítear ann ar chumhdach leanaí agus ar nósanna imeachta maidir le tuairisciú éigeantach.
Na Croíluachanna atá ag Scoileanna de chuid Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir: Bronnadh plaic ar gach scoil de chuid an BOO ar a léirítear na croíluachanna atá ag scoileanna an údaráis. Bhí próiseas comhairliúcháin leis na scoileanna tugtha chun críche roimhe sin.
Oscailt Oifigiúil Choláiste Pobail Coláiste Iósaef: Rinne Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir ceiliúradh ar an oscailt oifigiúil a rinneadh ar an síneadh nua a cuireadh as Coláiste Pobail Choláiste Iósaef, Cill Mocheallóg, ar an Aoine an 8 Samhain 2019. Chosain an obair sin na milliúin euro. Ba é Patrick O’Donovan TD, an tAire Stáit sa Roinn Airgeadais agus sa Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe, a rinne an oscailt agus a nochtadh an phlaic.
I láthair ag an imeacht bhí scoláirí, baill foirne agus bord bainistíochta na scoile, Méara Chathair agus Chontae Luimnigh, an Comhairleoir Michael Sheahan, Cathaoirleach an BOO, an Comhairleoir Kieran O’Hanlon, foireann ardbhainistíochta an BOO, ionadaithe ó Shiúracha Carthanachta phobal Naomh Pól, foireann deartha an tionscadail agus an príomhchonraitheoir, chomh maith le go leor ionadaithe tofa agus ionadaithe ón bpobal áitiúil.
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Eolaí Óg BT 2020: Cháiligh trí thionscadal déag san iomlán ó scoileanna Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir do Thaispeántas Eolaí Óg agus Teicneolaíochta BT ag an RDS, Baile Átha Cliath, an 8-11 Eanáir 2020. Tá achoimre ar na scoileanna, líon na dtionscadal agus teidil na dtionscadal ar éirigh leo sa tábla ar an gcéad leathanach eile:
Líon na Scoil dTionscadal Teidil na dTionscadal Coláiste Pobail Naomh Eoin 1. Slurry Pit Laser Saves Lives 1 Bosco 1. Bernoulli's Principle from “Whooh – Haah” to Hurling Coláiste Dheasumhan / 2. iScope – The Design and Development of an Enhanced Digital 3 Gaelcholáiste Uí Chonba Stethoscope for Remote Auscultation 3. Exercise is the "KEY" 1. To Investigate The Attitudes of Irish Secondary School Students Towards Coláiste Pobail Mhungairit 1 Global Catastrophes Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh 1 1. Le h-antaibheathach nó gan antaibheathach sin í an Cheist 1. Comestibles Coláiste Chiaráin 2 2. App to identify poisonous mushrooms and plants 1. Crash Barrier Ambulance 2. VAR AI-Efficient Intelligent Decisions Coláiste Chaladh an Treoigh 4 3. A Plastic for Our Planet -Toward A Sustainable Biodegradable 4. Bin Buddy – A Smart Sorting Bin
Comhpháirtíocht Áitiúil Óige Ildánach (CÁÓI): D’éirigh le Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir a iarratas a chur san áireamh sa Chomhpháirtíocht Áitiúil Óige Ildánach (CÁÓI) – tionscnamh píolótach faoin bPlean um Óige Ildánach atá ina chuid den chlár Éire Ildánach. Is tionscnamh píolótach é an Chomhpháirtíocht Áitiúil Óige Ildánach (CÁÓI), a thagann faoin bPlean um Óige Ildánach atá ina chuid den chlár Éire Ildánach, chun cruthaitheacht chultúrtha a leathnú ar an leibhéal réigiúnach. Tá €300,000 san iomlán á roinnt go cothrom idir na trí BOO i Luimneach agus an Clár, Ciarraí agus Laois/Uíbh Fhailí.
Tionóladh cruinniú ar an 22 Deireadh Fómhair 2019 ag a raibh comhaltaí an ghrúpa stiúrtha bhunaidh, an comhordaitheoir agus an Stiúrthóir Scoileanna. Tuairiscíonn Grúpa Stiúrtha Chomhpháirtíocht Áitiúil Óige Ildánach Luimnigh agus an Chláir (CÁÓI) do Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir, don Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna agus don chlár Éire Ildánach maidir le clár a dhearadh agus a sholáthar sa réigiún i ndáil leis an Óige Ildánach. Tá an clár CÁÓI á mhaoiniú faoin tionscnamh ‘Éire Ildánach’ agus faigheann Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir an maoiniú sin tríd an Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna.
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An Rannán Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna
Bunaíodh SOLAS faoin Acht um Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna, 2013, agus ba é a aidhm ná straitéis chomhtháite Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna, a gcuirfear 16 Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna (BOO) i bhfeidhm í, a bhainistiú agus a chomhordú agus tacú leo chuige sin. Is é an treoir straitéiseach atá leagtha amach i Straitéis Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna SOLAS 2014-2019, i bPlean Corparáideach SOLAS 2017-2019 agus sa Chomhaontú um Fheidhmíocht Straitéiseach idir SOLAS agus Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir 2018-2022 atá mar bhonn taca ag obair an Rannáin Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna (BOaO) i mBord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir. Déantar an obair sin a fheidhmiú go háitiúil trí Chreat Straitéiseach 2015-2020 Rannán BOaO an údaráis agus trí Ráiteas Straitéise 2017-2021 Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir.
Thug Rannán Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna an BOO freagra ar Thosaíochtaí Náisiúnta BOaO trí raon príomhphleananna agus creataí gníomhaíochta cothrománacha áitiúla a fhorbairt lena chinntiú go gcuirfear tosaíochtaí náisiúnta i bhfeidhm go háitiúil. Ina measc siúd tá: - Creat Foghlama Feabhsaithe Teicneolaíochta BOaO 2017 – 2020 - Creat Faisnéise Earcaíochta agus Treorach BOaO 2016-2020 - Creat Rannpháirtíochta Fiontar 2017 – 2020 - Creat Seirbhíse Tacaíochta um Ionchuimsiú Gníomhach BOaO - Plean Gníomhaíochta um Fhorbairt Ghairmiúil BOaO 2019 – 2021 - Creat BOaO maidir le Teanga, Litearthacht agus Uimhearthacht a Chomhtháthú
Sa chomhthéacs sin, agus Rannán BOaO an údaráis ag obair i ndlúthpháirt le páirtithe éagsúla, lena n- áirítear SOLAS, an Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna, an Roinn Gnóthaí Fostaíochta agus Coimirce Sóisialaí, agus Comhpháirtithe Fiontraíochta agus Pobail, rinne an Rannán raon leathan clár (idir lánaimseartha agus pháirtaimseartha) a sholáthar do bhreis is 25,310 duine in 2019. Chuir sé 2,617 babhta cúrsa ar fáil in 2019 in 33 ionad, i thart timpeall 300 áit ar fud Luimnigh agus an Chláir.
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Tairbhithe an Rannáin Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna de chuid Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir, 2019 Printíseacht Printíseacht 2016+ 65 Printíseacht Céimeanna 2,4,6 den Phrintíseacht 1456 Printíseacht Céim 7 den Phrintíseacht 227 Lánaimseartha Nascoiliúint agus Bonnoiliúint 17 Lánaimseartha Ionaid Oiliúna Phobail 247 Lánaimseartha Ceardlann um Cheartas 27 Lánaimseartha Tionscnaimh Oiliúna Áitiúla 160 Lánaimseartha IAT 2419 Lánaimseartha Soláthraithe Oiliúna Speisialaithe 204 Lánaimseartha Oiliúint Sainscileanna 516 Lánaimseartha Cúrsaí Oiliúna: Fostaithe 70 Lánaimseartha Cúrsaí Oiliúna: Oiliúint 428 Lánaimseartha Bunchúrsaí SDOG 853 Lánaimseartha Ógtheagmháil 543 Páirtaimseartha Grúpaí Litearthachta d’Aosaigh 3905 Páirtaimseartha Grúpaí de chuid an Tionscnaimh um Fhilleadh ar an 2159 Oideachas Páirtaimseartha Oideachas Pobail 4962 Páirtaimseartha BCTE 1362 Páirtaimseartha Oiliúint Tráthnóna 1661 Páirtaimseartha Uaireanta Comhair BOaO 896 Páirtaimseartha DTOAB 194 Páirtaimseartha Uaireanta Breise Comhair – An tSeirbhís Oideachais 1151 Páirtaimseartha Scileanna don Obair 1090 Páirtaimseartha Scileanna le dul chun cinn a dhéanamh 595 Páirtaimseartha Teagasc Deonach Litearthachta 103 25310
Sa Chomhaontú Feidhmíochta Straitéisí idir SOLAS agus Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir, leagtar amach an comhthéacs agus na tosaíochtaí straitéiseacha, mar aon leis an gcion atá á dhéanamh ag an údarás maidir le príomhspriocanna na hearnála Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna a bhaint amach le linn na tréimhse 2018-2020. Cuirtear in iúl sa chomhaontú freisin tiomantas an BOO i ndáil le tacú le réimse beartas agus straitéisí náisiúnta atá bainteach leis an soláthar Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna, agus sainaithnítear ann na príomhrioscaí agus na príomhdhúshláin nár mhór dul i ngleic leo agus iad a mhaolú ionas go mbeifí in ann an comhaontú seo a chur i gcrích. Tugtar breac-chuntas sa Chomhaontú Feidhmíochta Straitéisí ar an gcion a dhéanfaidh Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir i dtaobh na Straitéise Náisiúnta agus na Spriocanna Náisiúnta BOaO faoi 6 réimse tosaíochta:
- Scileanna i gcomhair an Gheilleagair - Ionchuimsiú Gníomhach - Soláthar Cáilíochta - Pleanáil agus Maoiniú atá Bunaithe ar Thorthaí - Seasamh an Bhreisoideachais agus na hOiliúna - Spriocanna Náisiúnta BOaO
Mar chuid dá phróiseas bliantúil pleanála agus tuairiscithe, cuireann an Rannán BOaO Tuarascáil Bhliantúil chuimsitheach ar fáil, a chuirtear faoi bhráid SOLAS. Tugtar breac-chuntas ar rogha buaicphointí ó Thuarascáil Bhliantúil 2019 faoi na 6 réimse tosaíochta mar seo a leanas:
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Scileanna i gcomhair an Gheilleagair:
Is cur chuige nuálach ar leith é an cur chuige earnála maidir le scileanna a fhorbairt trí chnuasaigh scileanna (i.e. Luimneach ar mhaithe leis an Innealtóireacht, Luimneach ar mhaithe leis an Scannánaíocht, Luimneach ar mhaithe leis an bhFáilteachas, Comhaontas STEM, etc.), lena n-éascaítear do chomhroinnt faisnéise sna réigiúin faoin margadh saothair, agus trínar féidir riachtanais na dtionscal a mheaitseáil le soláthraithe oideachais. Bailítear faisnéis réigiúnach freisin trí ionadaithe de chuid Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir a bheith ar na Comhlachais Tráchtála, na hOifigí Fiontair Áitiúla, ina gcathaoirleach ar Fhóram Scileanna Réigiúnacha an Lár-Iarthair, ar an nGníomhaireacht Forbartha Tionscail, agus sa Roinn Gnóthaí Fostaíochta agus Coimirce Sóisialta etc., rud a chuireann ar a chumas don Rannán BOaO aghaidh a thabhairt ar riachtanais oiliúna ar leith agus cláir shaincheaptha a dhearadh nuair is gá sin.
I mí Feabhra 2019, foilsíodh Plean Fiontar Réigiúnach an Lár-Iarthair go 2020, inar leagadh béim ar na cuspóirí straitéiseacha agus na príomhbhearta a bhfuil baint ag Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir leo. I measc na bhfreagrachtaí a sainaithníodh chun fás fiontar a bhrú chun cinn bhí ionchuir eagrúcháin chun cabhrú le forbairt eacnamaíoch agus cruthú post i dtionscal na scannán, ‘Ríomh-mhoil Chliste’ réigiúnacha a fhorbairt, cabhrú le fiontair áitiúla a gcuid riachtanas a aithint i dtaobh scileanna, triail a bhaint as tionscnaimh fiontraíochta atá dírithe ar cheantair ard-dífhostaíochta, leathnú a dhéanamh ar Chomhaontas STEM an Lár-Iarthair agus crios fiontraíochta mara a fhorbairt.
Baineadh amach cloch mhíle thábhachtach do Rannán BOaO an BOO in 2019 nuair a rinneadh bailíochtú ar an bPrintíseacht Náisiúnta Ghruagaireachta dá chuid mar phrintíseacht reachtúil faoin Acht Oiliúna Tionscail, 1967, an chéad chaighdeán a aithnítear go náisiúnta don tionscal gruagaireachta. Is é an Clár Náisiúnta Printíseachta Gruagaireachta an chéad phrintíseacht ‘iar-2016’ a d’fhorbair earnáil na BOOnna ar moladh é a fhaomhadh gan aon choinníollacha bailíochtaithe ar leith. http://hairdressingapprenticeship.ie/
Bhí an sárthaispeántas Luimneach ar mhaithe leis an Innealtóireacht ar siúl i Márta 2019 i Halla Imeachta Aerfort na Sionainne. D'óstáil printísigh, teagascóirí agus comhairleoirí de chuid an BOO taispeántais éagsúla ag seastán an BOO, lena n-áirítear táthú atá bunaithe ar réaltacht bhreisithe. Bhí an t-imeacht mór sin saor in aisce agus é ar oscailt do chách, agus bhí sé ina aidhm leis lucht fágála scoile agus daoine a raibh fonn orthu tabhairt faoi ghairm nua a spreagadh chun smaoineamh ar shlí bheatha fhiúntach spreagúil in earnáil na hinnealtóireachta. Ba é an cuibhreannas ‘Luimneach ar mhaithe leis an Innealtóireacht’, a bhfuil Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir ina bhall de, a d’eagraigh an sárthaispeántas agus bhí seastáin idirghníomhacha ann ó bheagnach 50 mórchuideachta atá lonnaithe i réigiún an Lár- Iarthair, lena n-áirítear Cook Medical, Johnson and Johnson, Roadbridge, Analog Devices agus Ei Electronics.
Le linn 2019, chuid Seirbhís Tacaíochta an BOO um Rannpháirtíocht Fiontar oideachas agus oiliúint spriocdhírithe ar fáil i gcomhréir leis an Straitéis Náisiúnta Scileanna faoin scéim Scileanna le dul chun cinn a dhéanamh, chun freastal ar riachtanais shonracha na bhfiontar sa réigiún. Chomh maith leis sin, rinne sí éascú ar chomhrá leanúnach le fostóirí, fostaithe, agus fóraim scileanna (amhail Fóram Scileanna Réigiúnach an Lár-Iarthair) mar fhreagairt ar riachtanais scileanna agus oiliúna a sainaithníodh sa réigiún. Ullmhaíodh físeán inar cuireadh chun cinn na buntáistí a bhaineann leis an scéim Scileanna le dul chun cinn a dhéanamh in earnáil áirithe (cúram sláinte) agus cuireadh chun cinn é ar an suíomh gréasáin learningandskills.ie atá ag an Rannán BOaO
Le linn 2019, bhí an tSeirbhís Tacaíochta um Rannpháirtíocht Fiontar ag obair le Fóram Réigiúnach Scileanna an Lár-Iarthair chun soláthar a dhearadh agus a sholáthar faoin gClár Explore. Le linn 2019, chríochnaigh 100 rannpháirtí o 39 cuideachta déantúsaíochta an clár Explore.
In 2019, d’fhógair Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir Bealaí chun Printíseachta – tionscnamh nua faoina gcuirtear cúrsaí éagsúla ar fáil ar féidir le rannpháirtithe tabhairt fúthu roimh
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phrintíseacht. Nuair a chríochnaíonn foghlaimeoirí cúrsa ‘Bealaí chun Printíseachta’, bronntar Teastas Mórdhámhachtana Leibhéal 5 (Dearbhú Cáilíochta agus Cáilíochtaí Éireann) orthu. Is teastas é sin a aithnítear ar an leibhéal idirnáisiúnta.
Tá spriocanna uaillmhianacha leagtha síos ag SOLAS i dtaobh 50,000 duine breise a chlárú ar phrintíseachtaí agus cúrsaí oiliúna sa tír faoi 2020 – ní mór do gach BOO cion a dhéanamh ina leith sin. In 2019, chuir an Rannán BOaO cúrsaí oiliúna agus printíseachtaí ar fáil do 2,246 duine.
Cuireann Ionad Oideachais agus Oiliúna Fáilteachais BOO Luimnigh agus an Chláir cláir QQI agus cláir chreidiúnaithe eile ar fáil d’fhoghlaimeoirí, ar cláir iad atá dírithe ar phoist éagsúla sa tionscal óstáin agus lónadóireachta. Tá na cláir sin dírithe go sonrach ar dhaoine atá dífhostaithe agus cuirtear ar a gcumas dóibh tabhairt faoi oiliúint a dhéanamh i gclár scileanna ar leith. Go dtí seo, bhí naisc dhíreacha idir an clár agus Cónaidhm na nÓstán Éireannach, Fáilte Éireann, an Roinn Gnóthaí Fostaíochta agus Coimirce Sóisialaí agus cuibhreannas áitiúil óstóirí i réigiún an Lár-Iarthair. I gcás 75% de chéimithe an chláir, faigheann siad post nuair a bhíonn sé críochnaithe acu.
I mí Dheireadh Fómhair 2019, mar chuid de Sheachtain Gairmscileanna na hEorpa, d’fhreastail níos mó ná 2000 duine ar Shárthaispeántas Gairmeacha Printíseachta agus Oiliúna an Lár-Iarthair in Óstán an Great National South Court. Bhí sé á óstáil ag Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir i gcomhpháirtíocht le Fóram Scileanna Réigiúnach an Lár-Iarthair.
Ionchuimsiú Gníomhach:
Teastaíonn freagairt ilghnéitheach ó Rannán BOaO an BOO de bharr chineál casta aistear foghlama an duine aonair, de bharr nach mar a chéile aistear foghlama aon bheirte, agus de bharr an iliomad eispéireas a bheith ina mbonn taca leis an bpróiseas foghlama. Thacaigh raon tionscnamh agus creataí cothrománacha BOaO le hionchuimsiú gníomhach foghlaimeoirí ó chúlraí éagsúla le cúpla bliain anuas, lena n-áirítear bearta sonracha faoin bPlean Gníomhaíochta um Fhoghlaim le Cuidiú Teicneolaíochta (FCT); faoin gCreat Faisnéise, Earcaíochta agus Treorach; faoin gCreat um Chomhtháthú Teanga, Litearthachta agus Uimhearthachta agus faoin gCreat um Ionchuimsiú Gníomhach. Tá sé ina aidhm leis na straitéisí sin cur le cumas an Rannáin BOaO raon tacaíochtaí a sholáthar ionas gurb í an deis chéanna a bheidh ag gach foghlaimeoir de chuid an BOO ina chlár nó ina clár féin.
Le linn 2019, reáchtáil Rannán BOaO an BOO suaitheantas digiteach an Fhóraim Náisiúnta Teagaisc agus Foghlama maidir le Dearadh Uilíoch don Fhoghlaim (DUF) mar chomhthionscnamh idir príomhsheirbhísí tacaíochta BOaO, i.e. Foghlaim le Cuidiú Teicneolaíochta (FCT), Forbairt Ghairmiúil (FG) agus an tSeirbhís Tacaíochta um Ionchuimsiú Gníomhach (AISS). Cuireadh an cúrsa sin ar bun chun tacú le baill foirne maidir le cur chuige nua a ghlacadh ina gcuid teagaisc trí mhodhanna éagsúla rannpháirtíochta agus léirithe.
D'óstáil Rannán BOaO an BOO Comhdháil Idirnáisiúnta um Fhoghlaim Teaghlaigh dar teideal ‘Valuing Parents – Linking Policy and Practice’ ar an 28 agus 29 Márta 2019. Tháinig saineolaithe náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta le chéile ag an gcomhdháil chun breathnú ar Fhoghlaim Teaghlaigh mar ghné luachmhar i soláthar Breisoideachais agus scrúdaíodh bealaí chun dul i mbun rannpháirtíocht le teaghlaigh áitiúla agus teaghlaigh imirceacha chun torthaí oideachais leanaí agus tuismitheoirí a fheabhsú.
An Tionscadal Drive (Bunscileanna agus Rae Bedford, Cathair Luimnigh): Cuireadh an tionscadal seo ar bun chun tacú le baill de Phobal an Lucht Siúil ionas go n-éireodh leo sa tástáil Teoirice Tiománaithe. Nuair a baineadh an réimse foghlama sin amach, ceapadh plean eile chun tacú le rannpháirtithe dul ar aghaidh chuig ceachtanna tiomána ionas go bhféadfaidís tabhairt faoin tástáil tiomána agus a gceadúnas tiomána iomlán a fháil. Bhí sé ina thoradh ar an tionscnamh, a raibh 184 duine páirteach ann, go bhfuair 68 duine ceadúnas, go bhfuair 36 duine ceadúnas iomlán, agus go bhfuil daoine eile ag céimeanna éagsúla den phróiseas. Bhuaigh an tionscadal sin Gradam Réalta AONTAS in 2020.
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Bhí Seirbhís FCT an Rannáin BOaO agus an tSeirbhís Tacaíochta um Ionchuimsiú Gníomhach (AISS) ag obair le chéile chun líonra Mol Foghlama Féin-Rochtana a fhorbairt sna campais mhóra laistigh de Rannán Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna an Bhoird Oideachais agus Oiliúna. Bhí dhá ghné i gceist sa chur chuige sin: neartú a dhéanamh ar an bhfoireann tacaíochta foghlama ar champais mhóra de chuid an BOO, agus moil foghlama féin-rochtana a fhorbairt. Le linn 2019, chuir FCT agus AISS sraith teicneolaíochtaí tacaíochta cúnta agus foghlama ar fáil chun tacú le foghlaimeoirí rochtain a bheith acu ar gach clár i sé champas ainmnithe BOaO.
Rochtain ar Thacaíocht Síceolaíochta: Tá nós imeachta curtha i bhfeidhm ag AISS maidir le seisiúin rúnda comhairleoireachta síceolaíochta, duine le duine, atá dírithe ar réiteach a sholáthar ar bhonn in aghaidh na huaire, ar bhonn laethúil nó ar bhonn seachtainiúil, ag brath ar riachtanais na nIonad BOaO.
Tacaíochtaí d’Fhoghlaimeoirí faoi Mhíchumas: Chomh maith leis an gciste míchumais atá ar fáil do chúrsaí iarArdteistiméireachta chun tacú le foghlaimeoirí faoi mhíchumas, tá AISS ag reáchtáil samhail phíolótach tacaíochtaí d’fhoghlaimeoirí faoi mhíchumas trí SDOG.
Le linn 2019, d’éirigh le Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir i ndáil lena iarratas ar mhaoiniú CTIC. Bhí an t-iarratas sin faoin Tionscadal CTIC ‘Barr Cumais a Bhaint Amach’ bunaithe ar chomhairliúchán fairsing le tionscadail chomhpháirtíochta an BOO agus ar thaithí an BOO maidir le curaclam a fhorbairt agus a mhúineadh d’imircigh.
Bíonn na foirne Faisnéise, Earcaíochta agus Treorach i Luimneach agus sa Chlár ag obair le foghlaimeoirí d’fhonn bealaí chun cinn a fhorbairt agus aghaidh a thabhairt ar fhadhbanna de réir mar a thagann siad i gceist. Táthar tar éis moil eolais nua a oscailt i Luimneach agus in Inis, agus, ar shuíomh gréasáin Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna, http://learningandskills.ie/contact/, treoraítear foghlaimeoirí chuig spás tairsí inar féidir leo coinní a chur in áirithe. Tá uimhir shaorghlao 1800 70 70 77 ann freisin dóibh siúd a bhfuil ceisteanna ginearálta acu.
Tá Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir ag tabhairt faoi chlár oibre chun tacú leis an eagraíocht an dualgas um chomhionannas agus cearta an duine san earnáil phoiblí (an Dualgas) a chur i bhfeidhm faoi Alt 42 den Acht fá Choimisiún na hÉireann um Chearta an Duine agus Comhionannas, 2014. Le linn 2019, is éard a bhí i gceist leis an obair sin Ráiteas Luachanna um Chomhionannas agus Cearta an Duine a fhorbairt: uirlis chun tacú leis an eagraíocht an Dualgas a chur i bhfeidhm thar gach réimse feidhme. Forbraíodh dréacht-Ráiteas Luachanna i mí Mheán Fómhair 2019, tar éis próiseas a chuathas ina bhun le baill foirne shinsearacha ar fud phríomhréimsí feidhme an BOO. Sa Ráiteas sin, bunaítear na luachanna um chomhionannas agus cearta an duine a sheasann an BOO leo agus sainaithnítear ráiteas tosaíochta agus cur chuige i leith gach luacha
Soláthar Cáilíochta
Is é is aidhm don sprioc um Sholáthar Cáilíochta i Straitéis SOLAS BOaO 2014 – 2019 ná go gcuirfidh BOaO cláir oideachais agus oiliúna ar ardchaighdeán ar fáil agus go gcomhlíonfaidh sé caighdeáin cháilíochta iomchuí náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta. In 2019, rinne Rannán BOaO an BOO dul chun cinn nach beag maidir le córais agus straitéisí éagsúla a fhorbairt atá dírithe ar thorthaí ardchaighdeáin lena gcinntítear gur féidir le foghlaimeoirí an BOO barr a gcumais a bhaint amach le himeacht ama. Tugtar breac-chuntas ar roinnt buaicphointí thíos:
Le linn 2019, rinne Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir bunú foirmiúil ar Struchtúir Rialachais um Breisoideachas agus Oiliúint, ag féachaint don Dearbhú Cáilíochta, lena n-áirítear Comhairle Cáilíochta a bhunú. Is é ról na Comhairle Cáilíochta é maoirseacht a dhéanamh ar gach gné dearbhaithe cáilíochta a bhaineann le dearadh, forbairt, formheas, cur i bhfeidhm, monatóireacht agus athbhreithniú an tsoláthair Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna a thairgeann Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir. Déanann sí caighdeán na gclár Oideachais agus Oiliúna agus na ngníomhaíochtaí
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32 gaolmhara a chosaint, a chothabháil agus a fhorbairt. Agus an méid sin á dhéanamh, tá an Chomhairle Cáilíochta Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna ag cinntiú, a mhéid is féidir, gur eispéireas coibhéiseach a bheidh ag gach foghlaimeoir.
Seoladh Nósanna Imeachta um Measúnú (Leagan Aonair) – D'óstáil Seirbhís Tacaíochta Dearbhaithe Cáilíochta BOaO sraith seimineár i mí Lúnasa agus i mí Meán Fómhair 2019 chun eolas agus treoir a thabhairt don fhoireann faoi na Nósanna Imeachta Measúnaithe (leagan aonair) nua.
In 2019 seoladh Plean Gníomhaíochta um Fhorbairt Ghairmiúil BOaO. Leis an bplean 3 bliana sin, treoraítear obair an BOO sa réimse sin agus in 2019 eagraíodh 127 imeacht oiliúna lárnach ag a raibh 1,669 ball foirne i láthair. Cuireann Rannán BOaO an BOO cultúr feabhsúcháin leanúnaigh agus foghlama eagrúcháin chun cinn lena chinntiú go bhfuil muinín ag ár bpáirtithe leasmhara as cáilíocht agus ábharthacht an tsoláthair BOO. Cuireann an Rannán BOaO luach mór ar thiomantas, saineolas agus gairmiúlacht na foirne go léir agus féachann sé le cultúr a chothú ina spreagtar na baill foirne a bheith réamhghníomhach maidir lena bhforbairt féin agus meon dearfach a bheith acu ina róil, agus ina dtacaítear leo chuige sin.
Tá sé ina aidhm ag an tSeirbhís Tacaíochta um Fhoghlaim le Cuidiú Teicneolaíochta (FCT) forbairt straitéiseach na Teicneolaíochta sa Teagasc agus san Fhoghlaim a chur chun cinn. In 2019, cuireadh i bhfeidhm roinnt tionscadail phíolótacha atá bunaithe ar riachtanais a sainaithníodh go háitiúil, ag baint úsáid as cineálacha cur chuige nua/nuálacha sa Teagasc agus san Fhoghlaim. Áiríodh ar na tionscadail sin Réaltacht Mhéadaithe (e.g. – Táthú Soldamatic), Teicneolaíochtaí Cúnta/Tacaíochta (Pinn Léitheoireachta, Reading Horizons, BKSB etc.), Taifeadadh Móibíleach ar Mheasúnú (GoPros sa Staidéar Eachaíochta), dróin a úsáid a chlár Grianghrafadóireachta etc. Tá an Rannán BOaO, trína Oifigeach FCT, ina cathaoirleach ar an Meitheal Oibre um Ríomhchuimsiú a bunaíodh faoin tionscnamh sin. Coimisiúnaíodh Institiúid Tavistock in 2019 chun taighde a dhéanamh ina bhféachfar ar chineál agus méid an eisiaimh dhigitigh sa réigiún d’fhonn freagairt bunaithe ar fhianaise a fhorbairt chun aghaidh a thabhairt ar an bhfadhb sin.
Pleanáil agus Maoiniú atá Bunaithe ar Thorthaí
Aithníonn Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir an tábhacht a bhaineann le sonraí mar spreagthóir eolais i gcomhthéacs an phróisis pleanála agus an gá atá le cáilíocht na n-ionchur sonraí a bhaineann le CTFC a chinntiú. Aithníonn an BOO freisin an deis a bhíonn ann pleanáil níos éifeachtaí a éascú ach fianaise bhreise a ghiniúint ar dhul chun cinn agus ar thorthaí fostaíochta mar thoradh ar nascadh CTFC le bunachair sonraí náisiúnta eile trí SOLAS agus tríd an bPríomh-Oifig Staidrimh. I rith 2019, áiríodh ar an obair maidir leis an mbonneagar sonraí:
- Pleanáil um Iarraidh agus Tuairisciú ar Leithdháileadh Maoinithe (ITLM), arna héascú tríd an Stiúrthóir BOaO agus tríd an nGrúpa Stiúrtha BOaO - Reáchtáladh seisiúin oiliúna chun taithí a fháil ar CTFC mar aon le ceardlanna pleanála ITLM in 2019 lena chinntiú go bhfuil gach Comhordaitheoir/Bainisteoir/Úsáideoir BOaO ar an eolas faoi na riachtanais is déanaí atá curtha in iúl ag SOLAS ó thaobh iontráil sonraí agus tuairisciú - Rinneadh monatóireacht agus athbhreithniú géar ar sholáthar CTFC go háitiúil le linn 2019 agus eisíodh tuairiscí gníomhaíochta agus pleanála ar fud an BOO go minic, agus sonraí san áireamh iontu ar leibhéal na soláthraithe aonair lena chinntiú go ndéanfaí iontráil chruinn ar dhaoine a bhí ag tosú nó ag críochnú agus ar na haschuir/torthaí a bhain leosan, agus go ndéanfaí na haschuir/torthaí a thabhairt cothrom le dáta a luaithe a d’fhéadfaí é - Déantar monatóireacht go minic ar na torthaí iarbhír i gcoinne an phlean bhliantúil féachaint an bhfuil aon bhearta ceartaitheacha le glacadh i rith na bliana - Bíonn an Bainisteoir Oibríochtaí BOaO i mbun cumarsáid rialta ionas go mbeidh an t-eolas ar fad ag gach úsáideoir faoi oibleagáidí tuairiscithe agus faoin ngá atá le sonraí cruinne
Tuarascáil Bhliantúil Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus Chláir 2019 33 - Le linn 2019, glacadh níos mó agus níos mó le FETCH chun foghlaimeoirí a chlárú lena chinntiú go gcomhlíonfar oibleagáidí tuairiscithe sonraí criticiúla CSE, trí phróiseas féindearbhaithe a chuirfidh na foghlaimeoirí i gcrích.
Seasamh an Bhreisoideachais agus na hOiliúna
Lean Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir ar aghaidh ag infheistiú i margaíocht agus i mbrandáil a bhaineann le BOaO in 2019, chun aird a dhíriú ar sholáthar BOaO mar rogha eile seachas na bealaí traidisiúnta isteach sa tríú leibhéal. Baineadh an méid sin amach trí uirlisí cumarsáide inmheánacha agus seachtracha.
- Uirlisí Inmheánacha: Signagelive/Ríomhphost/Office 365/StaffCONNECT, i measc eile - Uirlisí Seachtracha: Suíomh Gréasáin/Brandáil, Cur Chun Cinn, Ábhar Clóbhuailte, Mol Faisnéise, An Fóram BOaO, Gradaim.
Chuir líonra an BOO d’Ionaid BOaO áitiúla agus a struchtúir foirne ar chumas daoine aonair, pobal agus fostóirí rochtain a bheith acu ar dheiseanna lánaimseartha agus páirtaimseartha agus cuireadh iad sin chun cinn trí na meáin áitiúla, bealaí meán sóisialta, leabharlanna, líonraí foghlama, scoileanna, ionaid acmhainní teaghlaigh, Oifigigh Cásanna de chuid RGFCS, Cuideachtaí Forbartha Áitiúla agus Líonraí Rannpháirtíochta Poiblí.
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I measc na dTionscnamh Margaíochta agus Brandála a rinneadh in 2019 bhí:
- I mí Dheireadh Fómhair 2019, d’fhorbair Foireann Cumarsáide an BOO feachtas margaíochta comhtháite maidir le Breisoideachas agus Oiliúint leis an mana #FindTheBestInYou, íomhánna agus físeáin mhealltacha le húsáid i bpictiúrlanna, sna meáin shóisialta, ar chláir fógraí agus i meáin eile amuigh faoin spéir lena n-áirítear busanna poiblí https://www.facebook.com/learningandskills.ie/videos/764473830653995/ - Úsáideadh ábhar bolscaireachta de chuid an Rannáin BOaO ar bhusanna Chathair Luimnigh in 2019 chun Breisoideachas agus Oiliúint a chur chun cinn ar bhealaí ar fud na cathrach chomh maith le bealaí idir Luimneach, an tSionainn agus Inis - Leanadh ar aghaidh leis an bhforbairt ar shuíomh gréasáin BOaO an BOO, https://learningandskills.ie/ agus cuireadh rannáin nua leis an suíomh gréasáin sin in 2019 - Ullmhaíodh an-chuid ábhar bolscaireachta clóbhuailte le linn 2019 freisin agus bhí cuma agus éirim chomhsheasmhach tharraingteach le sonrú ar fud na mbróisiúr agus na mbileog go léir - Le linn 2019, bhí margaíocht agus brandáil BOaO mar phríomhghné de shárthaispeántais éagsúla lena n-áirítear an taispeántas 'Luimneach ar mhaithe leis an Innealtóireacht' sa tSionainn i Márta 2019 agus Taispeántas Gairmeacha Printíseachta agus Oiliúna an Lár-Iarthair i mí Dheireadh Fómhair 2019.
Ina theannta sin, bhí Rannán BOaO Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir páirteach freisin in imeachtaí náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta éagsúla chun seasamh BOaO a chur chun cinn le linn 2019. Seo thíos roinnt samplaí:
- An tIonad BOaO, Campas na Sionainne – buaiteoir an Chomórtais Printíseachta Generation 2019: Fógraíodh gurb iad foireann 41 printíseach agus ball foirne ó Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna an BOO, Campas na Sionainne comhbhuaiteoirí Chomórtas Printíseachta Generation 2019 ar an Déardaoin, an 11 Aibreán 2019. Ba é SOLAS, an t-údarás náisiúnta breisoideachais agus oiliúna, a d'eagraigh an t-imeacht, a bhí ar siúl in Óstán an Clayton ar Bhóthar Burlington i mBaile Átha Cliath. Bronnadh an phríomhdhuais ar Champas na Sionainne agus ar CDS Architecture Metalwork. - Comórtas Cócaireachta Catex Chef Ireland 2019: Is é CATEX an t-imeacht seirbhíse bia agus líonraithe is mó in Éirinn. Bíonn sé ar siúl gach bliain thar thréimhse trí lá san RDS i mBaile Átha Cliath agus mealltar suas le 12,000 cuairteoir chuige gach uile bhliain. Ba iad Marilena Gherbezan agus
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Jose Mata, atá ina bPrintísigh sa chúrsa Commis Chef ar Leibhéal 6 in Ionad Oideachais agus Oiliúna Fáilteachais an BOO, a rug an bonn ór leo ag Craobhchomórtas Cócaireachta Chef Ireland 2019 ag an taispeántas. - Gradaim Barr Feabhais sa Ghairmoideachas agus Oiliúint, Heilsincí: Is é is cuspóir leis na Gradaim Barr Feabhais sa Ghairmoideachas agus Oiliúint, Heilsincí aird a dhíriú ar an dea-chleachtas agus aitheantas a thabhairt don tsármhaitheas sa Ghairmoideachas agus Oiliúint ar fud na hEorpa. Ba iad Tom Flavin agus Óstán an Strand i Luimneach, in éineacht leis an bprintíseach Jose Mata ó Ionad Oideachais agus Oiliúna Fáilteachais an BOO, a bhuaigh Gradam Oiliúna agus Printíseachta FBM 2019 (An Comhaontas Eorpach do Phrintíseachtaí) i Heilsincí i mí Dheireadh Fómhair 2019. - Bhuaigh Foghlaimeoirí agus baill foirne BOaO an-chuid gradam eile in 2019, rud a dhíríonn aird ar ardchaighdeán fhoireann an BOO, agus ar na héachtaí atá déanta ag Foghlaimeoirí BOaO de chuid an BOO. Mar shampla, in 2019 bhronn Cumann na Múinteoirí Teicneolaíochta agus Innealtóireachta gradam ar Hope Shannon O’Brien, a bhíodh ag foghlaim le hÓgtheagmháil i gCampas an BOO ar Ascaill Uí Chonaill (agus atá ag staidéar faoi láthair i gColáiste Breisoideachais Luimnigh), as an toradh is airde a bhaint amach i measc na gcailíní a bhí ag gabháil don Innealtóireacht Ghnáthleibhéil san Ardteistiméireacht.
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An Feidhmeannas um Obair don Aos Óg
Is faoi choimirce an Stiúrthóra Scoileanna atá forbairt na Seirbhísí Oibre don Aos Óg i mBord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir. Tá achoimre san Acht um Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna, 2013, ina bhfuil sainmhíniú ar obair don aos óg mar atá leagtha amach san Acht um Obair don Aos Óg, 2001 ar phríomhról na hearnála reachtúla maidir le tacú le forbairt clár agus seirbhísí oibre don aos óg agus maidir le comhordú níos fearr le seirbhísí eile do dhaoine óga a chur chun cinn. Is é feidhm reachtúil Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir, mar atá leagtha amach san Acht, ná tacú le soláthar, comhordú, riar agus measúnú a dhéanamh ar sheirbhísí oibre don aos óg ina limistéar feidhme agus cibé faisnéis a sholáthar a iarrfaidh an tAire Leanaí agus Gnóthaí Óige maidir leis an tacaíocht sin. Tá sé ina fhís ag Creat Beartais na hÉireann do Leanaí agus Daoine Óga 2014-2020 – Torthaí Níos Fearr, Todhchaí Níos Gile “go mbeadh Éire ar cheann de na tíortha beaga is fearr le fás aníos agus le clann a thógáil, agus mar a dtugtar meas ar, mar a gcosnaítear agus mar a gcomhlíontar cearta gach linbh agus gach duine óig; mar a gcluintear a nguth agus mar a dtacaítear leo le barr a gcumais a bhaint amach anois agus sa todhchaí.”
De réir Alt 44 den Acht um Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna, 2013, bhunaigh Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir Coiste Oibre don Aos Óg, a dhéanfaidh moltaí leis an údarás maidir le comhlíonadh a fheidhmeanna faoi Alt 10 den Acht um Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna.
(j) Tacú le soláthar, comhordú, riar agus measúnú a dhéanamh ar sheirbhísí oibre don aos óg ina limistéar feidhme agus cibé faisnéis a sholáthar a iarrfaidh an tAire Leanaí agus Gnóthaí Óige maidir leis an tacaíocht sin
(k) Measúnú a dhéanamh i dtaobh an amhlaidh go bhfuil an modh ar a gcomhlíonann sé a chuid feidhmeanna barainneach, éifeachtúil agus éifeachtach.
Tá an Clr Ciarán O’Hanlon ina chathaoirleach ar an gCoiste um Obair don Aos Óg, agus tá ionadaithe ó na heagraíochtaí seo a leanas air:
• Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir – Triúr Ionadaithe • Seirbhís Óige Luimnigh • Seirbhís Óige an Chláir • Banóglaigh na hÉireann (ball neamhvótála) • Foróige (Bainisteoir Cheantar an Deiscirt) (ball neamhvótála) • Gasóga na hÉireann • TUSLA, an Ghníomhaireacht um Leanaí agus an Teaghlach • Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Luimnigh • Rannán an Chláir den Gharda Síochána • Comhairle na nÓg an Chláir – beirt bhall (vóta ag duine acu) • Comhairle na nÓg Luimnigh – beirt bhall (vóta ag duine acu) • Fóram Óige Chathair Luimnigh
Agus í ag comhlíonadh a fheidhmeanna reachtúla maidir le hobair don aos óg, bíonn Foireann Oifigeach Óige Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir ag obair i gcomhpháirtíocht le gníomhaireachtaí tábhachtacha éagsúla, idir dheonach agus reachtúil, a bhfuil ról acu maidir le seirbhísí a sholáthar do dhaoine óga sa réigiún.
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Buaicphointí na hOibre don Aos Óg in 2019:
Cuid mhór d’fheidhm na hOibre don Aos Óg a rinne Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir in 2019 ab ea Uirlis Próifíle Ceantair i leith réigiún Luimnigh agus an Chláir a thabhairt chun críche. Is próifíl shochdhéimeagrafach de réimse feidhme an údaráis atá i gceist agus rinneadh í mar chuid den ullmhúchán a rinne an BOO chun páirt a ghlacadh i Scéim UBU, ‘Your Space Your Place’ (a bheidh le seoladh i lár 2020). Bhí an phróifíl, a sholáthraíonn léargas cuimsitheach ar staid shocheacnamaíoch daoine óga sa réigiún, ina bunús le Tuairisc Riachtanais Seirbhíse. Bhí an Tuairisc sin dírithe ar staid agus riachtanais áirithe na ndaoine óga i bpobail faoi mhíbhuntáiste, agus tugadh cuireadh d’eagraíochtaí óige freagairt do na riachtanais sin le cur chuige oibre don aos óg.
Tá an Scéim UBU ‘Your Space Your Place’ curtha in áit na scéimeanna SPY, YPFSF agus an Tascfhórsa Áitiúil ar Dhrugaí, agus is é an tionscnamh nua atá ag RLGÓ é chun freastal ar na riachtanais a bhíonn ag daoine óga faoi mhíbhuntáiste. Sheol an tAire Leanaí agus Gnóthaí Óige go foirmiúil í i mí na Nollag 2019. Leanfar le feidhmiú iomlán na Scéime go 2020.
Sa dara ráithe de 2019, cheap an BOO comhordaitheoir don Chomhpháirtíocht Áitiúil Óige Ildánach. Is é aidhm an tionscnaimh sin de chuid Éire Ildánach, atá ar cheann de thrí thionscnamh ar fud na tíre, an bheocht a chur faoin mbuntogra go mbíonn cruthaitheacht an duine agus an phobail spreagtha ag an rannpháirtíocht sa ghníomhaíocht chultúrtha, agus go dtéann sin i bhfeidhm go mór ar fholláine agus éachtaí an duine agus na sochaí dá réir. Ó ceapadh an comhordaitheoir, is iomaí comhairliúchán atá déanta le grúpaí daoine óga agus eagraíochtaí agus beidh siadsan ina mbunús ag beartas agus pleanáil chun cláir chruthaitheacha a sholáthar lena bhfeabhsófar agus a shaibhreofar saol daoine óga sa réigiún.
Rinneadh roinnt athruithe ar an bhfoireann in 2019 nuair a ceapadh Stiúrthóir Scoileanna nua. Cuid den ról sin is ea bainistíocht a dhéanamh ar an bhFeidhm um Obair don Aos Óg atá ag Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir. Ghlac ball amháin d’fhoireann na nOifigeach Óige post dhá bhliain leis an Roinn Dlí in Ollscoil Luimnigh agus beidh an té sin páirteach i bhfoireann a bheidh i gceannas ar thaighde beartas a bheidh bunaithe ar fhianaise a fhorbairt i réimse na coireachta i measc an aosa óige in Éirinn. Líonadh an post sin mar Oifigeach Óige go sealadach i mí Lúnasa.
In 2019, rinne an BOO scéimeanna maoinithe a riar thar ceann RLGÓ, lena n-áirítear Maoiniú Caipitil: €117,757, Scéim Deontais do Chlubanna Óige Áitiúla: €126,525 agus Maoiniú LADTI: €7,000. Ina theannta sin, rinne an BOO breis agus €1.9 milliún a riar do 26 tionscadal Oibre don Aos Óg ar fud an Lár-Iarthair.
Sa ráithe dheireanach de 2019 críochnaíodh an chéim dheiridh sa phróiseas chun maoiniú agus bainistíocht gach maoinithe spriocdhírithe don óige a sholáthraíonn RLGÓ a aistriú chuig an BOO. Roimhe sin, bhíodh BOO Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath ag déanamh bainistíocht ar mhaoiniú nach beag d’idirghabhálacha oibre don aos óg a soláthraíodh sna réigiúin. Anois agus an t-aistriú sin tugtha chun críche, is é Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir a riarfaidh gach maoiniú spriocdhírithe ó RLGÓ a thacaíonn le cláir arna soláthar ag eagraíochtaí áitiúla oibre don aos óg ó thús na bliana 2020.
Sa dara leath de 2019, rinne an BOO óstáil ar John Gilbane, Príomhoifigeach Cúnta in RLGÓ, mar chuid de chomhairliúchán náisiúnta na Roinne le BOOnna maidir le fócas agus treo na mbeartas agus na gclár reatha.
Bhí an Fhoireann Oibre don Aos Óg ag obair le sainchomhairleoir seachtrach chun dianphíosa taighde a dhéanamh ar mhaithe le mapáil a dhéanamh ar sheirbhísí agus grúpaí óige LADTI+ atá ann faoi láthair agus sonraí a thiomsú faoin gcaoi a ndéantar na seirbhísí sin a fhógairt agus a chur in iúl do dhaoine óga sa réigiún. Leagadh béim sa tuarascáil ar a lán rudaí dearfacha ach dúradh inti freisin gur mhórcheist bhunúsach é an stiogma mór atá fós ag gabháil le LADTI+ agus go raibh díospóireachtaí eile sa ghrúpa fócais bunaithe ar an gceist sin. Sonraíodh gur féidir leis na noirm chultúrtha agus shochaíocha atá leabaithe i sochaí na hÉireann, agus an stiogma a ghabhann leo, a bheith ina mbacainn mhór ar dhaoine óga LADTI+. Deirtear sa tuarascáil gur cosúil go bhfuil stiogma LADTI+ níos measa i gceantair áirithe agus laistigh de phobail áirithe.
Bhí foireann an BOO um Obair don Aos Óg agus an Chomhpháirtíocht Áitiúil Óige Ildánach ag obair le chéile chun Future Film Makers a fhorbairt – is clár é sin do dhaoine óga ar spéis leo gairmeacha a bheith acu i léiriúchán scannán agus teilifíse sa Lár-Iarthar. Tá an clár bunaithe ar chur chuige céim ar chéim maidir leis na bunscileanna a fhoghlaim atá ag teastáil chun tabhairt faoi phost sa tionscal cruthaitheach seo a bhfuil borradh mór faoi, lena n-áirítear: tús eolais maidir le prapaí a dhéanamh, ceamaradóireacht, smideadh maisíochta agus obair amuigh ar an suíomh. Leanfaidh an clár sin ar aghaidh in 2020.
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Aguisín 1 Creat Monatóireachta agus Meastóireachta: Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2019 – Nuashonrú maidir le Soláthar Seirbhíse
Faoi Alt 28 den Acht um Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna, 2013, ceanglaítear ar BOOnna, tráth nach déanaí ná an 30 Meitheamh gach bliain, tuarascáil a ullmhú, a ghlacadh agus a chur faoi bhráid an Aire i ndáil le comhlíonadh a bhfeidhmeanna i rith na bliana díreach roimh an mbliain ina ndéanfar an tuarascáil a chur faoi bhráid an Aire. Tá foilsiú na tuarascála bliantúla agus na ráiteas airgeadais ina phríomhléiriú ar an chuntasacht phoiblí i gcás BOOnna. Deimhníonn Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir go gcomhlíonann sé na ceanglais a leagtar síos sa Chód faoi láthair ina chleachtais agus ina nósanna imeachta rialachais. Leagtar amach i bplean seirbhíse bliantúil an BOO na seirbhísí a bheartaíonn an bord a sholáthar mar aon le meastachán ar ioncam agus ar chaiteachas an bhoird i leith na bliana airgeadais sin (Alt 47 den Acht um Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna, 2013). Léirítear sa tábla seo a leanas an dul chun cinn a rinne Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir (an BOO) in 2019 maidir le cur chun feidhme na ngealltanas a leagtar amach i bPlean Seirbhíse an BOO i leith 2019.
Sprioc Straitéiseach 1 – Eispéireas Ardcháilíochta do Mhic Léinn, Scoláirí agus Foghlaimeoirí Aidhm: Deiseanna cuimsitheacha ardchaighdeáin a sholáthar maidir le hoideachas, oiliúint agus foghlaim ar feadh an tsaoil chun aghaidh a thabhairt ar riachtanais phearsanta, shóisialta, eacnamaíocha agus infhostaitheachta na ndaoine inár bpobal. Is éard atá i gceist leis sin ná a chinntiú go mbeidh eispéiris foghlama agus teagaisc den chaighdeán is airde le fáil ar fud ár scoileanna, ionad agus clár. Cuspóir ón Ráiteas Straitéise An gealltanas a thugtar i bPlean Seirbhíse 2019 Éachtaí in 2019 1.1 Leanúint ar aghaidh ag feabhsú thaithí na 2019: Leanúint le cur i bhfeidhm an Rinne Rannán Scoileanna an BOO leathnú ar chur i bhfeidhm an tionscnaimh mac léinn trí mheasúnú, soláthar curaclaim phríomhthionscnaimh foghlama agus teagaisc lena ceannairí curaclaim faoina dtacaítear le scoileanna le Féinmheastóireacht leathanbhunaithe (lena n-áirítear dtacaítear le scoileanna le Féinmheastóireacht Scoile, Pleananna Feabhsúcháin Scoile agus Pleanáil DEIS. Le tuarascálacha gníomhaíochtaí breise agus comhchuraclaim) Scoile agus Pleananna Feabhsúcháin Scoile agus de chuid Chigireacht na Roinne Oideachais agus Scileanna a foilsíodh le linn mar aon le tacaíochtaí réamhghníomhacha Pleanáil DEIS. 2019, rinneadh comhlánú ar an tacaíocht sin do scoileanna. agus coisctheacha do mhic léinn. Leanfaidh an BOO ar aghaidh ag tacú le tabhairt Tugadh isteach an Ríomheolaíocht don Ardteistiméireacht ar bhonn céimnithe i isteach na Ríomheolaíochta don Ardteistiméireacht mí Mheán Fómhair 2018 agus beidh an t-ábhar sin faoi scrúdú den chéad uair in mar ábhar in dhá iar-bhunscoil de chuid an Bhoird 2020. Níl an t-ábhar sin ar fáil do scoláirí Ardteistiméireachta ach sna Oideachais agus Oiliúna in 2019. scoileanna atá páirteach sa chéim atá ar bun faoi láthair. Lean BOO ar aghaidh ag tacú le tabhairt isteach na Ríomheolaíochta don Ardteistiméireacht mar ábhar in dhá iar-bhunscoil de chuid an Bhoird Oideachais agus Oiliúna in 2019. Beidh an BOO ag obair leis an Roinn Oideachais Tugadh isteach sonraíocht nua don Chorpoideachas san Ardteistiméireacht ar agus Scileanna agus le trí scoil de chuid an BOO ina bhonn céimnithe i mí Mheán Fómhair 2018 agus beidh an t-ábhar sin faoi bhfuil clár píolótach ar bun maidir leis an scrúdú den chéad uair in 2020. Níl an t-ábhar sin ar fáil do scoláirí gCorpoideachas. Ardteistiméireachta ach sna scoileanna atá páirteach sa chéim atá ar bun faoi láthair. Fágann sé sin go mbeidh an scrúdú san ábhar seo teoranta do scoláirí na scoileanna atá páirteach sa chéim atá ar bun faoi láthair i scrúduithe Ardteistiméireachta na mblianta 2020 agus 2021. Is éard atá san ábhar: - scrúdú scríofa ceann cúrsa ar fiú 50% de na marcanna é, - tionscadal gníomhaíochta coirp atá le déanamh faoi mhaoirseacht an mhúinteora ranga, ar fiú 20% de na marcanna é, - measúnú feidhmíochta atá le déanamh faoi mhaoirseacht an mhúinteora ranga, ar fiú 30% de na marcanna é.
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- Déanfar na comhpháirteanna uile a mheas go seachtrach. Tabharfar an t-ábhar isteach ar fud na tíre do scoláirí Ardteistiméireachta a bheidh ag tabhairt faoin gcúrsa i Meán Fómhair 2020, agus beidh sé faoi scrúdú in 2022. Thacaigh an BOO le ceithre cinn dá scoileanna a roghnaíodh chun bheith san áireamh sa chéim in 2019.
2019: A bheith ag obair le ROS agus le Tascfhórsa I mí Mheán Fómhair 2019, bunaíodh fóram nua do Threoirchomhairleoirí a Post Réigiúnach an Lár-Iarthair chun STEM a chur bhíonn ag obair i scoileanna an BOO agus sna pobalscoileanna a bhfuil an chun cinn BOO ina chomhphátrún orthu. Tháinig an grúpa sin le chéile ag tionscail éagsúla atá lonnaithe i Luimneach nó sa Chlár chun naisc níos mó a fhorbairt leis na tionscail sa réigiún agus leas a bhaint as na naisc sin. Tá an Rannán Scoileanna an-bhuíoch do Thascfhórsa Post an Lár-Iarthair as a chuid iarrachtaí i ndáil le bheith ag obair lena scoileanna chun feabhas a chur ar an gcomhpháirtíocht idir scoileanna agus lucht gnó, lucht tionscail agus an pobal taighde. Faoin gComhpháirtíocht Tionscail agus Oideachais STEM, cuireadh clár ar fáil in éineacht le scoileanna de chuid an BOO sa réigiún: bhí an deis ag oideoirí, scoláirí agus teaghlaigh a bheith rannpháirteach in eispéiris STEM agus iad féin a thumadh iontu, agus ardaíodh feasacht daoine ar thábhacht STEM agus ar na deiseanna gairme atá ann sa réimse sin. Chuige sin, cothaíodh caidreamh le lucht gnó agus tionscail STEM, le scoileanna agus oideoirí, le hinstitiúidí breisoideachais agus ardoideachais, agus leis an bpobal STEM i gcoitinne. D’éirigh go hiontach leis an gcomhpháirtíocht i dtaobh cultúr comhoibrithe a chothú don fhoghlaim ghairmiúil in oideachas STEM. An tionscadal píolótach nuálach faoin Oideachas STEM sin, atá ar an gcéad cheann dá chineál in Éirinn, tá obair cheannródaíocht á dhéanamh aige maidir le samhail a fhorbairt a bhféadfaí leas a bhaint aisti i dtionscnaimh agus fóraim ar fud na hÉireann agus i dtíortha eile. Leanfaidh an BOO ar aghaidh in 2019 ag forbairt an Tugadh tacaíocht do scoileanna in 2019 le raon tionscnamh maidir le cáilíocht tionscnaimh cáilíochta do scoileanna maidir leis an an chorpoideachais ar fud na scoileanna. Áiríodh ina measc siúd comórtais gcorpoideachas cosúil le bollánóireacht, Laethanta Spóirt an BOO, comórtais idirscoileanna, cruinniú do mhúinteoirí corpoideachais agus gníomhaíochtaí ardú feasachta faoi stiúir múinteoir corpoideachais cáilithe a bhíonn ag obair le Foireann Tacaíochta an BOO. 2019: Leanfaidh Meitheal Oibre an BOO um An Mheitheal Chomhairleach um Chumhdach: Tá baill sa mheitheal seo ón Chumhdach ar aghaidh ag tacú le scoileanna agus Rannán Scoileanna agus ón Rannán Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna. Tá sí fós ag le hionaid maidir le ceanglais um Chumhdach tacú le cur i bhfeidhm Threoirlínte Tús Áite do Leanaí 2017 agus Nósanna Leanaí a chomhlíonadh. Imeachta Cosanta Leanaí le haghaidh Bunscoileanna agus Iar- Bhunscoileanna 2017 na Roinne Oideachais agus Scileanna. Mar chuid de sin, soláthraítear oiliúint do Theagmhálaithe Ainmnithe, tacaíocht agus treoir maidir le measúnuithe riosca, oiliúint agus tacaíocht do Bhoird Bhainistíochta, mar aon le forbairt beartas agus acmhainní.
Ullmhaíodh cur i láthair caighdeánach do gach ball foirne agus dáileadh é ar na scoileanna go léir i mí Lúnasa 2019. Dírítear ann ar chumhdach leanaí agus ar nósanna imeachta maidir le tuairisciú éigeantach.
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Ag teacht le Straitéis TFC 2017 -2020 Bhord Mar chuid dá Straitéis TFC 2017-2020, leanann an BOO ar aghaidh ag tabhairt Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir, a bhonneagair cothrom le dáta agus ag aistriú scoileanna an BOO chuig an beidh Rannóg TFC an BOO ag obair leis an Stiúrthóir Scoileanna agus bhfearann lcetb.ie chun WAN a chruthú. Lena chinntiú go mbeidh cumarsáid leis an Stiúrthóir BOaO chun tacú lena scoileanna agus lena hionaid BOaO maidir leis an nuálaíocht dhigiteach. éifeachtach ann san am atá le teacht, mar aon le rochtain ar fhaisnéis don fhoireann agus do na scoileanna/na hionaid go léir, rinne an BOO uasghrádú ar a shuíomh SharePoint, StaffCONNECT, in 2019.
Cruthaíodh suíomh nua scoileanna ar StaffCONNECT do gach scoil agus cruthaíodh suíomh de chuid an Rannáin Scoileanna freisin chun faisnéis a chomhroinnt agus a rochtain. Rinne an BOO nuashonrú ar an ngréasán iomlán, ar chóras oibriúcháin MS Windows 10, agus rinneadh é sin a chomhordú agus a fheidhmiú ar fud na heagraíochta iomláine. An tArdán Caipitil agus Soláthair: Rinneadh Nósanna Imeachta, Treoirlínte etc. ar StaffCONNECT a thabhairt cothrom le dáta ar bhonn leanúnach in 2019 ionas go n-áireofaí leo na conarthaí reatha go léir, chun rochtain dhigiteach ar fhaisnéis ábhartha a éascú. 1.1 Leanúint ar aghaidh ag feabhsú thaithí na Le linn 2019, leanfaidh Rannán BOaO an BOO ar Chuir an Rannán BOaO soláthar cáilíochta (lánaimseartha agus mac léinn trí mheasúnú, soláthar curaclaim aghaidh ag cur chun cinn cineálacha chuige páirtaimseartha) ar fáil do níos mó ná 25,310 duine in 2019. Chuir sé 2,617 leathanbhunaithe (lena n-áirítear curaclaim agus forbartha clár lena chur ar a babhta cúrsa ar fáil in 2019 in 33 ionad, i thart timpeall 300 áit ar fud Luimnigh gníomhaíochtaí breise agus comhchuraclaim) chumas dó a sholáthar a chur in oiriúint chun agus an Chláir. mar aon le tacaíochtaí réamhghníomhacha freastal ar na riachtanais atá ag foghlaimeoirí, agus coisctheacha do mhic léinn. fostóirí agus pobail, agus tosaíocht a thabhairt do Ba í an Phrintíseacht Náisiúnta Ghruagaireachta an chéad chlár printíseachta phríomhréimsí scileanna réigiúnacha agus náisiúnta. sa tír ina ndearnadh foghlaim chumaisc a chomhtháthú ar fud gach ceann de na 22 modúl atá sa chlár trí bliana in 2019. Faoin bpróiseas forbartha curaclaim, rinneadh FCT a leabú sa dearadh curaclaim agus forbraíodh www.hairapp.ie, timpeallacht foghlama fíorúla (TFF) agus ardán ríomhphunann ar an leibhéal náisiúnta don Phrintíseacht, ag baint úsáid as Moodle agus Breiseáin Moodle de réir mar ba chuí.
Le linn 2019, d’éirigh le hiarratas an BOO ar mhaoiniú CTIC. Bhí an t-iarratas sin faoin Tionscadal CTIC ‘Barr Cumais a Bhaint Amach’ bunaithe ar chomhairliúchán fairsing le tionscadail chomhpháirtíochta an BOO agus ar thaithí an BOO féin maidir le curaclam a fhorbairt agus a mhúineadh d’imircigh. Cuirfidh Rannán BOaO an BOO i bhfeidhm bearta Cuireadh i bhfeidhm roinnt treoirthionscadal ar bhonn riachtanais a na bliana 2019 ón Straitéis Foghlama le Cuidiú sainaithníodh sa réigiún in 2019, agus cineálacha cur chuige nua maidir le Teicneolaíochta sa Bhreisoideachais agus san Teagasc agus Foghlaim á n-úsáid. Áiríodh ar an 20 tionscadal sin Réaltacht Oiliúint 2016-2019. Tá an Plean Gníomhaíochta um Mhéadaithe (e.g. Táthú Soldamatic), Teicneolaíochtaí Cúnta/Tacaíochta (Pinn Fhoghlaim le Cuidiú Teicneolaíochta in 2019 dírithe Léitheoireachta, Reading Horizons, BKSB etc.), Taifeadadh Móibíleach ar go háirithe ar Fhorbairt Ghairmiúil Foirne – áirítear Mheasúnú (GoPros sa Staidéar Eachaíochta), dróin a úsáid ar chlár leis na tionscnaimh freagraí áitiúla a cheapfar agus Grianghrafadóireachta etc. a sholáthrófar chun freastal ar riachtanais lárnacha, agus tús na gClár Píolótach maidir le Foghlaim le FGL leanúnach chun tacú le Córais FCT agus BOO a chur i bhfeidhm – Cuidiú Teicneolaíochta. Cluichíocht san Fhoghlaim, Meantóireacht FCT, Uirlisí FCT don Teagasc agus don Fhoghlaim, Moodle (Bunleibhéal, Meánleibhéal agus Ardleibhéal) etc.
Suaitheantas digiteach an Fhóraim Náisiúnta Múinteoireachta agus Foghlama ar Dhearadh Uilíoch don Fhoghlaim, ag obair le hOifigeach um Fhorbairt Ghairmiúil agus leis an bhFeidhm um Ionchuimsiú Gníomhach (i gcomhar le AHEAD agus leis an Oifig Teicneolaíochta Oiriúnaithí in Ollscoil Luimnigh).
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Rannpháirtíocht i gCláir Náisiúnta FCT ar Leibhéil 6,7 agus 8. Tá triúr ball den tSeirbhís Tacaíochta FCT ag gabháil don Chlár Leibhéal 8. Le linn 2019, beidh Rannán BOaO an BOO ag plé Baineadh amach cloch mhíle thábhachtach do Rannán BOaO an BOO in 2019 leis an bPlean Gníomhaíochta chun Printíseachtaí nuair a rinneadh bailíochtú ar an bPrintíseacht Náisiúnta Ghruagaireachta dá agus Oiliúint a Leathnú in Éirinn 2016-2020 trí chláir chuid mar phrintíseacht reachtúil faoin Acht Oiliúna Tionscail, 1967, an chéad nua a fhorbairt agus a sholáthar. chaighdeán a aithnítear go náisiúnta don tionscal gruagaireachta. Fuair an BOO cead ó SOLAS chun Printíseacht Náisiúnta Ghruagaireachta a fhorbairt i mí na Nollag 2017. Faoi Dheireadh Fómhair 2019 bhí an clár bailíochtaithe ag QQI agus rinneadh an tOrdú Oiliúna Tionscail (An Tionscal Gruagaireachta), I.R. Uimh. 512/2019. Faoin ionstraim reachtúil sin, bunaíodh an Phrintíseacht Náisiúnta Ghruagaireachta mar phrintíseacht reachtúil faoin Acht Oiliúna Tionscail, 1967. Is é an Clár Náisiúnta Printíseachta Gruagaireachta an chéad phrintíseacht ‘iar-2016’ a d’fhorbair earnáil na BOOnna ar moladh é a fhaomhadh gan aon choinníollacha bailíochtaithe ar leith. http://hairdressingapprenticeship.ie/
In 2019, d’fhógair an BOO ‘Bealaí chun Printíseachta’ – tionscnamh nua faoina gcuirtear cúrsaí éagsúla ar fáil ar féidir le rannpháirtithe tabhairt fúthu roimh phrintíseacht. Ar na cúrsaí sin, múintear scileanna riachtanacha chun cabhrú le rannpháirtithe rochtain a fháil ar phrintíseacht iomlán agus aistriú chuici. Ar an gcuma chéanna ó thaobh struchtúir de, cuirtear cúrsaí ‘Bealaí chun Printíseachta’ ar fáil in éineacht le hoiliúint ag an obair ó fhostóir agus oiliúint lasmuigh den obair i gColáiste Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna. Nuair a chríochnaíonn foghlaimeoirí cúrsa ‘Bealaí chun Printíseachta’, bronntar Teastas Mórdhámhachtana Leibhéal 5 (Dearbhú Cáilíochta agus Cáilíochtaí Éireann) orthu. Is teastas é sin a aithnítear ar an leibhéal idirnáisiúnta. Cinnteoidh Rannán BOaO an BOO go gcuirfear In 2019 rinne an tOifigeach Forbartha Gairmiúla BOaO anailís ar riachtanais oiliúint agus tacaíochtaí ar fáil ionas go oiliúna agus d’eagraigh an té sin seisiúin oiliúna shaincheaptha ar Chumhdach, gcomhlíonfaidh an Fheidhm Sholáthair agus Cosaint Leanaí agus Cumhdach Daoine Fásta Leochaileacha. D’fhreastail 149 Tacaíochta BOaO don Óige na nósanna imeachta duine ar na seisiúin oiliúna. um chumhdach leanaí a tugadh cothrom le dáta le déanaí, ina gcuirtear san áireamh na ceanglais nua tuairiscithe agus cosanta leanaí atá i bhfeidhm ar bhonn sainordú reachtúil. 1.2 Tacú lenár scoileanna agus lenár n-ionad Le linn 2019, tacóidh an BOO le scoileanna maidir Le linn 2019, thacaigh an BOO le scoileanna maidir leis an bpróiseas féin-mheastóireacht a dhéanamh agus a leis an bpróiseas Féinmheastóireachta Scoile a chur Féinmheastóireachta Scoile a chur i bhfeidhm agus le hullmhú i gcomhair chinntiú go gcuirtear córais dearbhaithe i bhfeidhm agus le hullmhú don Mheastóireacht Meastóireacht Scoile Uile (MSU) agus meastóireachtaí ábhair trí chuairteanna a cáilíochta i bhfeidhm ar fud Bhord Oideachais Scoile Uile agus do mheastóireachtaí ábhair tríd an thug an Stiúrthóir Scoileanna ar scoileanna, trí chruinnithe le Príomhoidí agus agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir chun na tionscnamh um Múinteoireacht agus Foghlaim a Leas-Phríomhoidí, cruinnithe leis an gCigireacht, agus tríd an tionscnamh um caighdeáin oideachais, oiliúna agus eitice is Stiúradh, faoina leanfar ar aghaidh freisin ag cur Múinteoireacht agus Foghlaim a Stiúradh, faoina gcuirtear chun cinn an airde a choinneáil. comhoibriú gairmiúil idir múinteoirí chun cinn. comhoibriú gairmiúil idir múinteoirí.
Le linn 2019 leanfaidh an BOO ag déanamh Ina theannta sin, thacaigh an fheidhm um Fhoghlaim, Múinteoireacht agus meastóireacht ar thionchar an tionscnaimh sin ar Measúnú Ionchuimsitheach a Stiúradh le scoileanna chun feabhas a chur ar na eispéiris agus torthaí foghlama na scoláirí agus ar caighdeáin a bhaineann le heispéireas na scoláirí agus iad ar scoil agus chun chleachtas comhoibritheach na múinteoirí. idirphlé gairmiúil a chothú i measc na mball foirne i scoileanna an BOO.
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Cinnteoidh an BOO go mbeidh deiseanna ag gach Éascaíodh don oiliúint RGCS don fhoireann go léir trí Moodle agus trí mhodúl ball foirne teacht ar oiliúint agus ar thacaíochtaí a oiliúna ar líne ar leithligh atá á óstáil ag BOOÉ. Breathnaíodh ar oiliúint ar theastaíonn chun an reachtaíocht nuashonraithe a Shláinte agus Sábháilteacht trí Sytorus (Inneall Príobháideachta) agus cuirfear i chomhlíonadh lena n-áirítear RGCS agus na bhfeidhm an oiliúint sin in 2020. ceanglais reachtúla nua maidir le tuairisciú agus cumhdach leanaí. Forbraíodh córas oiliúna ar líne in 2018 i gcomhar le BOOÉ agus Rannán BOaO an BOO agus leanfar á chur i bhfeidhm in 2019. Beidh sé ina chuid den phróiseas ionduchtaithe do bhaill foirne nua in 2019. Mar chuid de Straitéis TFC an BOO 2017 -2020, D'éascaigh agus chomhordaigh an Rannóg FC d’fheidhmiú chur chuige soláthróidh sé deiseanna comhoibrithe lena tionónta Microsoft Office 365 don BOO in 2019. Ina theannta sin, tugadh gcuimsítear ardáin ar líne, agus an córas SharePoint rochtain do gach mac léinn agus scoláire ar Office 365 agus uasghrádaíodh StaffCONNECT atá ag BOO ina measc, chun tacú iad chuig ceadúnais A3, rud a thugann an rogha dóibh Office a shuiteáil ar lena scoileanna agus lena ionaid maidir le ghléas baile. féinmheastóireacht agus lena chinntiú go gcuirfear córais dearbhaithe cáilíochta i bhfeidhm ar fud an Críochnaíodh feistiú mór TFC in 2019 le haghaidh síntí nua a cuireadh as BOO. Le linn 2019, áireofar leis sin feidhmiú Office foirgnimh i gColáiste Iósaef, Cill Mocheallóg agus i gColáiste Pobail Naomh 365 agus aistriú chuig córas oibriúcháin Windows 10 Áine, Cill Dalua, chomh maith leis an Ionad BOaO, Campas Chluain Ráda, Inis. freisin. Bhí réitigh Wi-Fi á gcur i bhfeidhm ar bhonn leanúnach do scoileanna agus ionaid de chuid an BOO. In 2019, thosaigh an Rannóg Caipitil agus Soláthair ag cur isteach tairiscintí leictreonacha nuair ab fhéidir é.
Le linn 2019, cuirfidh Rannán BOaO an BOO bearta i Le linn 2019, rinne an BOO bunú foirmiúil ar Struchtúir Rialachais um bhfeidhm ó Phlean Féinmheastóireachta Breisoideachas agus Oiliúint, ag féachaint don Dearbhú Cáilíochta, lena n- Feidhmiúcháin agus Feabhsúcháin Dearbhaithe áirítear Comhairle Cáilíochta, an Fo-ghrúpa um Rialachas Cláir agus an Fo- Cáilíochta na BOOnna (QQI). ghrúpa Dearbhaithe Cáilíochta a bhunú
Dearadh próiseas inmheánach cumarsáide agus féinmheastóireachta don Athbhreithniú Tionscnaimh ar Dhearbhú Cáilíochta (QQI) in 2019 agus cuirfear é sin i bhfeidhm in 2020.
Fuair an BOO cead ó SOLAS chun Printíseacht Náisiúnta Ghruagaireachta a fhorbairt i mí na Nollag 2017. Faoi Dheireadh Fómhair 2019 bhí an clár bailíochtaithe ag QQI agus rinneadh an tOrdú Oiliúna Tionscail (An Tionscal Gruagaireachta), I.R. Uimh. 512/2019. Faoin ionstraim reachtúil sin, bunaíodh an Phrintíseacht Náisiúnta Ghruagaireachta mar phrintíseacht reachtúil faoin Acht Oiliúna Tionscail, 1967.
D'óstáil Seirbhís Tacaíochta Dearbhaithe Cáilíochta BOaO sraith seimineár i mí Lúnasa agus i mí Mheán Fómhair 2019, chun an fhoireann a chur ar an eolas agus a threorú faoi na Nósanna Imeachta Measúnaithe (leagan aonair) nua.
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Beidh Rannán BOaO an BOO ag obair le QQI in Tugadh isteach Nósanna Imeachta agus Próisis nua um Measúnú ar Dhearbhú 2019 ar chur chuige agus samhail earnála nua de Cáilíochta BOaO in 2019 in éineacht le lámhleabhair shonracha BOaO a chuid an BOO a fhorbairt agus a fheidhmiú i ndáil le ullmhaíodh ar an leibhéal náisiúnta chun tacú le scríbhneoireacht agus tagairtí forbairt, measúnú agus bailíochtú curaclam agus a dhéanann lucht léinn. Forbraíodh nósanna imeachta measúnaithe nua maidir clár. le socrú réasúnach agus breithniú atruach chun tacú le hionchuimsiú. Beidh Rannán BOaO an BOO ag féachaint ar Cuireadh i bhfeidhm leagan aonair den Nós Imeachta Painéil um Fhaomhadh thorthaí an BOOÉ maidir leis an gclár píolótach a Torthaí i Rannán Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna an BOO do thréimhse reáchtáladh in 2019 maidir leis an tSamhail agus an dheimhniúcháin mhí na Nollag 2019. Próiseas um Modhnóireacht/Fíordheimhniú Seachtrach in earnáil na BOOnna. 1.3 Forbairt an mhic léinn/an fhoghlaimeora Bunaíodh an tSeirbhís Tacaíochta um Ionchuimsiú In 2019, dhírigh an tSeirbhís Tacaíochta um Ionchuimsiú Gníomhach ar thrí mar dhuine aonair a chothú agus tacaíochtaí Gníomhach BOaO in 2018, agus beidh creat agus réimse leathana lena n-áirítear tionscadail phíolótacha sainchuspóra, a fhorbairt do dhaltaí nó d’fhoghlaimeoirí atá i plean gníomhaíochta i bhfeidhm in 2019 chun nasc tacaíochtaí d’fhoghlaimeoirí agus forbairt agus cur i bhfeidhm raon beartas mbaol míbhuntáiste oideachais, d'fhonn a n- a dhéanamh ar fud an tsoláthair agus chun triail a agus nósanna imeachta atá ceaptha chun comhionannas agus ionchuimsiú acmhainneacht a uasmhéadú ag gach céim bhaint as cineálacha cur chuige malartacha maidir gníomhach a chur chun cinn. den phróiseas foghlama. le hionchuimsiú sóisialta. Le linn 2019, forbróidh Rannán BOaO an BOO Ceapadh Oibrí Acmhainne lánaimseartha don tSeirbhís Tacaíochta um gníomhaíochtaí for-rochtana feabhsaithe ag Ionchuimsiú Gníomhach ar Champas Bhóthar Chill Mocheallóg in 2019. Mar príomhphointí aistrithe i gceantair ard- chuid den obair sin, téitear i dteagmháil leis na pobail áitiúla chun earcaíocht a dífhostaíochta agus tacóidh sé leis na fheabhsú, agus bítear ag obair i ndlúthpháirt le foghlaimeoirí atá i mbaol chun gníomhaíochtaí sin chun cur leis an rochtain atá ag tacú leo fanacht ag gabháil do BOaO. Cheap an AISS múinteoir grúpaí tearc-ionadaithe sa phobal ar Sholáthar innealtóireachta leath-ama freisin a bheidh ag obair faoin Scéim Deiseanna BOaO an BOO agus chun cur leis an leas a Oiliúna Gairmoideachais (SDOG), chun Scileanna Innealtóireachta Leibhéal 3 bhaineann siad as an soláthar sin. Beidh na agus Leibhéal 4 QQI a mhúineadh. Rinneadh dul chun cinn maith in 2019 maidir tionscadail phíolótacha dírithe ar an méid seo a le comhpháirtíochtaí le Turas Nua agus Intreo a neartú. leanas: - For-rochtain agus Rochtain Cuireadh roinnt seisiúin faisnéise ar fáil in oifigí de chuid Turas Nua agus Intreo i - Aistrithe: cuir chuige a fhorbairt ar fud Luimneach agus sa Chlár agus cláraíodh cuid mhaith foghlaimeoirí dífhostaithe Rannán BOaO an BOO maidir le tacú le ar chúrsaí BOaO. Rinne an fheidhm um sholáthar SDOG, atá lonnaithe san haistrithe a dhéanann foghlaimeoirí Ionad BOaO, Campas Bhóthar Chill Mocheallóg, iarracht mhór foghlaimeoirí - Tionscadail Phíolótacha atá dírithe ar nua a mhealladh lena n-áirítear teagmháil le pobail áitiúla (oibrí AISS), chomh earnálacha ar leith, dóibh siúd ar mian leo maith le fógraí sa Limerick Post agus sa Limerick Leader. Baineadh an-úsáid as a bheith ag obair in earnálacha sonracha roinnt ardáin meán sóisialta freisin le haghaidh fógraíocht agus earcaíocht a lena n-áirítear an timpeallacht thógtha, dhéanamh. fáilteachas agus Bealaí chun Printíseachta.
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Le linn 2019, leanfaidh Rannán BOaO an BOO ar D'óstáil Rannán BOaO an BOO Comhdháil Idirnáisiúnta um Fhoghlaim aghaidh ag feidhmiú agus ag leabú an Chreata Teaghlaigh dar teideal ‘Valuing Parents – Linking Policy and Practice’ ar an 28 Comhtháthaithe Teanga, Litearthachta agus agus 29 Márta 2019. Uimhearthachta ar fud gach soláthair BOaO trí bhearta na bliana 2019 a chur i bhfeidhm, ina Rinne an Fhoireann um Fjeidhmiú an Chreata Comhtháthaithe cion maidir le mbeidh fócas ar leith ar mheasúnú tosaigh tionscadail taighde agus forbartha náisiúnta de chuid BOOÉ agus SOLAS in litearthachta agus uimhearthachta a dhéanamh ar 2019 trí fhreagra a thabhairt ar cheistneoirí agus trí ghrúpaí fócais áitiúla ó na gach foghlaimeoir BOaO. taighdeoirí a éascú. Ina measc siúd, bhí: - Tuarascáil taighde de chuid SOLAS-BOOÉ-NALA agus treoirlínte um Fhoghlaim Teaghlaigh - Treoirlínte Dea-Chleachtais a Fhorbairt sa Bhreisoideachas agus Oiliúint (BOaO) maidir le Scagadh agus Measúnú a dhéanamh ar Litearthacht agus Uimhearthacht ar Leibhéil 4-6 sa Chreat Náisiúnta Cáilíochtaí, Treoirlínte dea-chleachtais agus foireann uirlisí a fhorbairt chun measúnú tosaigh a dhéanamh ar an inniúlacht atá ag imircigh atá ag foghlaim Béarla - Tionscadal Taighde Uimhearthachta de chuid SOLAS
Bhí Seirbhís an Rannáin BOaO um Fhoghlaim le Cuidiú Teicneolaíochta (FCT) agus an tSeirbhís Tacaíochta um Ionchuimsiú Gníomhach (AISS) ag obair le chéile chun líonra Mol Foghlama Féin-Rochtana a fhorbairt sna campais mhóra laistigh de Rannán Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna an Bhoird Oideachais agus Oiliúna. Dhá ghné atá i gceist sa chur chuige sin: neartú a dhéanamh ar an bhfoireann tacaíochta foghlama ar champais mhóra de chuid an BOO, agus moil foghlama féin-rochtana a fhorbairt. Le linn 2019, chuir FCT agus AISS sraith teicneolaíochtaí tacaíochta cúnta agus foghlama ar fáil chun tacú le foghlaimeoirí rochtain a bheith acu ar gach clár i sé champas ainmnithe BOaO. Ina theannta sin, cuireadh baill foirne a bhíonn ag plé le FCT agus Tacaíocht Foghlama ag obair san Ionad BOaO i gCampas Bhóthar Chill Mocheallóg agus san Ionad BOaO i gCampas an Ráithí, chun an tionscnamh a chur i bhfeidhm. Le linn 2019, beidh an BOO ag obair le ROS, le Chuir an BOO tacaíocht ar fáil dá chuid scoileanna chun cuidiú le scoláirí a seirbhísí tacaíochta na Roinne sin agus le foireann bhfuil an baol ann go mbeidís faoi mhíbhuntáiste oideachasúil, trí bhaill foirne ó inmheánach seirbhísí oideachais an BOO ar Fhoireann Tacaíochta an BOO a shannadh chun cuairt a thabhairt ar Fholláine na Scoláirí a chur chun cinn. Glacfaidh dhá scoileanna agus treoir agus tacaíocht a thairiscint maidir le straitéisí chun scoil de chuid an BOO páirt i gclár píolótach ar cabhrú le scoláirí a choinneáil ar scoil agus lena leibhéal rannpháirteacha. rannpháirtíocht scoláirí. Thacaigh an Fhoireann Tacaíochta le baill foirne na scoileanna le cláir ar nós ‘Check and Connect’. Bhí Jigsaw ag obair le sé cinn dár scoileanna chun an tionscnamh ‘One Good Schoolä’ a chur i bhfeidhm chun cur le rannpháirtíocht na scoláirí.
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I rith na bliana 2019, beidh gach ceann de na Mar chuid den infheistíocht leanúnach a dhéanann an BOO i mbonneagar rannóga laistigh den Stiúrthóireacht um Fhorbairt oideachais, rinneadh caiteachas caipitil €19.1m i scoileanna agus in ionaid ar agus Tacaíocht Eagraíochta de chuid BOO fud Luimnigh agus an Chláir in 2019. Rinneadh caiteachas breise thart ar €1m ó (Airgeadas, TFC, Acmhainní Daonna, Caipiteal agus acmhainní an BOO féin, rud a d’fhág go raibh an infheistíocht iomlán sa Soláthar, agus Seirbhísí Corparáideacha) ag obair i bhonneagar os cionn €20m in 2019. gcomhar leis an Stiúrthóir Scoileanna agus an Stiúrthóir BOaO lena chinntiú go bhfuil rochtain ag Ag obair di i gcomhar le Rannán Scoileanna agus Rannán BOaO an BOO, rinne gach scoil agus gach ionad BOaO ar na an Rannóg Acmhainní Daonna bainistíocht ar earcú agus roghnú pearsanra hacmhainní (airgeadais, bonneagair agus chun seirbhísí a sholáthar do scoláirí agus d’fhoghlaimeoirí an BOO agus tacú pearsanra) a chuirfidh ar a gcumas dóibh Beartas leo, agus í á chinntiú gur cloíodh leis an dea-chleachtas agus gur comhlíonadh agus Cleachtas ROS a chur i bhfeidhm. oibleagáidí reachtúla le linn 2019.
1.4 Freagraí cuí a fhorbairt a chomhlíonfaidh Tabharfar tacaíocht do scoileanna maidir le Tacaíodh le scoileanna maidir le cleachtais ionchuimsitheacha scoile a riachtanais phearsanta, shóisialta agus cleachtais ionchuimsitheacha scoile a fhorbairt. fhorbairt in 2019 trí athbhreithniú, leasú agus daingniú beartas agus nósanna infhostaitheachta na ndaoine inár bpobail. imeachta iontrála lena gcuirtear an éagsúlacht chun cinn. Leanfar ag tacú le pobal cleachtais na Foirne Tacaíochta do Scoláirí. Foilseofar acmhainní Cuireadh oiliúint ar Chomhordaitheoirí na Foirne Tacaíochta do Scoláirí agus tacaíochta do scoileanna maidir le Struchtúir na tugadh treoir dóibh maidir le tacú le scoláirí agus baill foirne ar leibhéal na Foirne Tacaíochta do Scoláirí agus teagmhais scoile. Soláthraíodh oiliúint le haghaidh baill foirne nua sna Foirne Tacaíochta chriticiúla. do Scoláirí agus rinneadh oiliúint bhreise a chur in oiriúint d’Fhoirne Tacaíochta do Scoláirí a bhí bunaithe cheana. Fuair na Foirne Tacaíochta treoir ábhartha ón tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Síceolaíochta Oideachais maidir le freagairt do Theagmhais Chriticiúla. Forbraíodh tacaíochtaí digiteacha mar aon le faisnéis agus treoir chun tacú le baill foirne – seoladh suíomh tiomnaithe SharePoint ar StaffCONNECT agus rannán comhairle do Thuismitheoirí/Caomhnóirí ar www.LCBOOschools.com freisin.
Leanfaidh Rannán BOaO an BOO ar aghaidh ag Rochtain ar Thacaíocht Síceolaíochta: Tá nós imeachta curtha i bhfeidhm ag soláthar raon tacaíochtaí d’fhoghlaimeoirí in 2019 AISS maidir le seisiúin rúnda comhairleoireachta síceolaíochta, duine le duine, (e.g. atreorú chuig gníomhaireachtaí eile, atá dírithe ar réiteach a sholáthar ar bhonn in aghaidh na huaire, ar bhonn tacaíochtaí do dhaoine faoi mhíchumas, laethúil nó ar bhonn seachtainiúil, ag brath ar riachtanais na nIonad BOaO. Tá socrúcháin, etc.), chun aghaidh a thabhairt ar rochtain ar chomhairleoireacht ina cuid amháin den raon acmhainní agus bhacainní maidir le rannpháirtíocht, coinneáil leis an tacaíochtaí ba chóir/a d’fhéadfaí a chur ar fáil d’fhoghlaimeoirí an BOO lena bhfoghlaim agus dul chun cinn a dhéanamh. n-áirítear cláir folláine/scileanna staidéir/ionduchtú/scíth agus ranganna faoi bhainistíocht struis.
Tacaíochtaí d’Fhoghlaimeoirí faoi Mhíchumas: Chomh maith leis an gciste míchumais atá ar fáil do lucht iarArdteistiméireachta chun tacú le foghlaimeoirí faoi mhíchumas, tá an AISS ag baint triail as samhail phíolótach tacaíochtaí d’fhoghlaimeoirí faoi mhíchumas trí SDOG. Thug na baill foirne chuí faoin Oiliúint um Measúnú Riachtanas le AHEAD agus faoi sheisiúin mheantóireachta leantacha leis an Oifigeach Míchumais ó Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Luimnigh. Tá prótacail curtha i bhfeidhm agus tá oiliúint bhreise curtha ar fáil maidir le Dearadh Uilíoch don Fhoghlaim agus Teicneolaíocht Oiriúnaitheach chun tacú leis an bhfoireann.
Le linn 2019, cuireadh iompar ar fáil do chláir éagsúla trí mhionbhusanna an BOO féin a úsáid nó cinn a fháil ar cíos chun tacú le foghlaimeoirí a bhí ag
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freastal ar chláir shonracha. Mar shampla, soláthraíodh maoiniú le haghaidh iompair chun cuidiú le foghlaimeoirí ón Ionad BOaO, Campas Chill Rois, agus iad ag freastal ar chúrsaí speisialaithe san Ionad BOaO ar Champas na Sionainne.
Tá Foireann Cúraim bunaithe ag an Ionad BOaO, Campas Bhóthar Chill Mocheallóg, chun cuidiú le foghlaimeoirí coinneáil leis an ngairmoideachas. Ar an bhfoireann sin tá an Comhordaitheoir Cúnta SDOG, an Treoirchomhairleoir, oibrí AISS agus an tOifigeach um Thacaíocht maidir le Freastal. 1.5 Seirbhísí ardchaighdeáin faisnéise, Leanfaidh an BOO ar aghaidh ag obair leis an Bhí an BOO ag obair i ndlúthpháirt le Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte treorach agus comhairleoireachta a chur ar Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna, an Roinn Sláinte (FSS), le TUSLA agus leis an tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Síceolaíochta Oideachais ó mhí fáil mar aon le seirbhísí tacaíochta do mhic agus Ranna Rialtais eile chun moltaí ón Tascfhórsa an Mheithimh 2019 ar aghaidh chun moltaí an Tascfhórsa Náisiúnta ar léinn/foghlaimeorí ar fud ár scoileanna, ionaid Náisiúnta ar Mheabhairshláinte na hÓige, ó Mheabhairshláinte na hÓige, an Tionscadal Pathfinder ar Mheabhairshláinte na agus cláir. Thionscadal Pathfinder ar Mheabhairshláinte na hÓige agus an Straitéis ‘Ag Nascadh don Saol’ (2015–2020) a chur i bhfeidhm.. hÓige agus ón Straitéis ‘Ag Nascadh don Saol’ (2015–2020) a chur i bhfeidhm. An tionscadal píolótach a bhí ar siúl i sé scoil de chuid an BOO maidir le freagra Déanfaidh an BOO meastóireacht ar thionscadal straitéiseach scoile uile a threorú ar oideachas ionchuimsitheach agus píolótach a rinneadh i sé scoil de chuid an BOO oideachas speisialta in iar-bhunscoileanna chéim 2, i gcomhar le Coláiste maidir le freagairt straitéiseach scoile uile Mhuire gan Smál, rinne an BOO leathnú air chuig gach ceann dá 18 scoil in d’oideachas ionchuimsitheach agus oideachas 2019/2020. speisialta a stiúradh sna hiar-bhunscoileanna. Cuirfear i bhfeidhm céim 1 i gcomhpháirt le Coláiste Ceapadh príomhoide agus leas-phríomhoide ó scoileanna an BOO ar bhord Mhuire gan Smál. na gCoistí Seirbhísí Leanaí agus Daoine Óga. Is príomhstruchtúr iad Coistí Seirbhísí Leanaí agus Daoine Óga a shainaithníonn an Rialtas chun seirbhísí do leanaí agus do dhaoine óga i ngach contae in Éirinn a phleanáil agus a chomhordú. Tá gach leanbh agus duine óg idir 0 agus 24 bliana d’aois faoina sainchúram. Is é aidhm na gCoistí sin comhordú agus comhoibriú éifeachtach idir gníomhaireachtaí a chinntiú chun na torthaí is fearr a bhaint amach do gach leanbh agus duine óg ina gceantar féin. Leanfaidh Rannán BOaO an BOO ag feidhmiú agus Bíonn na foirne Faisnéise, Earcaíochta agus Treorach i Luimneach agus sa ag leabú Chreat Faisnéise, Earcaíochta agus Chlár ag obair le foghlaimeoirí d’fhonn bealaí chun cinn a fhorbairt agus Treorach BOaO an BOO trí bhearta na bliana 2019 aghaidh a thabhairt ar fhadhbanna de réir mar a thagann siad i gceist. Táthar a chur i bhfeidhm. tar éis moil faisnéise nua a oscailt i Luimneach agus in Inis, agus ar an suíomh gréasáin http://learningandskills.ie/contact/ treoraítear foghlaimeoirí chuig spás tairsí inar féidir leo coinní a chur in áirithe. Tá uimhir shaorghlao 1800 70 70 77 ann freisin dóibh siúd a bhfuil ceisteanna ginearálta acu. Le feachtais nua mhargaíochta agus fógraíochta tá leathnú déanta ar scaipeadh faisnéise chuig cohóirt éagsúla.
Le linn 2019, chomhoibrigh an tSeirbhís Tacaíochta um Rannpháirtíocht Fiontar a cuid oibre le FSRLI agus le Rannán Scoileanna an BOO chun seisiúin faisnéise le tionscail éagsúla a bhunú do Threoirchomhairleoirí. Reáchtáladh seisiúin faisnéise le EI Electronics, Stryker agus General Motors chun comhairle a chur ar threoirchomhairleoirí maidir leis na bealaí chun obair sna hearnálacha tionsclaíochta ábhartha. Tá faisnéis faoi dhul isteach i gcúrsaí iarchéime agus bealaí chun printíseachta in ionaid oibre san áireamh i measc na seisiún faisnéise lena chur ar a gcumas do threoirchomhairleoirí an fhaisnéis ábhartha uile a bheith acu maidir le hearcaíocht chuig earnáil na tionsclaíochta sa Lár-
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Iarthar, agus na roghanna éagsúla atá ar fáil lena n-áirítear cúrsaí oiliúna agus printíseachtaí.
Beidh Rannán BOaO an BOO ag obair chun ráitis Cuirtear soláthar BOaO chun cinn trí https://learningandskills.ie/our-courses/ infhostaitheachta a sholáthar do chúrsaí/disciplíní agus tá ráiteas infhostaitheachta ag gabháil le gach cúrsa ina sonraítear an in 2019 ionas gur fearr an t-eolas a bheidh ag réimse gairme agus na bealaí inar féidir le foghlaimeoirí dul chun cinn a scoláirí/foghlaimeoirí, tuismitheoirí agus fostóirí. dhéanamh.
1.6 Na buntáistí a bhaineann le hoideachas Tacóidh an BOO leis na scoileanna agus iad ag Bhí an BOO ag obair i ndlúthpháirt lena threoirchomhairleoirí in 2019 chun treoir agus oiliúint a chur chun cinn do na daoine iarraidh creat treorach scoile uile a fhorbairt, agus scoile uile a fheabhsú le bunú Fhóram na dTreoirchomhairleoirí i mí Mheán inár réigiún, agus go háirithe cuidiú le gach cothóidh sé tuilleadh nasc le hinstitiúidí BOaO agus Fómhair 2019. I gcás treoirchomhairleoirí ó na scoileanna pobail a bhfuil an foghlaimeoir bealaí uathúla maidir le dul chun le hinstitiúidí tríú leibhéal. BOO ina gcomhphátrún orthu, bíonn siad siúd páirteach san fhóram sin freisin, cinn a aimsiú sna seirbhísí a sholáthraíonn ár agus is bealach é chun feabhas a chur ar an gcomhoibriú agus an dea- scoileanna, ionaid agus cláir. chleachtas a chomhroinnt maidir le roghanna BOaO a scrúdú agus naisc a chothú le hinstitiúidí tríú leibhéal.
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Toisc gur éirigh chomh maith sin leis an gcúrsa Forbraíodh an cúrsa ‘Bealaí chun na hEitlíochta’ in 2019 agus tá sé ar fáil san ‘Bealach chun na hInnealtóireachta’, ar rogha eile é Ionad BOaO i gCampas na Sionainne. Is é is aidhm don chlár sin léargas a do dhaoine ar mian leo tabhairt faoi ghairm san thabhairt d’fhoghlaimeoirí ar an obair a dhéanann an Teicneoir Cothabhála innealtóireacht, tá an BOO ag pleanáil cúrsa Aerárthaí. Déantar an méid sin trí fhoghlaimeoirí a chur ar an eolas faoi theicnící ‘Bealach chun na hEitlíochta’ (Deimhniú EASA) a bunúsacha cothabhála aerárthaí agus faoin téarmaíocht agus cleachtais a thabhairt isteach in 2019. Ar an gcúrsa sin, ullmhófar bhaineann leis an réimse sin. Ina theannta sin, ullmhófar na foghlaimeoirí don daoine nach gcomhlíonann na critéir iontrála dá Mhatamaitic agus don Fhisic a theastaíonn le haghaidh na gcúrsaí oiliúna phríomhchúrsaí cothabhála aerárthaí. leantach i gCothabháil Aerárthaí agus i Struchtúir Aerárthaí.
Mar chuid den fhorbairt ar shraith eile clár Bealaí, tá In 2019, chuir an Rannán BOaO cúrsaí oiliúna agus printíseachtaí ar fáil do 2,246 an BOO ag déanamh iniúchadh ar dheiseanna duine. oiliúna do 2019 sna réimsí seo a leanas: Beachtas Innealtóireachta CNC, Oibríochtaí Uirlisí Meaisín In 2019, d’fhógair an BOO ‘Bealaí chun Printíseachta’ – tionscnamh nua faoina agus Táthú; Riarachán Gnó/Airgeadas; Scileanna gcuirtear cúrsaí éagsúla ar fáil ar féidir le rannpháirtithe tabhairt fúthu roimh Miondíola agus Tacaíocht do Chustaiméirí agus phrintíseacht. Cúram Leanaí. Bhí baint ag an Rannán BOaO le heagrú sárthaispeantás éagsúil lena n- áirítear ‘Luimneach ar mhaithe leis an Innealtóireacht’ sa tSionainn i Márta 2019 agus Sárthaispeántas Gairmeacha Printíseachta agus Oiliúna an Lár-Iarthair i mí Dheireadh Fómhair 2019, agus ghlac sé páirt sna himeachtaí sin.
Leanfaidh an BOO ar aghaidh ag ceiliúradh barr Bhí go leor searmanais gradam ar siúl in 2019 ar fud na nIonad BOaO go léir. feabhais agus éachtaí na bhfoghlaimeoirí chun aird Tugadh aitheantas ag na himeachtaí sin don ghnóthachtáil a bhí déanta ag a dhíriú ar thionchar dearfach a chuid oibre in 2019. foghlaimeoirí i gcomhthéacs neamhfhoirmiúil agus foirmiúil araon agus ina ndearnadh an méid a bhí bainte amach acu a cheiliúradh. Reáchtáil grúpa Oideachais Aosach Mhaigh Róis searmanas bronnta sa Mhol Pobail athchóirithe i mí an Mheithimh, ar ar fhreastail thart ar 100 duine, idir fhoghlaimeoirí agus leanaí. I mí na Samhna, d’fhreastail foghlaimeoirí ó gach cearn den chathair ar shearmanas i Mol an Chnoic Theas agus bhronn an Méara a dteastais orthu.
Ba bhliain mhór í 2019 don tionscnamh ‘Luimneach ag Foghlaim’. I mí an Mhárta 2019, shínigh comhpháirtithe an tionscadail sin Meabhrán Tuisceana i Halla na Cathrach i Luimneach. Is ráiteas láidir é an comhaontú sin faoina bhfuil ar intinn acu don tionscnamh ‘Cathair/Réigiún Foghlama’ do Luimneach agus dá dtacaíocht ina leith.
Seoladh Tionscnamh na nAmbasadóirí Foghlama in 2019, trína gcuidíonn seaimpíní pobail ó chúlraí éagsúla dul i gcion ar an oiread daoine agus is féidir chun iad a spreagadh chun páirt a ghlacadh san fhoghlaim. Cuireann siad chun cinn an fhoghlaim ar feadh an tsaoil ina bpobail, ina n-ionaid oibre agus ina gcomharsanachtaí féin.
Is é príomhimeacht foghlama ‘Luimneach ag Foghlaim’ gach bliain ná an Fhéile, imeacht seachtaine a cheiliúrann gach cineál deiseanna foghlama, idir
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fhoirmiúil agus neamhfhoirmiúil, i gCathair agus i gContae Luimnigh. In 2019, mar chuid den Fhéile, reáchtáladh Seimineár Uile-Éireann a tionóladh ar an 10 Aibreán i gCaisleán Luimnigh faoin téama ‘Bridging the Gap’. Tionóladh an chéad chruinniú den Líonra Cathracha Foghlama Uile-Éireann i Luimneach, agus bhí ionadaithe ann ó Luimneach, Baile Átha Cliath, Corcaigh agus Doire.
Shínigh na méaraí cairt nua, Cairt na gCathracha Foghlama, thar ceann a gcathracha. Leis sin, mealltar tacaíocht pholaitiúil ó na leibhéil is airde dár gcuid oibre comhroinnte chun ár gcathracha a fhorbairt mar áiteanna ina ndéantar gach foghlaim – ar feadh an tsaoil agus ar fud an tsaoil – a chur chun cinn do chách, cibé cén aois iad, cé na hábhair a bhfuil spéis acu iontu agus cén cumas atá acu.
Ina theannta sin, seoladh an suíomh gréasáin nua ‘Luimneach ag Foghlaim' i mí an Mheithimh 2019. Is suíomh gréasáin sainchuspóra é www.LearningLimerick.ie a fhágfaidh go mbeidh sé níos éasca dóibh siúd ar spéis leo foghlaim ar feadh an tsaoil teacht ar fhaisnéis faoin raon cúrsaí agus léargas a fháil ar réimse iomlán na Foghlama ar Feadh an tSaoil. Neartóidh sé an láithreacht ar líne atá ag ‘Luimneach ag Foghlaim’, agus ar an gcaoi sin tacófar le tosaíocht straitéiseach an ghrúpa maidir le hinfheictheacht agus láithreacht an tionscadail a fheabhsú.
Is ball é ‘Luimneach ag Foghlaim’ de Líonra Domhanda Cathracha Foghlama UNESCO, ina bhfuil 170 ball gníomhach ó 53 tír ar fud an domhain. In 2017, is ar Luimneach a bronnadh Gradam Chathair Foghlama UNESCO. I mí Dheireadh Fómhair 2019, thug UNESCO cuireadh don Chomhairleoir Sarah Kiely, a bhí ag déanamh ionadaíocht do Mhéara Chathair agus Chontae Luimnigh, Pádraig Malone, Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Luimnigh, agus Yvonne Lane, Comhordaitheoir Foghlama Luimnigh, páirt a ghlacadh sa cheathrú Comhdháil Idirnáisiúnta ar Chathracha Foghlama, ‘Inclusion – A principle for lifelong learning and sustainable cities’, in Medellín sa Cholóim. 1.7 Saoráidí den caighdeán is airde agus na Faoi réir rochtain ar mhaoiniú caipitil/tionscadail, in Tá obair leanúnach ar bun i ndáil le hInfheistíocht Chaipitil agus Bonneagair ar teicneolaíochtaí cuí a sholáthar agus a 2019 leanfaidh Rannán BOaO an BOO ar aghaidh le fud Ionaid BOaO an BOO, chun cáilíocht fhoirgnimh an BOO a fheabhsú, chothabháil dár mic léinn agus feabhsúcháin atá pleanáilte ar shaoráidí BOaO an feabhas a chur ar an eispéireas a bhíonn ag foghlaimeoirí agus baill foirne, BOO a chur i bhfeidhm. Ar an gcaoi sin, cinnteofar agus a chinntiú go bhfuil áiseanna an BOO inrochtana, fáilteach agus oiriúnach d’fhoghlaimeoirí. go mbeidh rochtain ag foghlaimeoirí BOaO an BOO dá bhfeidhm. ar thimpeallachtaí foghlama atá fáilteach,
sábháilte agus oiriúnach dá bhfeidhm. Le linn 2019, rinne Rannán BOaO an BOO infheistíocht i saoráidí a uasghrádú chun cur le raon agus cáilíocht an tsoláthair in Inis, Cill Mocheallóg, Mainistir na Féile, Cill Rois agus Sráid na Cathrach.
Cloch mhíle mhór ab ea athchóiriú agus leathnú iomlán an Ionaid BOaO, Campas Chluain Ráda, Inis, rud a fhágann gur campas BOaO den chéad scoth anois é.
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2019: Beidh an BOO ag obair le ROS chun cumais Thacaigh an BOO le múinteoirí agus le ceannairí scoile a raibh fonn orthu TFC a fhorbairt tuilleadh ar fud a scoileanna lena n- teagasc agus foghlaim a threisiú leis an teicneolaíocht trí laethanta cnuasaigh áirítear deontais a fháil do threalamh TFC, agus ar cuireadh tús leo i mí Mheán Fómhair 2019. Bhí fáil ag na scoileanna ar ábhair chomhairle agus thacaíochta (go príomha chomhairle agus tacaíocht trí StaffCONNECT agus LCBOOSchools.com. tríd an tSeirbhís Forbartha Gairmiúla do Mhúinteoirí Aon scoileanna a bhaineann leas as Microsoft Office 365, tairgeadh tacaíocht – Teicneolaíocht san Oideachas agus seirbhísí shaincheaptha dóibh maidir le suímh SharePoint a úsáid dá scoileanna, agus tacaíochta eile). Cuirfidh an BOO clár do cheannairí maidir le Microsoft Teams. digiteacha ar fáil do mhúinteoirí a mbeidh cláir á Bunóidh an BOO fóram Grúpaí Oideoirí Éireann Google chun tacú le scoileanna stiúradh acu. Beidh an clár Ceannairí Digiteacha ar fud an réigiúin maidir le G Suite a úsáid i gcúrsaí oideachais. nasctha le ceannairí curaclaim agus I gcás scoileanna a dhéanann speisialtóireacht i ndáil le teicneolaíochtaí comhordaitheoirí riachtanas oideachais speisialta áirithe, roghnaíodh iad mar ‘scoileanna taispeána’ chun comhairle agus treoir a chun cur leis na deiseanna le haghaidh comhoibriú thairiscint do scoileanna eile ar spéis leo an raon crua-earraí agus bogearraí a gairmiúil ar leibhéal na scoile agus ar leibhéal na úsáideann múinteoirí. Tá scoileanna faoi choimirce an BOO atá chun tosaigh scéime. maidir le húsáid na dteicneolaíochtaí seo a leanas: Scoileanna iPad 1 to 1 (Apple): Coláiste Dheasumhan agus Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh; Scoileanna Chromebook (Google): Coláiste Pobail na hInse agus Coláiste Pobail Mhungairit; Surface Pro (Microsoft): Gairmscoil Inis Díomáin agus Coláiste Pobail Thuamhan.
Leanfaidh Rannóg Caipitil agus Soláthair an BOO Éachtaí in 2019: ar aghaidh ag tacú le hinfheistíocht nach beag i - Tugadh chun críche agus osclaíodh foirgneamh a cuireadh le Coláiste gcaipiteal agus in oibreacha atá dírithe ar Pobail Naomh Áine i mí Lúnasa 2019 eispéireas an fhoghlaimeora/na foirne a fheabhsú i - Leanadh ag tógáil foirgneamh nua Choláiste Chiaráin agus osclófar é in scoileanna agus ionaid an BOO agus ina 2020 cheannoifig. I measc na dtionscadal caipitil - Tosaíodh ar an obair ar an láthair chun foirgneamh a chur le Coláiste leanúnach in 2019 tá tionscadail nua a bhaineann le Pobail na hInse i mí Lúnasa 2019, agus tá sé beartaithe é a bheith foirgnimh scoile i gColáiste Chiaráin, Cromadh, i críochnaithe in earrach na bliana 2021 gColáiste Pobail Mhungairit agus i nGaelcholáiste - Tugadh chun críche oibreacha cumasúcháin ar shuíomh Ghaelcholáiste Luimnigh. Aonad do Leanaí ar a bhfuil Neamhord de Luimnigh agus tá iarratas pleanála curtha faoi bhráid an údaráis áitiúil chuid Speictream an Uathachais i gColáiste Pobail - Ceapadh foireann deartha do Choláiste Pobail nua Mhungairit agus tá Thuamhan agus síneadh mór as foirgnimh de chuid Tuarascáil Chéim 1 formheasta ag ROS Choláiste Pobail na Scairbhe, Choláiste Pobail na - Tá cead pleanála tugtha i leith síneadh a chur le Coláiste Pobail na hInse agus Choláiste Pobail Naomh Áine, Cill Dalua. Scairbhe Anuas air sin, tacóidh Rannóg Caipitil agus - Tá an tuarascáil maidir le síneadh a chur le Coláiste Pobail Thuamhan, Soláthair an BOO le scoileanna nach bhfuil faoi Céim 1/2a, formheasta ag ROS agus tá iarratas pleanála á ullmhú chúram an Bhoird Oideachais agus Oiliúna maidir le - Tá foirne deartha ceaptha i gcomhair Ghaelscoil Mhíchíl Cíosóg agus Scoil hoibreacha soláthair caipitil in 2019, lena n-áirítear: Náisiúnta Mhóin an Lín agus tá Tuarascálacha Chéim 1 curtha faoi bhráid Gaelscoil Sheoirse Clancy, Scoil Náisiúnta Le Chéile, ROS Gaelscoil Mhíchíl Cíosóg, Meánscoil Naomh Iósaif, - Tugadh chun críche an síneadh a cuireadh le Scoil Náisiúnta Le Chéile Rinn na Spáinneach, Scoil Náisiúnta an Chroí agus osclaíodh é Rónaofa, Móin an Lín. - Táthar ag obair ar shíneadh atá á chur le Meánscoil Naomh Iósaf agus tá sé beartaithe é a bheith críochnaithe in 2020 - Cuireadh Tuarascáil Chéim 2a i leith Ghaelscoil Sheoirse Clancy faoi bhráid ROS - Ar iarratas ó ROS, tá scoil nua á forbairt ag an BOO do Ghaelscoil Donncha Rua sa tSionainn. Ceapadh foireann deartha agus cuireadh Tuarascáil Chéim 1 faoi bhráid ROS.
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I rith 2019, leanfaidh Rannóg Caipitil agus Soláthair Cuireadh isteach iarratais ar Oibreacha Samhraidh in 2019 maidir le: an BOO ar aghaidh le timthriall phleanáilte oibre - Coláiste Chaladh an Treoigh – Uasghrádú ar an Díon feabhsúchán ar shaoráidí tríd an Scéim Oibreacha - Coláiste Iósaef, Cill Mocheallóg – Uasghrádú ar an Seomra Eolaíochta Samhraidh, Scéim na nOibreacha Éigeandála agus - Coláiste Mhuire, Eas Géitine – Uasghrádú ar an Díon an Scéim Deontas Caipitil Spóirt. - Coláiste Dheasumhan, An Caisleán Nua – Uasghrádú ar an Díon - Coláiste Pobail na hInse – Uasghrádú ar an bhFoirgneamh agus ar an Díon - Gairmscoil Inis Díomáin – Fuinneoga Nua - Coláiste Collchoile, Drom Collachair – Uasghrádú ar an Díon - Coláiste Pobail Naomh Áine, Cill Dalua – Uasghrádú ar an Díon - Coláiste Pobail Naomh Eoin Bosco, Cill Dara – Soilsiú Éigeandála - Coláiste Pobail Naomh Iósaf, Cill Chaoi – Uasghrádú ar an Díon - Coláiste Pobail Chill Michíl, Cill Michíl – Uasghrádú ar Sheomraí Eolaíochta
Dámhadh iarratais ar Oibreacha Samhraidh in 2019 maidir le: - Coláiste Pobail Chill Michíl, Cill Michíl – Fuinneoga Nua - Coláiste Mhuire, Eas Géitine – Siúlbhealach faoi Dhíon
D'éirigh le hIarratais ar Chaipiteal Spóirt i leith na dtionscadal seo a leanas: - Ionad Oideachais agus Oiliúna Allamuigh, Boirinn, €26,500 (Athchóiriú ar na Leithris) - Coláiste Mhuire, Eas Géitine, €69,500 (Páirc Astro Turf) - Coláiste na Trócaire, Ráth Caola, €99,500 (Giomnáisiam faoi Dhíon) + an dara ceadú i ndáil le suim €86,623.00 in 2019 - Coláiste Pobail Chill Michíl, Cill Michíl, €59,600 (Raon Rásaíochta)
Cuireadh isteach iarratais ar Oibreacha Éigeandála ina leith seo a leanas: - Coláiste Dheasumhan, An Caisleán Nua – Deisiú Urláir - Coláiste Pobail na hInse – Oibreacha Rochtana Uilíocha - Coláiste Pobail na hInse – Uasghrádú ar an tSaotharlann Eolaíochta - Coláiste Pobail na hInse – Damáiste de bharr Uisce - Coláiste Pobail Chill Michíl, Cill Michíl – Uasghrádú ar mhaithe le Rochtain - Coláiste Pobail Thuamhan, Luimneach – Clár Uasghrádaithe/Feabhsúcháin i leith na Soilse - Coláiste Pobail Thuamhan, Luimneach – Deisiú Dín – Déanta - Coláiste Pobail Thuamhan, Luimneach – Rialaitheoir BMS – Déanta
Tionscadail Fuinnimh: - Coláiste na Trócaire, Ráth Caola – Uasghrádú ar an gCóras Leictreachais - Coláiste Chaladh an Treoigh – Dian-Iarfheistiú Fuinnimh NEP 2019 - Ionad BOaO, Campas Chluain Ráda, Inis – Uasghrádú ar na Soilse BEC 2019 - Oifig Riaracháin an BOO, Inis – Uasghrádú ar na Soilse BEC 2019
Ionaid Bhreisoideachas agus Oiliúna: - Mainistir na Féile – Plean Forbartha don Champas - An Cheapach Mhór – Síneadh buan amach anseo - Cluain Ráda – Leathnú mór ar na saoráidí - Ospidéal – Córas suiteáilte chun Dusta a Bhaint - Campas Bhóthar Chill Mocheallóg – Cistin Oiliúna Nua
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- Campas Bhaile Chill Mocheallóg – Athchóiriú mór - Cill Rois – Plean Forbartha don Champas - Coláiste Breisoideachais Luimnigh – Oibreacha Uasghrádaithe Éagsúla
Faoi fheidhmiú Straitéis TFC an BOO 2017 – 2020, Bhí an Rannóg Caipitil agus Soláthair ag obair i gcomhar leis an Rannóg TFC beidh an BOO ag obair i gcomhpháirt leis an Roinn maidir le Trealamh agus Tomhaltáin TF a fháil in 2019. Oideachais agus Scileanna chun an acmhainneacht TFC a fhorbairt tuilleadh ina scoileanna agus ina ionaid BOaO, lena n-áirítear deontais a fháil le haghaidh trealamh TFC, agus comhairle agus ábhar tacaíochta. Leanfar ar aghaidh in 2019 le cur chun feidhme Ghlac Bord an BOO go foirmiúil Beartas Náisiúnta Soláthair an BOO ar an 15 Bheartas Náisiúnta Soláthair na BOOnna (lena n- Deireadh Fómhair 2019. Tugadh chun críche an Plean Soláthair Corparáideach áirítear an tsraith teimpléad le haghaidh tairiscintí agus an Plean Soláthair Ilbhliantúil i mí Lúnasa 2019 don BOO agus cuireadh os cionn thairseacha an Aontais Eorpaigh agus faoi bhráid BOOÉ iad mar a cheanglaítear a dhéanamh. faoina mbun). Athbhreithniú a dhéanamh in 2019 ar éifeachtacht Rinneadh iniúchadh ar na Scoileanna agus na hIonaid go léir in 2019 agus, ar a na mbeartas agus na gcleachtas sláinte agus bhonn sin, cuireadh oiliúint ar bhaill foirne i róil mar Gharchabhair, sábháilteachta, lena n-áirítear clár cothrom le dáta Sábháilteacht ó Dhóiteán, Obair Thuas Ard, Dífhibrileoir etc. na gCoistí Sláinte agus Sábháilteachta ar an leibhéal lárnach, agus taifead FGL ar oiliúint éigeantach/bhreise (féach 2.5) 1.8 Plean Oibre don Aos Óg a fhorbairt agus a Leanúint ar aghaidh ag cur an Phlean Oibre don Tá Sprioc Straitéiseach 1 den Phlean Oibre don Aos Óg 2018-2021 dírithe ar chur i bhfeidhm don réigiún. Aos Óg i bhfeidhm in 2019. Sholáthar agus Cleachtas Oibre Ardchaighdeáin don Aos Óg. In 2019, d’éascaigh an BOO do na nithe seo a leanas:
- Oiliúint de chuid Chomhairle Náisiúnta na nÓg: an dea- chleachtas sa bheartas maidir le Sláinte Ghnéis agus sláinte a chur chun cinn i suímh oibre don óige - Maidin chomhairliúcháin chun tacú le taighde LADTI - Comhairliúcháin le hOibrithe don Aos Óg maidir le bealaí ar féidir le gníomhaíochtaí ealaíon a gcleachtas a fheabhsú.
Chuir na bearta sin go léir le scileanna na mball foirne a bhíonn ag obair le daoine óga agus chuidigh siad linn an dea-chleachtas a chur i bhfeidhm agus obair ar ardchaighdeán a dhéanamh.
Comhpháirtíocht Áitiúil Óige Ildánach a bhunú agus Is tionscnamh píolótach é an Chomhpháirtíocht Áitiúil Óige Ildánach (CÁÓI), a an soláthar a chomhtháthú i gcláir oideachais thagann faoin bPlean um Óige Ildánach atá ina chuid den chlár ‘Éire Ildánach’, fhoirmiúla agus neamhfhoirmiúla atá ann cheana. chun cruthaitheacht chultúrtha a leathnú ar an leibhéal réigiúnach. Tá €300,000 san iomlán á roinnt go cothrom idir na trí BOO i Luimneach agus an Clár, Ciarraí agus Laois/Uíbh Fhailí.
Tionóladh cruinniú ar an 22 Deireadh Fómhair 2019 ag a raibh comhaltaí an ghrúpa stiúrtha bhunaidh, an comhordaitheoir agus an Stiúrthóir Scoileanna. Tuairiscíonn Grúpa Stiúrtha Chomhpháirtíocht Áitiúil Óige Ildánach Luimnigh agus an Chláir (CÁÓI) don BOO, don Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna agus
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don chlár ‘Éire Ildánach’ maidir le clár a dhearadh agus a sholáthar sa réigiún i ndáil leis an Óige Ildánach.
Tá an clár CÁÓI á mhaoiniú faoin tionscnamh ‘Éire Ildánach’ agus faigheann an BOO an maoiniú sin tríd an Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna.
Cuirfidh an BOO tacaíocht leanúnach ar fáil chun In 2019, bhí an Rannóg Acmhainní Daonna ag obair i ndlúthpháirt le Rannán Plean Oibre an BOO don Aos Óg a chur i bhfeidhm. Scoileanna an BOO chun Comhordaitheoir a earcú don Chomhpháirtíocht Áitiúil Óige Ildánach, toisc go raibh an BOO ar cheann de thrí Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna píolótacha ar fud na tíre a fuair Maoiniú don Óige Ildánach faoin gclár ‘Éire Ildánach’. Ba é sprioc na comhpháirtíochta sin réimse leathan acmhainní a chomhcheangal chun gníomhaíochtaí cruthaitheacha lasmuigh den scoil a sholáthar do leanaí agus do dhaoine óga, a bheadh ag teacht le timpeallachtaí scoile foirmiúla agus a bheadh in oiriúint dóibh sin.
Fuarthas maoiniú i leith na bliana 2020 chun leanúint leis an gclár sin, toisc gur éirigh go geal leis an gclár píolótach in 2019.
1.9 Leanúint ar aghaidh ag cur chun cinn agus Le linn 2019, déanfar soláthar na gclár trí na hionaid Leanadh le hionaid oideachais agus oiliúna lasmuigh an BOO a chur chun cinn ag forbairt oideachais allamuigh mar ghné oideachais allamuigh a chun cinn go hinmheánach ar fud Ionaid BOaO, Scoileanna Náisiúnta Pobail agus iar-bhunscoileanna in dhílis de na seirbhísí oideachais do scoileanna an BOO agus BOaO agus go 2019. Bhain scoileanna leas as an iomaí cineál gníomhaíochtaí agus saoráidí seachtrach do dhaoine eile a d’fhéadfadh leas a atá ar fáil ag ionaid Bhoirne agus Chill Fhionáin. D'fhorbair an dá ionad sin cláir bhaint as an tseirbhís sin. folláine i gcomhar le scoileanna an BOO.
Lean an Rannóg Acmhainní Daonna ar aghaidh ag tacú le forbairt a dá Ionad Oideachais agus Oiliúna Allamuigh in 2019 trí thacaíocht a sholáthar dá mbaill foirne agus baill foirne nua a earcú chun cur le héagsúlacht an oideachais allamuigh a chuirtear ar fáil sa dá Ionad.
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Sprioc Straitéiseach 2 – Tacaíocht Foirne agus Forbairt Eagraíochta Aidhm: Timpeallacht oibre atá tacúil, comhoibríoch, sábháilte agus sláintiúil a chur ar fáil don fhoireann ar fad trí thacaíocht chuí shofhreagrach agus beartais agus nósanna imeachta cuí a sholáthar a bhfuil cultúr maidir le forbairt ghairmiúil leanúnach mar bhonn agus mar thaca fúthu. Is éard atá i gceist leis sin ná timpeallacht dhearfach oibre a chothú a mbeidh cultúr measa, dínite agus comhionannais mar bhonn taca fúithi.
Cuspóir ón Ráiteas Straitéise An gealltanas a thugtar i bPlean Seirbhíse 2019 Éachtaí in 2019 2.1 Baill foirne den scoth a Tá nósanna imeachta agus teimpléid earcaíochta agus Tugadh nósanna imeachta agus teimpléid earcaíochta agus roghnúcháin cothrom earcú, a fhorbairt agus a roghnúcháin á n-athbhreithniú agus á dtabhairt cothrom le le dáta chun an dea-chleachtas agus a n-ábharthacht do riachtanais na choinneáil. dáta chun an dea-chleachtas agus a n-ábharthacht do heagraíochta a chinntiú. riachtanais na heagraíochta a chinntiú agus chun féachaint chuige go gcomhlíonfar an reachtaíocht agus RGCS. Mar chuid Fógraíodh 265 post in 2019 i réimsí na Scoileanna, BOaO agus na Tacaíochta agus de chur i bhfeidhm CL 0003/2018 in 2018, rinneadh athbhreithniú Forbartha Eagraíochta, agus fuarthas agus próiseáladh os cionn 2,800 iarratas. ar riachtanais agus tosaíochtaí gach post ceannaireachta agus bainistíochta atá leithdháilte do an hiar-bhunscoileanna. Le linn Le linn 2019, ceapadh 14 bhall foirne bhuana nó i gcáil ghníomhach chun dul ag 2019, cuirfear oiliúint leanúnach agus oiliúint athnuachana ar obair in iar-bhunscoileanna an údaráis i bpoist freagrachta. bun chun tacú leis na daoine a bhí ag gabháil do na poist sin. Rinne an Rannóg Acmhainní Daonna an próiseas earcaíochta inmheánach sin a bhainistiú, agus treisíodh na foirne ceannaireachta agus bainistíochta inár scoileanna dá bharr, agus béim á leagan ar na caighdeáin is airde i ndáil le torthaí oideachais a bhaint amach do scoláirí ionas go gcothófaí timpeallacht a bhfuil ardcháilíocht cúraim scoláirí, foghlama agus teagaisc ina bunchloch di. Leanadh ag soláthar oiliúna agus tacaíochta dóibh siúd a ceapadh chun na bpost sin.
Oiliúint/athoiliúint maidir le hearcaíocht, roghnúchán agus Soláthraíodh oiliúint/athoiliúint maidir le hearcaíocht, roghnúchán agus agallóireacht a sholáthar in 2019 do chomhaltaí boird an BOO, agallóireacht in 2019 do dhaoine nuacheaptha ar bhord an BOO agus i measc na do bhainisteoirí agus do gach duine a bhfuil baint acu leis an mbainisteoirí agus dóibh siúd a bhfuil baint acu leis an bpróiseas earcaíochta. bpróiseas earcaíochta. Tabharfar faoi oiliúint agus oiliúint athnuachana arís in 2020. Athbhreithniú agus oiriúnú a dhéanamh ar pharaiméadair Tá athbhreithniú á dhéanamh faoi láthair ar pharaiméadair chórais TFC na chórais TFC na Rannóige Acmhainní Daonna in 2019 chun Rannóige Acmhainní Daonna mar ullmhúchán don aistriú chuig an gcóras Seirbhísí comhlíonadh RGCS a chinntiú. Le linn 2019, tá an Leabhar Oibre Comhroinnte. um Chomhlíonadh RGCS le cur i bhfeidhm chun comhlíonadh RGCS a chinntiú. Le linn 2019, fuair an BOO córas bogearraí, Sytorus – Inneall Príobháideachta, chun comhlíonadh RGCS a bhainistiú. Tá acmhainní daonna, córais TFC agus sreafaí oibre á gcur isteach sa chóras sin agus tá siad á n-athbhreithniú chun comhlíonadh a léiriú. 2.2 Beartas leanúnach In 2019, leanfaidh Rannán BOaO an BOO ar aghaidh ag cur i Foilsíodh Plean Gníomhaíochta um Fhorbairt Ghairmiúil BOaO an BOO 2019-2021 in forbartha foirne a fhorbairt bhfeidhm bhearta na bliana 2019 faoi Straitéis Forbartha 2019. Is plean 3 bliana é lena dtreorófar obair an BOO sa réimse seo agus tá agus a chur i bhfeidhm, a Gairmiúla Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna SOLAS 2017-2019. ceithre réimse tosaíochta ann: léireoidh cuspóirí na - Tiomantas Láidir don Fhorbairt Ghairmiúil i gcás na mBall Foirne go léir a heagraíochta agus tacóidh - Foilsiú Phlean Gníomhaíochta nua um Fhorbairt bhíonn ag plé le BOaO leis an bhfoireann a gcuid Ghairmiúil BOaO an BOO 2019-2021 - Forbairt Ghairmiúil don Teagasc agus don Fhoghlaim scileanna a chothabháil agus - Próiseas Ionduchtaithe tras-BOaO a fhorbairt. - Struchtúir agus Córais i leith Forbairt Ghairmiúil a fhorbairt de réir na - Acmhainní ionduchtaithe ar líne agus cláir - Beartais agus Nósanna Imeachta Trédhearcacha, Comhsheasmhacha um gcaighdeán is airde maidir le ionduchtaithe a fhorbairt chun ionduchtú Fhorbairt Ghairmiúil cleachtas gairmiúil.
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comhsheasmhach ardchaighdeáin foirne sa Rannán In 2019 eagraíodh 127 imeacht oiliúna lárnach ag a raibh 1,669 ball foirne i láthair. BOaO a chinntiú. Forbraíodh Dréachtbheartas Ionduchtaithe nua agus Dréacht-Acmhainní Ionduchtaithe Ar Líne in 2019. Forbrófar iadsan a thuilleadh mar acmhainn ar líne in 2020.
Tabhairt faoi phróifíliú a dhéanamh ar na scileanna a Cuireadh oiliúint ar fáil do gach grád foirne in 2019 mar chuid dá bhforbairt theastaíonn laistigh de gach Rannóg TFE in 2019. Cuireadh tús ghairmiúil leanúnach. Tugadh tacaíocht don iomaí duine den fhoireann tríd an leis an tionscadal sin in 2018 nuair a thug daoine sna gráid gciste um Fhorbairt Ghairmiúil Foirne agus trí ardáin FGL eile mar Moodle, eCollege mhaoirseachta faoi oiliúint agus forbairt i mBainistíocht na agus CORE University. Soláthraíodh oiliúint phraiticiúil i ndáil le pacáistí bogearraí in Maoirseachta. Leanfar ar aghaidh leis sin in 2019, agus cuirfear 2019 agus tabharfar faoi oiliúint bhreise in 2020. gráid eile san áireamh freisin. Tá FGL agus Uasoiliúint ar an bhfoireann TFC ar bun go leanúnach. Mar chuid den obair sin, eagraíodh roinnt laethanta oiliúna faoi MS SharePoint, PowerApps, MS Office 365 Teams, Zoom etc. in 2019. Ina theannta sin, thapaigh baill foirne an deis chun tabhairt faoin uasoiliúint a theastaíonn i leith athruithe reachtacha, lena n- áirítear oiliúint ar líne agus freastal ar sheimineáir in 2019 ar ábhair amhail: Saoirse Faisnéise, RGCS agus Sláinte agus Sábháilteacht. 2019: Múinteoirí a fhorbairt tuilleadh mar cheannairí i réimsí Ghlac múinteoirí i scoileanna an BOO páirt i gcúrsaí agus i seimineáir um fhorbairt amhail an curaclam, cúrsaí digiteacha, ionchuimsiú agus ghairmiúil arna n-eagrú ag an Rannán Scoileanna chun freastal ar an athrú atá ag tacaíocht do scoláirí. teacht ar riachtanais na scoileanna agus ar fhorbairt ghairmiúil leanúnach múinteoirí chun a róil cheannaireachta sna scoileanna a fheabhsú. Cuireadh seimineáir thacaíochta agus oiliúint ar fáil do bhaill foirne iar-bhunscoile sna réimsí seo a leanas: - Oiliúint do Chinn Bhliana - Oiliúint ar bhonn Cnuasaigh Dhigiteacha agus pobal dea-chleachtais, Lá 1 - Cruinniú de Chnuasach Comhordaitheoirí na Foirne Tacaíochta do Scoláirí, Lá 2 - Cruinniú den Mheitheal Oibre um Fhoghlaim Dhigiteach - Cruinniú den Chnuasach um Fhoghlaim, Múinteoireacht agus Measúnú Ionchuimsitheach a Stiúradh, Lá 1 Plean oiliúna agus tacaíochta a chur i bhfeidhm le haghaidh Rinneadh an oiliúint do chomhordaitheoirí Riachtanas Oideachais Speisialta a Comhordaitheoirí Riachtanas Oideachais Speisialta in 2019. leathnú nuair a cuireadh scoileanna breise leis na scoileanna píolótacha go luath in 2019, sa chaoi is go raibh gach scoil de chuid an BOO san áireamh sa dara leath de 2019. 2.3 An fhoireann a ghríosú In 2019, tacóidh Rannán BOaO an BOO le pobail chleachtais Ó 2017 i leith, tá an Rannán BOaO ag eisiúint suaitheantais dhigiteacha i ndáil le agus a spreagadh chun agus líonraí, rud a chothóidh deiseanna don fhoireann uile forbairt ghairmiúil na foirne uile, agus is é an Rannán BOaO a eagraíonn é sin. machnamh criticiúil a smaointe a mhalartú agus an dea-chleachtas a chomhroinnt trí Bronntar suaitheantais ar Leibhéal an tSuímh in Moodle, tá sonraí leabaithe iontu dhéanamh ar a gcuid oibre, ardáin ar líne agus trí leas a bhaint as ‘suaitheantais’ FGL. agus is féidir iad a easpórtáil chuig mála droma an úsáideora (Badgr). Faoi dul i mbun cleachtais aonair dheireadh 2019, bhí níos mó ná 80 Suaitheantas cruthaithe agus breis agus 3,000 agus cleachtais Suaitheantas bronnta.
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chomhoibríoch a bheidh ar Laistigh de gach foireann, déanfaidh príomhoifigigh chúnta Aontaíodh spriocanna oiliúna aonair le baill foirne agus thug siad faoi FGL a bhí ardchaighdeán, agus páirt a spriocanna aonair a chomhaontú, agus coinneoidh siad taifead ábhartha dá réimsí mar chuid dá bhforbairt ghairmiúil leanúnach in 2019. ghlacadh go gníomhach i ar sholáthar forbartha gairmiúla leanúnaí cuí, deiseanna ndeiseanna maidir le forbairt forbartha, agus aiseolais. Tá baill foirne ag baint leas as Bhí baill foirne ón Rannóg Caipitil agus Soláthair páirteach i bhforbairt ghairmiúil ghairmiúil leanúnach, lena n- deiseanna FGL atá ábhartha dá rannáin agus dá gcuid sreafaí fhoirmiúil agus neamhfhoirmiúil in 2019, lena n-áirítear an Clár Oiliúna Soláthair atá áirítear dul i mbun oibre. Leanfar leis sin in 2019. á reáchtáil ag Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna Éireann i gcomhar le Coláiste na rannpháirtíocht le pobail hOllscoile, Corcaígh. chleachtais. Ag obair dúinn leis an ngrúpa cumarsáide nuabhunaithe, beidh sé ina thosaíocht in 2019 straitéisí áitiúla a shainaithint chun Chuir baill foirne ón Rannóg Caipitil agus Soláthair oiliúint ar fáil d’fhoirne BOaO, faisnéis rúnda, íogair a chomhroinnt go tráthúil ar an leibhéal d’Fhoirne Ardbhainistíochta na scoileanna agus do bhaill foirne riaracháin cuí. scoileanna agus ionad maidir leis an mBeartas Náisiúnta Soláthair agus le Plean Soláthair Ilbhliantúil an BOO in 2019.
In 2019, leanfaidh an BOO ar aghaidh ag úsáid acmhainní a Leanadh ar aghaidh in 2019 leis an tionscadal idir-rannach um chleachtas bheith ag teacht leis na struchtúir a leasaíodh mar thoradh ar comhoibritheach acmhainní daonna/párolla, tráth ar sainaithníodh deiseanna sheirbhísí comhroinnte a bheith á gcur i bhfeidhm. chun cur le scileanna na mball foirne agus eolas agus dea-chleachtas a Bunaíodh tionscadal idir-rannach um chleachtas chomhroinnt. Cuireadh tús leis an oiliúint i ndáil leis na pacáistí bogearraí a comhoibritheach acmhainní daonna/párolla in 2018 agus táthar theastaíonn chun an t-aistriú chuig Seirbhísí Comhroinnte a dhéanamh, agus thug ag obair chun aistriú go dtí Seirbhísí Comhroinnte in 2019. baill foirne faoi oiliúint trí CORE University. Sainaithníodh ceannaire aistrithe maidir le hacmhainní daonna agus le párolla agus tá na ceannairí sin ag gabháil don obair ullmhúcháin atá ag teastáil chun an BOO a ullmhú le haistriú chuig Seirbhísí Comhroinnte in 2019. Ba iad foireann aistrithe na Seirbhísí Comhroinnte an chéad ghrúpa a thug faoin oiliúint sin in 2019, agus tá sé beartaithe an oiliúint a sholáthar do bhaill foirne ábhartha eile in 2020.
2.4 Cultúr ceannaireachta, Eagrófar cruinnithe rialta, struchtúrtha in 2019 ar leibhéal an Le linn 2019, ghlac 35 ball foirne BOaO páirt in Oiliúint Bainistíochta a eagraíodh trí oiliúna agus meantóireachta ionaid, an tsoláthair agus na bainistíochta araon. Oifigeach Forbartha Gairmiúla BOaO. I measc na n-ábhar a bhí faoi chaibidil bhí: a chothú don fhoireann ar fad - Córais Nua a Úsáid – Pleanáil, Rianú agus Monatóireacht - Scileanna chun Bainistiú agus Ceannaireacht a Dhéanamh Leanfar le cruinnithe rialta struchtúrtha (laistigh de na rannáin Tionóltar cruinnithe foirne struchtúrtha rialta ar leibhéal na rannóg agus idir féin agus eatarthu) in 2019 rannóga agus leanfar leis sin in 2020. Coinníodh leis an dlúthchomhar idir an Rannóg Caipitil agus Soláthair agus an Rannóg Airgeadais in 2019. Taispeánadh éifeachtacht an chomhair sin nuair a tugadh chun críche an chéad Phlean Soláthair Ilbhliantúil don eagraíocht i mí Lúnasa 2019. Leanfar de chruinnithe rialta den Fhóram Príomhoidí a reáchtáil Cnuasaigh Dhigiteacha: Lean Rannán Scoileanna an BOO ar aghaidh ag cloí leis in 2019. Cuirfear tacaíochtaí ar fáil ar an leibhéal cuí maidir le an dea-chleachtas ó thaobh tacú le scoileanna trí laethanta cnuasaigh, ar ceannaireacht roinnte a chur i bhfeidhm. Fóram Leas- cuireadh tús leo i mí Mheán Fómhair 2019. Rinne an Stiúrthóir Scoileanna anailís ar Phríomhoidí a bhunú agus tacaíocht a thabhairt dó. Beidh riachtanais na scoileanna aonair chun an tacaíocht a theastaíonn a chinneadh. meithleacha oibre maidir le Cumhdach, Múinteoireacht agus Cuireadh an oiliúint, an chomhairle agus an tacaíocht ba ghá ar fáil do scoileanna Foghlaim a Stiúradh agus RSO ag tabhairt aghaidh ar trí StaffCONNECT agus LCBOOSchools.com chun an úsáid is fearr a bhaint as thosaíochtaí córasacha na Roinne Oideachais agus Scileanna. Microsoft Office 365. Éascaíodh do thacaíocht oiriúnaithe freisin chun suímh SharePoint agus Microsoft Teams a úsáid sna scoileanna. Bhunaigh an BOO Grúpaí Oideoirí Éireann Google chun tacú le scoileanna ar fud an réigiúin. Eagraíodh trí lá cnuasaigh do scoileanna a úsáideann Microsoft 365 agus G Suite for Education.
Folláine sa tSraith Shóisearach: Tá scoileanna an údaráis ag glacadh páirt san Fhorbairt Ghairmiúil Leanúnach Chnuasbhunaithe a sholáthraíonn Foireann na Sraithe Sóisearaí chun Tacú le Cur i bhFeidhm Chreat na Sraithe Sóisearaí, agus
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bíonn na scoileanna á hóstáil sin freisin. D'éascaigh an Stiúrthóir Scoileanna lá do phríomhoidí agus leas-phríomhoidí a thugann faoin amchlár a leagan amach sna scoileanna, chun féachaint ar bhealaí ina bhféadfaí 400 uair an chloig le haghaidh folláine a chur leis an amchlár. Fuarthas aiseolas an-dearfach ón seisiún. Tá seisiúin bhreise beartaithe i ndáil le hamchláir sna blianta amach romhainn chun tacú leis an tSraith Shóisearach nua.
I mí Mheán Fómhair 2019, bunaíodh fóram nua do Threoirchomhairleoirí a bhíonn ag obair i scoileanna an BOO agus sna pobalscoileanna a bhfuil an BOO ina chomhphátrún orthu. Tháinig an grúpa sin le chéile ag tionscail éagsúla atá lonnaithe i Luimneach nó sa Chlár chun naisc níos mó a fhorbairt leis na tionscail sa réigiún agus leas a bhaint as na naisc sin. Tá Rannán Scoileanna an BOO an- bhuíoch do Thascfhórsa Post an Lár-Iarthair as a chuid iarrachtaí i ndáil le bheith ag obair lena scoileanna chun feabhas a chur ar an gcomhpháirtíocht idir scoileanna agus lucht gnó, lucht tionscail agus an pobal taighde. Foireann Tacaíochta do Scoláirí: Rinne an Stiúrthóir Scoileanna agus an Fhoireann Tacaíochta de chuid Rannán Scoileanna an BOO éascú ar chruinnithe leis na foirne aonair um thacaíocht do scoláirí, agus lean na foirne ar aghaidh leis an obair réamhghníomhach a dhéanann siad ó thaobh tacú le scoláirí atá i mbaol. Tháinig comhordaitheoirí na bhfoirne tacaíochta do scoláirí le chéile ceithre huaire le linn 2019. Bunaíodh grúpa comhairleach den Fhoireann Tacaíochta do Scoláirí i mí Dheireadh Fómhair 2019 agus éascaíodh oiliúint d’fhoirne tacaíochta nuacheaptha do scoláirí i mí na Nollag 2019 thar thréimhse dhá lá. Is é an Stiúrthóir Scoileanna a chomhordaigh an oiliúint sin agus ba chur chuige ilghníomhaireachta a glacadh ina leith le hionchur ó sheirbhísí agus grúpaí éagsúla i réigiún Luimnigh agus an Chláir lena n-áirítear: an tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Síceolaíochta Oideachais, Tusla, Rannóg Acmhainní Daonna an BOO, an Tionscadal um Dhobrón ar Leanaí, Jigsaw agus Foireann Tacaíochta an Rannáin Scoileanna. 2.5 Feasacht ghníomhach a Chuir BOO Córas Bainistíochta Sláinte agus Sábháilteachta Le linn 2019, rinneadh iniúchadh ar bheartais agus nósanna imeachta. Tugadh chur chun cinn maidir le (Pegasus) i bhfeidhm in 2018. Le linn 2019, déanfar iniúchadh ar chun cinn an obair maidir lena léiriú go bhfuiltear ag cloí leis an Acht um sláinte, sábháilteacht, folláine Shláinte agus Sábháilteacht i scoileanna agus in ionaid. Áireofar Shábháilteacht, Sláinte agus Leas ag an Obair, 2005 agus leis na Rialacháin um agus leas do gach ball foirne, leis sin meastóireacht ar chórais atá i bhfeidhm chun riachtanais Shábháilteacht, Sláinte agus Leas ag an Obair (Feidhm Ghinearálta) 2007. mac léinn agus foghlaimeoir Oiliúna Sláinte agus Sábháilteachta na foirne a bhainistiú. Sainaithníodh riachtanais oiliúna agus cuireadh pleananna i bhfeidhm chun ag leibhéal pearsanta agus breisoiliúint a chur ar na baill foirne ábhartha. eagrúcháin. Chuaigh an Rannóg Caipitil agus Soláthair i gcomhairle leis an Rannóg Seirbhísí Corparáideacha chun sonraí ábhartha a sholáthar ar Chleachtais Sláinte agus Sábháilteachta a bhaineann le Tionscadail Chaipitil. In 2019, beidh Rannán BOaO an BOO ag obair le Ceannoifig an Le linn 2019, ghlac 94 ball foirne BOaO páirt in Oiliúint sa tSláinte agus BOO lena chinntiú go mbeidh Coistí Sláinte agus Sábháilteacht a eagraíodh tríd an Rannóg Seirbhísí Corparáideacha, agus Sábháilteachta bunaithe ina ionaid go léir agus go bhfaighidh thacaigh an tOifigeach Forbartha Gairmiúla BOaO leis an oiliúint sin. na baill foirne deiseanna chun freastal ar Oiliúint Sláinte agus Sábháilteachta (oiliúint éigeantach agus oiliúint bhreise) Cuirfidh Meitheal Oibre an BOO um Chumhdach agus a Phobal An Mheitheal Chomhairleach um Chumhdach: Tá baill sa mheitheal seo ón Rannán Cleachtais um Fhoireann Tacaíochta do Scoláirí oiliúint agus Scoileanna agus ón Rannán Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna. Tá sí fós ag tacú le cur i tacaíocht ar fáil do scoileanna maidir le Cumhdach, Foireann bhfeidhm Threoirlínte Tús Áite do Leanaí 2017 agus Nósanna Imeachta Cosanta Tacaíochta do Scoláirí agus Teagmhais Chriticiúla. I rith 2019, Leanaí le haghaidh Bunscoileanna agus Iar-Bhunscoileanna 2017 na Roinne cabhróidh an BOO le scoileanna a bheith páirteach i gclár Oideachais agus Scileanna. Mar chuid de sin, soláthraítear oiliúint do forbartha gairmiúla leanúnaí (FGL) na Seirbhíse um Fhorbairt Theagmhálaithe Ainmnithe, tacaíocht agus treoir maidir le measúnuithe riosca,
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Ghairmiúil do Mhúinteoirí lena chinntiú go gcuirfear i bhfeidhm oiliúint agus tacaíocht do Bhoird Bhainistíochta, mar aon le forbairt beartas agus na treoirlínte leasaithe maidir le Tús Áite do Leanaí. acmhainní. Ullmhaíodh cur i láthair caighdeánach do gach bhall foirne agus dáileadh é ar na scoileanna go léir i mí Lúnasa. Dírítear ann ar chumhdach leanaí agus ar nósanna imeachta maidir le tuairisciú éigeantach. I gcás Ionaid BOaO a chuireann soláthar Ógtheagmhála ar fáil, Le linn 2019, ghlac 149 ball foirne BOaO páirt in oiliúint maidir le Cumhdach Leanaí tacóidh Rannán BOaO an BOO leo chun bheith páirteach san agus Daoine Fásta Leochaileacha a d’eagraigh an tOifigeach Forbartha Gairmiúla fhorbairt ghairmiúil leanúnach atá pleanáilte lena chinntiú go BOaO. gcuirfear na treoirlínte athbhreithnithe Tús Áite do Leanaí i bhfeidhm in 2019. 2.6 Na freagraí agus na Díriú níos mó ar fhoghlaimeoirí atá i bpost nach dteastaíonn ach Ghlac 595 duine páirt i gcláir Scileanna le Dul Chun Cinn a Dhéanamh in 2019. Tá na hacmhainní is oiriúnaí a leibhéal íseal scileanna ina leith mar gheall ar athruithe ar cláir seo leagtha amach chun tacú le fostaithe a bhfuil easpa scileanna orthu sholáthar chun freastal ar chúrsaí eacnamaíocha, agus orthu siúd nach furasta acu é post ionas gur féidir leo coinneáil lena ngairmeacha beatha nó dul chun cinn a riachtanais, ar chineálacha a aimsiú. dhéanamh iontu. Múineadh cúrsaí i réimsí mar: Anailís Sonraí agus Scileanna Gnó, éagsúla cur chuige agus ar Bainistíocht na Maoirseachta, Teicneolaíocht Faisnéise, Scileanna Scarbhileog MS phátrúin oibre atá ag athrú - Forbrófar cúrsaí Scileanna chun Dul Chun Cinn a Excel, Táthú Mig & Tig, Lean Six Sigma, Trádstóráil Creasa Ghlais, Rialú Fardail, dár mbaill foirne, dár mic léinn Dhéanamh, a bheidh dírithe go príomha ar na Párolla Láimhe agus Párolla Ríomhairithe. agus dár bhfoghlaimeoirí ar hearnálacha Déantúsaíochta agus Tógála i réimsí mar dhaoine éagsúla, Bhainistíocht Tionscadal, Cleachtas Déantúsaíochta Le linn 2019, chuir an tIonad Oideachais agus Oiliúna Fáilteachais cláir QQI agus ilchineálacha iad. Earraí agus Sláinte agus Sábháilteacht. cláir chreidiúnaithe eile ar fáil d’fhoghlaimeoirí, ar cláir iad atá dírithe ar phoist - I gcúrsaí Scileanna Gnóthaithe Post (e.g. An éagsúla sa tionscal óstáin agus lónadóireachta. Tá na cláir sin dírithe go sonrach Timpeallacht Thógtha, Leibhéal 3), beifear ag díriú ar dhaoine atá dífhostaithe agus cuireann ar a gcumas dóibh tabhairt faoi oiliúint orthu siúd atá i gceantair ard-dífhostaíochta agus ar a dhéanamh i gclár scileanna ar leith. Go dtí seo, bhí naisc dhíreacha idir an clár an lucht dífhostaithe fadtéarma, chun iad a ullmhú don agus Cónaidhm na nÓstán Éireannach, Fáilte Éireann, an Roinn Gnóthaí ionad oibre agus/nó le dul ar aghaidh chuig Fostaíochta agus Coimirce Sóisialaí agus cuibhreannas áitiúil óstóirí i réigiún an Breisoideachas agus Oiliúint. Lár-Iarthair. I gcás 75% de chéimithe an chláir, faigheann siad post nuair a bhíonn - Leanfaidh bainisteoirí soláthair orthu ag déanamh sé críochnaithe acu. athbhreithniú ar an soláthar féachaint cad iad na deiseanna atá le tapú chun an soláthar a athailíniú I mí Iúil 2019, tionóladh searmanas bronnta céime speisialta den chlár ‘Learning for tuilleadh le spriocanna náisiúnta arna gcomhaontú ag Life’ de chuid Diageo Ireland ag an Guinness Storehouse. Is é is aidhm don chlár sin an BOO (caithfear soláthar nuálach a fhorbairt agus a na scileanna agus an oiliúint a sholáthar do dhaoine a bheidh de dhíth orthu chun ailíniú le Spriocanna 1-6) post a aimsiú san earnáil fáilteachais. Ar na 14 céimí is déanaí, bhí idir - Plean le haghaidh Ionad Oideachais agus Oiliúna fhoghlaimeoirí ó sholáthar díreach agus ó réigiún Luimnigh agus an Chláir. Fáilteachais (IOOF) ar Champas na Sionainne le cur i bhfeidhm do 2019. Breathnú ar gach gné den soláthar fáilteachais ón oiliúint ar an láthair oibre go dtí uasoiliúint don lucht bainistíochta. Córais agus nósanna imeachta caighdeánacha oibriúcháin nua a fhorbairt do rannóga tionscail. - HETC – Glacfaidh 24 bainisteoir páirt i gclár uasoiliúna tionscail a sholáthrófar lá amháin sa tseachtain. Beidh rannpháirtithe in ann freastal air agus íocfar pá saoire leo. Is clár Bainistíochta Leibhéal 6 é a mhaireann 8 mí.
Taighde a dhéanamh ar Oiliúint Chomhionannais don fhoireann D’fhreastail baill foirne ar cheardlanna de chuid an BOO um Dhualgas Earnála go léir in 2019, agus é a fhorbairt agus a mheas. Poiblí in 2019, chun a bhfeasacht ar an dualgas a ardú. Tá beartais á n- athbhreithniú faoi láthair i gcomhthéacs Dhualgas Earnála Poiblí an BOO agus A chinntiú go ndéantar athbhreithniú ar gach beartas i leanfar á n-athbhreithniú agus á dtabhairt cothrom le dáta, más gá sin, in 2020. gcomhthéacs Dhualgas Earnála Poiblí an BOO le linn 2019.
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Le linn 2019, cuirfidh Rannán BOaO an BOO acmhainní ar fáil D’fhorbair an Rannán BOaO ríomhuirlis mar chuid dá thionscnamh, ‘Tairbhí agus éascóidh sé do rannpháirtíocht na foirne le tionscnamh Leathana na Foghlama’ Leis an ríomhuirlis sin, cuirtear ar a gcumas píolótach Folláine an BOO. d’fhoghlaimeoirí an BOO an dul chun cinn atá á dhéanamh acu féin ar chúrsa a mheas, mar aon leis na scileanna a d’fhorbair siad. Is féidir le foghlaimeoirí cur síos a dhéanamh ar bhuntáistí ginearálta an chúrsa lena n-áirítear: foghlaim phearsanta, sláinte agus folláine, an teaghlach agus an pobal agus pleananna i ndáil le hoideachas nó fostaíocht amach anseo. In 2019, cuireadh an uirlis ar fáil ar shuíomh gréasáin BOaO ar https://wider-benefits.learningandskills.ie/
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Sprioc Straitéiseach 3: Dea-Rialachas Aidhm: Creat rialachais agus tacaíochta a sholáthar lena n-éascaítear do sholáthar éifeachtach, éifeachtúil na seirbhísí oideachais agus oiliúna ar fad. Is éard atá i gceist leis seo ná a chinntiú go dtacaítear le caighdeán sholáthar oideachais agus oiliúna an údaráis trí chórais bhainistíochta agus riaracháin a chomhlíonann na caighdeáin rialachais is airde ó thaobh cuntasachta, trédhearcachta, comhlíonta, cothromais agus luach ar airgead.
Cuspóir ón Ráiteas Straitéise An gealltanas a thugtar i bPlean Seirbhíse 2019 Éachtaí in 2019 3.1 A chinntiú go bhfuil struchtúir In 2019, beidh Rannán BOaO an BOO ag obair le Leanúnach. Le linn 2019, cuireadh FETCH chun cinn agus cuireadh leis an úsáid a eagrúcháin, a bhfuil córais láidre hÚdarás Bainistíochta CSE agus leis an Roinn bhaintear as chun foghlaimeoirí a chlárú lena chinntiú go gcomhlíonfar oibleagáidí riaracháin mar thaca fúthu, ailínithe le Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe chun sonraí tuairiscithe sonraí criticiúla CSE, trí phróiseas féindearbhaithe a chuirfidh na tosaíochtaí straitéiseacha atá ag foghlaimeoirí a sholáthar tríd an gcóras ríomh- foghlaimeoirí i gcrích. teacht chun cinn. chomhtháthaithe nua mar a cheanglaítear faoi na rialacháin maidir le Cistí Struchtúracha agus Infheistíochtaí na hEorpa (ESIF) 2014-2020. Athbhreithniú a dhéanamh ar gach doiciméad Rinneadh athbhreithniú ar gach beartas agus nós imeachta in 2019 chun comhlíonadh beartais de chuid an BOO maidir lena bheith na reachtaíochta agus na n-imlitreacha a chinntiú. Nuashonraíodh Beartas Saoire do cothrom le dáta agus comhlíontach in 2019 agus Thuismitheoirí an BOO le tabhairt isteach ceithre seachtaine breise Saoire do timthriall athbhreithnithe beartais a bhunú lena Thuismitheoirí ón 1 Meán Fómhair, 2019 agus le tabhairt isteach dhá sheachtain Saoire chinntiú go ndéantar gach doiciméad beartais a do Thuismitheoirí ó mhí na Samhna 2019. athbhreithniú agus a thabhairt cothrom le dáta laistigh de thimthriall 3 bliana ar a mhéad. Ghlac an BOO Beartas Náisiúnta Soláthair ar an 15 Deireadh Fómhair 2019, le hathbhreithniú bliantúil ón Rannóg Caipitil agus Soláthair chun aon imlitreacha, treoirlínte agus reachtaíocht nua a chur san áireamh ann.
Faoin bPlean um Sholáthar Corparáideach, tá roinnt spriocanna agus príomhtháscairí feidhmíochta sainaitheanta ag an Rannóg Caipitil agus Soláthair atá nasctha le 7 bpríomhchuspóir. Tá gach príomhtháscaire feidhmíochta sannta do rannán nó ról laistigh den BOO agus déantar athbhreithniú rialta ar an bplean.
Athbhreithniú a dhéanamh ar pharaiméadair an Rinneadh athbhreithniú leanúnach ar chórais atá ann cheana agus ar aon chóras a chórais TFC in 2019 agus iad a chur in oiriúint lena bhí beartaithe in 2019 lena chinntiú go bhfuil siad stuama, slán agus go bhfuil siad ag chinntiú go mbeidh an éifeachtúlacht is mó is teacht le Straitéis TFC an BOO 2017-2020 féidir ann de réir Straitéis TFC an BOO 2017-2020. Tabharfar tacaíocht do scoileanna chun páirt a Rinneadh athbhreithniú ar raon beartas in 2019 chun tacú le scoileanna an BOO. ghlacadh, ina seal féin, in athbhreithniú faoi stiúir Rinneadh athbhreithniú ar na réimsí beartais seo a leanas chun riachtanais an BOO an BOO ar bheartais, lena chinntiú go mbeidh na mar eagraíocht agus riachtanais a cuid scoileanna a léiriú, agus tugadh cothrom le beartais sin fós ábhartha in 2019. Tabharfaidh an dáta iad: Fóram Príomhoidí tosaíocht do bheartais a bhfuil - Beartas um Aoi-Chainteoirí athbhreithniú le déanamh orthu. - Beartas Imeachtaí
Thug an Stiúrthóir Scoileanna cúnamh do roinnt scoileanna san athbhreithniú ar Bheartais Iontrála don scoilbhliain 2020/2021.
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Tá gach scoil atá i mbun pleanála maidir leis an athbhreithniú ar dhréachtbheartais le haghaidh na n-athruithe ar an Acht Oideachais i ndáil leis an mBille Iontrála a chuirfear i bhfeidhm ón 1 Deireadh Fómhair 2020.
3.2 Próisis phleanála straitéiseacha agus In 2019, forbróidh an BOO Creat Faireacháin agus Forbraíodh teimpléid in 2019 lena nasctar an Ráiteas Straitéise agus an Próiseas eagraíochta a neartú. Meastóireachta chun éascú don mhonatóireacht Pleanála Seirbhíse bliantúil le próiseas meastóireachta agus tuairiscithe bliantúil a agus tuairisciú bliantúil ar a Ráiteas Straitéise. ghabhann leis an Tuarascáil Bhliantúil. Tabharfar an Creat Faireacháin agus Meastóireachta sin cothrom le dáta chun athruithe ar na tosaíochtaí a bhíonn ag ROS/SOLAS a léiriú agus déanfaidh Foireann Ardbhainistíochta an BOO athbhreithniú air gach bliain. Tabharfar tacaíocht do scoileanna chun páirt a Thagair Rannán Scoileanna an BOO don Ráiteas Straitéise ag a chruinnithe go léir leis ghlacadh, ina seal féin, in athbhreithniú faoi stiúir na grúpaí seo a leanas ó Lúnasa 2019 ar aghaidh: an BOO ar bheartais, lena chinntiú go mbeidh na - Príomhoidí agus Leas-Phríomhoidí beartais sin fós ábhartha in 2019. Tabharfaidh an - An Fhoireann Tacaíochta Fóram Príomhoidí tosaíocht do bheartais a bhfuil - Baill na Foirne Tacaíochta do Scoláirí athbhreithniú le déanamh orthu. - Múinteoirí a bhíonn ag plé le Foghlaim, Múinteoireacht agus Measúnú Ionchuimsitheach a Stiúradh - Comhordaitheoirí Riachtanas Oideachais Speisialta - Fóram na dTreoirchomhairleoirí 3.3 Ardchaighdeáin maidir le bainistiú Agus iad ag obair i gcomhar leis na Coistí Thug an tOifigeach Soláthair tuairisc don Choiste Iniúchóireachta agus don Choiste airgeadais agus riosca a chinntiú trí Airgeadais agus Iniúchóireachta, i rith 2019 Airgeadais ar an gClár Caipitil agus ar an bhfeidhm Sholáthair le linn 2019. rialúcháin déanfaidh an Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna iniúchóireachta/monatóireachta rioscaí a shainaithint, a mheas, agus a bhainistiú D'eisigh an Rannóg Caipitil agus Soláthair tuarascálacha maidir le gach tairiscint os inmheánacha/seachtracha, chun tacú go gníomhach i gcomhthéacs a chuid oibríochtaí cionn €100,000 chuig gach cruinniú den Choiste Airgeadais in 2019. le scoileanna, ionaid agus seirbhísí oibriú uile, déanfaidh sé monatóireacht orthu, agus de réir treoirlínte/ceanglais maidir le cinnteoidh sé go bhfuil socruithe foirmeálta Cuimsítear sa Chlár Rioscaí gach ceann de na trí rannán agus rinneadh athbhreithniú maoiniú agus rialachas corparáideach. trédhearcacha i bhfeidhm i gcomhair leanúnach air le linn 2019 lena chinntiú go léireofaí ann aon rioscaí nua nó aon iniúchóireacht sheachtrach agus inmheánach athruithe ar dhóchúlacht nó ar thionchar ag brath ar na rialuithe a cuireadh i araon. bhfeidhm. Cuireadh iadsan i láthair ag cruinnithe an Choiste Iniúchóireachta in 2019. Bhí an Clár Rioscaí mar chuid den Chlár Oibre do gach cruinniú den lucht ardbhainistíochta agus de na príomhoifigigh chúnta in 2019 áit ar tugadh Plean Gnó cothrom lá dáta bunaithe ar aidhmeanna straitéiseacha an BOO. Agus é ag obair i gcomhar leis na Coistí Is mír den chlár oibre é Bainistíocht Riosca ag gach cruinniú den Ghrúpa Stiúrtha Airgeadais agus Iniúchóireachta, i rith 2019 BOaO. déanfaidh Rannán BOaO an BOO rioscaí a shainaithint, a mheas, agus a bhainistiú go Tacaítear le pleanáil ITLM ar CTFC agus soláthar Printíseachta le ceardlanna a gníomhach i gcomhthéacs a chuid oibríochtaí uile, bhaineann go sonrach le catagóir ar leith lena chinntiú go ndéantar an plean bliantúil déanfaidh sé monatóireacht orthu, agus a fhorbairt go cruinn agus go réalaíoch agus go mbeidh sé ailínithe leis an mbliain cinnteoidh sé go bhfuil socruithe foirmeálta chomhfhreagrach den Chomhaontú Feidhmíochta Straitéisí (CFS). trédhearcacha i bhfeidhm i gcomhair iniúchóireacht sheachtrach agus inmheánach Déantar pleanáil printíseachta a iontráil go díreach in ITLM agus déantar ionchuir, araon. aschuir agus torthaí, idir chinn a baineadh amach agus iad siúd atá beartaithe, a iontráil agus a athbhreithniú ar mhaithe le cruinneas agus comhsheasmhacht. Sula - Tá an fheidhm oiliúna agus forbartha gcuirtear isteach é, cuirtear an plean bliantúil foriomlán ITLM i gcomparáid leis na maidir le Bainistíocht agus Bainistíocht réamh-mheastacháin agus na torthaí iarbhír a baineadh amach an bhliain roimhe sin Airgeadais chun cur leis an acmhainn atá agus déantar iad a ailíniú leis na sprioc-ghealltanais a rinneadh sa bhliain atá le aici i dtaobh pleanáil straitéiseach a teacht den Chomhaontú Feidhmíochta Straitéisí (CFS). Baintear leas as próiseas dhéanamh agus chun nascadh le próis atriallach chuige sin agus aird á tabhairt ar thorthaí tuairiscithe na Príomh-Oifige phleanála ITLM agus CTFC Staidrimh i leith Sprioc 1 agus Sprioc 2.
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- Tá gach bainisteoir agus comhordaitheoir chun díriú ar an Cuireadh oiliúint ar fáil do 149 Foireann BOaO in 2019 maidir le Cumhdach, Cosaint bpleanáil don am atá le teacht agus tosú Leanaí/Cumhdach Daoine Fásta Leochaileacha. ag cur leis an úsáid laethúil a bhaintear as CTFC, ITLM, P2P etc. mar uirlisí bainistíochta - Oiliúint do Theagmhálaí Ainmnithe a sholáthar do gach comhordaitheoir soláthair BOaO (cosaint leanaí/daoine fásta leochaileacha). Déanfaidh Fóram na bPríomhoidí athbhreithniú Tá Bainistíocht Riosca ina mír ar an gclár oibre ag gach cruinniú de chuid na rialta ar Chlár Rioscaí Scoileanna bPríomhoidí agus na Leas-Phríomhoidí ó Lúnasa 2019 ar aghaidh. Bunaíodh grúpa comhairleach Príomhoidí agus Leas-Phríomhoidí i mí Mheán Fómhair 2019. Tá athbhreithniú déanta ag an ngrúpa sin ar an leagan is déanaí den Chlár Rioscaí agus tá Plean Gníomhaíochta á chur le chéile don bhliain 2020 maidir le húinéireacht agus amlínte a shannadh do gach riosca a shainaithnítear. Pléifear moltaí atá sa Phlean Gníomhaíochta ag cruinnithe na bPríomhoidí agus na Leas-Phríomhoidí.
3.4 Úsáid éifeachtach acmhainní poiblí a Cinnteoidh an BOO, más féidir é in 2019, go Cuireadh Creat Dlíthiúil i bhfeidhm in 2019 agus tá an BOO ag obair i gcomhar le BOOÉ uasmhéadú agus dúbailt seirbhísí a mbainfidh sé leas as lárchreataí agus agus le OSR chun an creat sin a chur i bhfeidhm. sheachaint. lárchonarthaí soláthair arna n-eagrú ag an Oifig um Sholáthar Rialtais (OSR). Lean an BOO ag baint leas as Creataí na hOifige sin in 2019 nuair a bhí fáil orthu, lena n-áirítear maidir le gach Fóntas, Bainistíocht Saoráidí, Taisteal agus Acmhainní Daonna etc. Le linn an phróisis faoinar réitíodh Plean Soláthair Ilbhliantúil na bliana 2019, shonraigh an BOO nach raibh catagóir i gCreat na hOifige um Sholáthar Rialtais a chomhfhreagraíonn do réimse na dTomhaltán Ranga agus an Trealaimh Oiliúna. Tá an BOO fós i gcomhairle le OSR lena chinntiú gur féidir leaganacha amach anseo de chreataí a chur in oiriúint do riachtanais na hearnála agus do riachtanais áitiúla. Tá aiseolas á threorú trí mheáin éagsúla lena n-áirítear na Comórtais Féinfhreastail a bhfuil an BOO páirteach iontu anois ó bhí 2019 ann. Bhí Rannán Scoileanna an BOO ag obair i ndlúthpháirt leis an Stiúrthóireacht TFE in 2019 lena chinntiú go n-úsáidfidh scoileanna lárchreataí agus lárchonarthaí soláthair ar cinn iad a mhol OSR. Téitear i gcomhairle le Príomhoidí agus Leas-Phríomhoidí agus cuirtear ar an eolas iad faoi gach próiseas tairisceana.
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3.5 Inbhuanaitheacht agus freagracht Le linn 2019, tá sé ina aidhm ag an BOO Is comhpháirtí é an BOO le ROS agus leis an SEAI ar an gClár Píolótach Náisiúnta chomhshaoil a chur chun cinn ar fud na éifeachtúlacht fuinnimh agus fuinneamh in- Fuinnimh do na Scoileanna. Críochnaíodh dian-iarfheistiú fuinnimh ar 19 scoil ar fud na heagraíochta. athnuaite a fheabhsú trí chaidreamh leanúnach le tíre in 2019, agus Coláiste Chaladh an Treoigh ina measc. tionscnaimh mar chlár an Chiste Eorpaigh um Éifeachtúlacht Fuinnimh. Cuireadh tuairisceán reachtúil ar úsáid fuinnimh an BOO faoi bhráid an SEAI, inar taispeánadh gur tháinig laghdú 18.1% ar ídiú fuinnimh ar fud na heagraíochta ó 2009. In 2019, tacófar le scoileanna maidir le páirt a Bhí baint ghníomhach ag roinnt scoileanna de chuid an BOO leis an tionscnamh sin ghlacadh sa chlár bainistíochta agus oideachais agus leis an tionscnamh ‘Take 1’ de chuid BOOÉ in 2019. Faoi ‘Take 1’, cuirtear clár comhshaoil de chuid An Taisce, darb ainm oideachais ar bun chun na Spriocanna Forbartha Inbhuanaithe (SDGanna) a chur san Tionscnamh na Scoileanna Glasa. áireamh i gCuraclam na Sraithe Sóisearaí. Is é Jack O’Connor, Toscaire Óige na Náisiún Aontaithe d’Éirinn, a sheol an clár, a d’fhorbair BOOÉ. Bhíodh seisean ag freastal ar Choláiste Dheasumhan, scoil de chuid an BOO sa Chaisleán Nua Thiar. Cuireadh tús leis an gClár Take 1 le seimineár oiliúna do mhúinteoirí agus do lucht bainistíochta scoile, chun cabhrú le scoileanna an BOO teacht ar an tuiscint is gá ar na SDGanna go léir. Mar chuid den acmhainn, rinneadh gach SDG a mhapáil ar thorthaí foghlama ábhair na Sraithe Sóisearaí, rud a léiríonn an acmhainneacht atá sna curaclaim nua cheana féin. 3.6 Córais éifeachtacha um chosaint Córas Bainistíochta Taifead a chur i bhfeidhm ar Cuireadh an Córas Bainistíochta Taifead i bhfeidhm go hiomlán faoi dheireadh 2019. sonraí, um rúndacht agus um bainistiú fud gach láithreach de chuid an BOO in 2019, Chuaigh DSM i gcomhpháirtíocht leis an BOO maidir leis sin, agus in 2019 bhí sé ag taifead a chinntiú. agus iad seo a leanas a áireamh: obair i ndlúthpháirt leis an údarás de réir a bheartais um Bainistíocht Taifead. - Roghnaíodh conraitheoir (DSM) tar éis Rinneadh comhordú agus athbhreithniú rialta ar an gcóras agus ar an bpróiseas sin. próiseas tairisceana in 2018. Bhí an tionscadal fós ar siúl in 2019 agus bogadh Le linn 2019, bhí baill foirne ar fud an Rannáin Scoileanna agus an Rannáin BOaO ag na taifid go léir chuig suíomh slán amháin obair leis an Oifigeach Cosanta Sonraí chun comhlíonadh a chinntiú agus thug na mar chuid den sceideal coinneála taifead bainisteoirí uile faoi oiliúint RGCS. - Teimpléad an Bheartais um Bainistíocht Taifead á chur i bhfeidhm. Sraith Tá Comhaontuithe ábhartha um Chomhroinnt Sonraí i bhfeidhm ag an BOO. Féadann chuimsitheach beartas agus nósanna sé a dhearbhú in 2019, maidir leis na sonraí pearsanta atá i seilbh an chláir/ionaid faoi imeachta bainistíochta sonraí a láthair, go gcoinnítear iad de réir an Rialacháin Ghinearálta um Chosaint Sonraí chomhlíonann an reachtaíocht, agus (RGCS). réiteach bogearraí chun tacú leo - Sceideal coinneála taifead lena n- áirítear digitiú agus diúscairt rúnda - Clár oiliúna bainistíochta taifead lena n- áirítear lámhleabhair lena gcinntítear go gcomhlíontar RGCS agus an reachtaíocht um Chosaint Sonraí. 3.7 Straitéis éifeachtach chumarsáide a Le linn 2019, cuirfidh an BOO Creat Cumarsáide D’fhorbair Rannán Scoileanna an BOO, i gcomhairle leis an Stiúrthóireacht TFE, Creat fhorbairt. Iarracht a dhéanamh a bheith foirmiúil i bhfeidhm lena ndéanfar soiléiriú ar Cumarsáide in 2019. Tá sé cinntithe ag an Rannán Scoileanna go dtacófar le réamhghníomhach maidir le faisnéis a struchtúir, róil agus freagrachtaí eagrúcháin, agus scoileanna trí na teicneolaíochtaí is déanaí agus is éifeachtaí, chomh maith leis an scaipeadh go hinmheánach agus go ina leagfar amach próisis éifeachtacha oiliúint is gá, a chur ar fáil d’fhonn cumarsáid a fheabhsú. seachtrach trí réimse leathan meán, chumarsáide agus chinnteoireachta laistigh den I mí an Mheithimh 2019, rinneadh suirbhé ar na Príomhoidí agus na Leas-Phríomhoidí agus teachtaireachtaí éagsúla á gcur in BOO lena n-áirítear an Rannán BOaO, uile ar roghanna cumarsáide agus bunaíodh córas teachtaireachtaí téacs grúpa le iúl do pháirtithe leasmhara éagsúla ar feidhmeanna riaracháin an BOO agus an Rannán húsáid tráthanna éigeandála agus i gcomhair teachtaireachtaí tábhachtacha. chúiseanna éagsúla. Scoileanna. Seoladh suíomh gréasáin nua in 2018 agus, le linn Tá an suíomh gréasáin ag teacht chun cinn i gcónaí agus tugadh cothrom le dáta é in 2019, leanfar á fhorbairt lena chinntiú go 2019 lena chinntiú go raibh an fhaisnéis ábhartha ba dhéanaí ann. Tá sé soláthrófar faisnéis d’fhoireann agus do pháirtithe ríthábhachtach go soláthrófar faisnéis ábhartha ar an suíomh sin do bhaill foirne agus leasmhara an BOO. páirtithe leasmhara an BOO.
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Le linn 2019, forbróidh an BOO Creat Cumarsáide I mí Dheireadh Fómhair 2019, d’fhorbair Foireann Cumarsáide an BOO feachtas foirmiúil ina mbeidh maitrís maidir leis an margaíochta comhtháite maidir le Breisoideachas agus Oiliúint leis an mana gcumarsáid inmheánach ar fud an BOO, lena #FindTheBestInYou, íomhánna agus físeáin mhealltacha le húsáid i bpictiúrlanna, sna ndéanfar soiléiriú ar struchtúir, róil agus meáin shóisialta, ar chláir fógraí agus i meáin eile amuigh faoin spéir lena n-áirítear freagrachtaí eagrúcháin, agus lena leagfar busanna poiblí amach próisis éifeachtacha chumarsáide agus https://www.facebook.com/learningandskills.ie/videos/764473830653995/. chinnteoireachta laistigh den BOO lena n-áirítear Úsáideadh ábhar bolscaireachta de chuid an Rannáin BOaO ar bhusanna Chathair Rannán BOaO, feidhmeanna riaracháin an BOO Luimnigh in 2019 chun Breisoideachas agus Oiliúint a chur chun cinn ar bhealaí ar fud agus an Rannán Scoileanna. na cathrach chomh maith le bealaí idir Luimneach, an tSionainn agus Inis. - Tá brandáil don BOO tugtha chun críche agus cuirfear i bhfeidhm í ar fud an Leanadh ar aghaidh ag forbairt shuíomh gréasáin BOaO an BOO, Rannáin BOaO https://learningandskills.ie/ agus cuireadh rannáin nua leis an suíomh gréasáin in 2019. - Straitéis maidir le Béarla Soiléir a fhorbairt i leith BOaO agus ar an leibhéal Ullmhaíodh an-chuid ábhar bolscaireachta clóbhuailte le linn 2019 freisin agus bhí corparáideach chun aiseolas a thabhairt cuma agus éirim chomhsheasmhach tharraingteach le sonrú ar fud na mbróisiúr agus do leibhéal an tsoláthair na mbileog go léir. - Tuilleadh forbartha ar shuíomh Gréasáin BOaO, learningandskills.ie, comhordú ar Le linn 2019, bhí margaíocht agus brandáil BOaO mar phríomhghné de láithreacht ar líne an BOO ar na meáin shárthaispeántais éagsúla lena n-áirítear an taispeántas 'Luimneach ar mhaithe leis shóisialta. An Straitéis Cumarsáide Digití an Innealtóireacht' sa tSionainn i Márta 2019 agus Taispeántas Gairmeacha a chur i bhfeidhm. Printíseachta agus Oiliúna an Lár-Iarthair i mí Dheireadh Fómhair 2019. - Is gá feabhas a chur ar an úsáid a bhaintear as na meáin shóisialta agus a n-úsáid a bheith comhsheasmhach, struchtúrtha agus ar bhonn beartais.
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3.8 Comhaontuithe ar leibhéal Le linn 2019 leanfaidh an BOO ar aghaidh leis an Ina ról mar cheannaire na hearnála, d’eisigh an BOO ceanglais mhionsonraithe chuig seirbhíse/prótacail faoi mheabhrán athbhreithniú ar an gcóras bainistíochta, agus leis an tSeirbhís Soláthair Oideachais a bhí freagrach as an gCóras Bainistíochta tuisceana a fhorbairt le an maoirseacht ar na conarthaí go léir atá i Conartha saincheaptha a chur i bhfeidhm in 2019. Tá súil ag an tSeirbhís Soláthair bhfeidhm le haghaidh seirbhísí agus oibreacha a Oideachais go gcuirfear i bhfeidhm an córas nua in 2020. gníomhaireachtaí seachtracha dá chuirtear ar fáil don BOO. Áireofar le bainistíocht Tá comhaontuithe seirbhíse nó meabhráin tuisceana i bhfeidhm le gníomhaireachtaí dtugaimid deontais/acmhainní. na gcomhaontuithe seirbhíse laistigh den BOO: seachtracha dá soláthraíonn an BOO deontais/acmhainní. - Riar Conarthaí - Soláthar Seirbhíse I mí na Samhna 2019, shínigh an Rannán BOaO meabhrán tuisceana le Líonra - Bainistíocht Caidrimh Oideachais Pobail Luimnigh, trína dtugtar rochtain ar chláir bailíochtaithe oideachais agus oiliúna mar chuid de phróiseas rialachais agus measúnaithe a ndéantar dearbhú cáilíochta ina leith, lena gcinntítear go ndéantar deimhniú ar fhoghlaimeoirí agus go mbeidh fáil ar thacaíocht leanúnach maidir le teagasc agus foghlaim ardchaighdeáin a sholáthar. Leis an athrú ar stádas ionaid an Líonra sin ó bheith ina sholáthraithe aonair go bheith ina hionaid de chuid an BOO, cinnteofar go mbeidh na hionaid fós in ann torthaí foghlaimeoirí a chur ar ais chuig QQI lena ndeimhniú tar éis próisis mheasúnaithe a ndéantar dearbhú cáilíochta ian leith. Tríd an gcomhpháirtíocht sin, beidh ionaid an Líonra in ann leanúint leis an obair luachmhar a dhéanann siad i ndáil le deiseanna oideachais agus oiliúna a sholáthar do phobail Chathair Luimnigh.
I mí an Mhárta 2019, shínigh comhpháirtithe an tionscadail sin Meabhrán Tuisceana i Halla na Cathrach i Luimneach. Is ráiteas láidir é an comhaontú sin faoina bhfuil ar intinn acu don tionscnamh ‘Cathair/Réigiún Foghlama’ do Luimneach agus dá dtacaíocht ina leith.
I mí an Mheithimh 2019, chuir Uachtarán Institiúid Teicneolaíochta na Gaillimhe – Maigh Eo, an Dr Michael Hannon, agus Príomhfheidhmeannach an BOO, George O’Callaghan, a síniú foirmiúil le meabhrán tuisceana a raibh sé ina aidhm leis cur leis an rochtain agus na deiseanna maidir le hArdoideachas agus Breisoideachas a sholáthar san Iarthar agus san Iarthar Láir. Le linn 2019, leanfaidh an BOO ag éascú don D’fhorbair Rannán Scoileanna BOO dlúthnaisc oibre le Ranna Oideachais Ollscoil oiliúint agus do shocrúcháin oibre do mhúinteoirí Luimnigh, OÉ Gaillimh, OÉ Corcaigh, agus Coláiste Mhuire gan Smál, Durlas, chun faoi oiliúint. Déanfar Socrúcháin do Mhic Léinn trí próisis agus nósanna imeachta socrúcháin éifeachtacha a éascú don eagraíocht, do chomhshocruithe grinnfhiosrúcháin a chuir i na scoileanna agus do na coláistí tríú leibhéal. Bunaíodh grúpa comhairleach bhfeidhm le heagraíochtaí ábhartha. Príomhoidí agus Leas-Phríomhoidí agus ball foirne ó Roinn an Oideachais in Ollscoil Luimnigh in 2019 chun athbhreithniú a dhéanamh ar an gcaoi a bhfeidhmítear socrúchán mac léinn sna scoileanna. 3.9 Cultúr féinmheastóireachta a chur Déanfar athbhreithniú ar struchtúir, córais agus Déanann an Rannóg Caipitil agus Soláthair monatóireacht agus nuashonrú ar bhonn chun cinn ar fud na heagraíochta chun nósanna imeachta riaracháin chun féachaint leanúnach ar nósanna imeachta i ndáil le gach gníomhaíocht lena chinntiú go eolas a sholáthar do phróiseas chuige go bhfuil siad ábhartha, éifeachtúil agus gcomhlíontar treoirlínte inmheánacha, treoirlínte náisiúnta, treoracha de chuid an feabhsaithe leanúnach trí éifeachtúlacht éifeachtach. Aontais Eorpaigh, nósanna imeachta ROS etc. na gcóras agus na gcleachtas riaracháin a mheas go rialta. Cuireadh tús le hathbhreithniú ar chórais agus nósanna imeachta riaracháin na Rannóige Acmhainní Daonna in 2019 agus leanfar leis in 2020 chun féachaint chuige go bhfuil siad ábhartha, éifeachtúil agus éifeachtach. Le linn 2019, tacóidh an BOO le scoileanna maidir Fuarthas aiseolas luachmhar ó chruinnithe Príomhoidí agus Leas-Phríomhoidí maidir leis an bpróiseas Féinmheastóireachta Scoile a leis an rannpháirtíocht leanúnach leis an bpróiseas féinmheastóireachta. Bhí an chur i bhfeidhm trí thionscnaimh theagaisc agus fhéinmheastóireacht á cur chun cinn ag scoileanna tríd an obair a dhéanann an foghlama a threorú. Fhoireann Tacaíochta sa Rannán Scoileanna.
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Tugtar breac-chuntas in Imlitir 0040/2016 ar thabhairt chun críche an phróisis féinmheastóireachta faoi dheireadh mhí an Mheithimh 2020. D’fhorbair scoileanna cleachtais féinmheastóireachta in 2019 chun athruithe a bhainistiú agus feabhas a chur ar an bhfoghlaim agus ar an teagasc. Ó mhí an Mheithimh 2019 i leith, leagadh béim san obair a dhéanann Foireann Tacaíochta an Rannán Scoileanna ar fhéachaint ar an séú céim sa phróiseas féinmheastóireachta – monatóireacht a dhéanamh ar bhearta agus tionchar a mheas. Le linn 2019, ag cruinnithe na bPríomhoidí agus na Leas-Phríomhoidí, díríodh ar an dul chun cinn maidir le monatóireacht a dhéanamh ar bhearta le cabhair ó Chigireacht na Roinne Oideachais agus Scileanna. Lean an Chigireacht sin ar aghaidh ag tabhairt cuairt ar na scoileanna chun comhairle a chur orthu faoin bhféinmheastóireacht. In 2019, cuirfear i bhfeidhm na moltaí ón In 2019, d’éascaigh an Rannán BOaO don Phleanáil Gníomhaíochta do Líonra athbhreithniú próisis ar sholáthar Oideachais Oideachais Pobail Luimnigh maidir le moltaí ó athbhreithniú inmheánach a chur i Pobail Chathair Luimnigh (a foilsíodh i mí na Nollag bhfeidhm. 2018). Leanfar le creat monatóireachta agus Leanadh le creat Monatóireachta agus Meastóireachta BOaO a chur i bhfeidhm in meastóireachta i leith Ráiteas Straitéise agus 2019 ar fud an Rannáin BOaO, lena n-áirítear príomhuirlisí chun monatóireacht a Plean Seirbhíse an BOO a chur i bhfeidhm in 2019. dhéanamh ar an dul chun cinn atá á dhéanamh aige i gcoinne chur i bhfeidhm a Áireofar leis sin córais éifeachtacha Chreata Straitéisigh BOaO agus i gcoinne tosaíochtaí náisiúnta. mhonatóireachta agus tuairiscithe lena n- éascaítear do thuairisceáin thráthúla chuig comhlachtaí náisiúnta, agus lena dtreorófar an phleanáil.
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Sprioc Straitéiseach 4: Comhpháirtíocht Aidhm: Freagraí agus tacaíochtaí ábhartha a sholáthar de réir mar a éilíonn an Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna agus ranna agus gníomhaireachtaí Rialtais eile, agus comhpháirtíochtaí éifeachtacha a fhorbairt, ar féidir leo freagairt do riachtanais oideachais agus oiliúna an réigiúin, anois agus feasta. Is éard atá i gceist leis seo ná freagra a thabhairt ar oibleagáidí reachtúla agus comhpháirtíochtaí ábhartha a thógáil chun ról an oideachais agus na hoiliúna a chur chun cinn ar mhaithe le hiomaíochas eacnamaíoch agus cuimsiú sóisialta ár réigiúin a fhorbairt.
Cuspóir ón Ráiteas Straitéise An gealltanas a thugtar i bPlean Seirbhíse 2019 Éachtaí in 2019 L4.1 Tionscnaimh a fhorbairt Cuirfidh an BOO tús le pleanáil mhionsonraithe chun an Cuireadh tús leis an oiliúint i ndáil leis na pacáistí bogearraí a theastaíonn chun an t- mar fhreagra ar riachtanais réiteach is fearr a chur i bhfeidhm i ndáil leis an bhfeidhm aistriú chuig Seirbhísí Comhroinnte a dhéanamh, agus thug baill foirne faoi oiliúint trí pholasaí náisiúnta na Roinne phárolla a uasghrádú chun caighdeáin na Seirbhísí CORE University. Sainaithníodh ceannaire aistrithe maidir le hacmhainní daonna agus Oideachais agus Scileanna, Comhroinnte a chomhlíonadh. le párolla agus tá na ceannairí sin ag gabháil don obair ullmhúcháin atá ag teastáil na Roinne Leanaí agus chun an BOO a ullmhú le haistriú chuig Seirbhísí Comhroinnte in 2019. Gnóthaí Óige agus ranna Le linn 2019, rachaidh Rannóg BOaO an BOO i gcomhar le Le linn 2019 d’fhorbair an Bainisteoir Oibríochtaí BOaO Féilire um Pleanáil Oibríochtúil agus gníomhaireachtaí rialtais SOLAS maidir le cur chun feidhme an chomhaontaithe agus Tuairisciú BOaO chun cabhrú leis an bpróiseas seo a threorú go háitiúil. eile. feidhmíochta straitéisí trí bliana, 2018-2020 - Tabharfar chun críche tionscadal Explore ROS atá Le linn 2019, bhí an tSeirbhís Tacaíochta um Rannpháirtíocht Fiontar ag obair le Fóram dírithe ar oibrithe in aois 35+ ar Leibhéal 5, ar daoine iad Réigiúnach Scileanna an Lár-Iarthair chun soláthar a dhearadh agus a sholáthar faoin nach bhfuil scileanna TF acu gClár Explore. - Tuilleadh Forbartha ar an gComhaontas STEM idir Scoileanna agus Coláistí an BOO agus earnáil na Ba é cuspóir an chláir Explore cabhrú le fostaithe in aois 35+ san earnáil tionsclaíochta déantúsaíochta a n-inniúlachtaí digiteacha a fhorbairt agus a fheabhsú. Ba é an - Naisc nua a bhunú nó naisc a athnuachan le Fóram Scileanna Réigiúnacha a dhear an clár Explore i gcomhpháirtíocht leis an aonad príomhghníomhaireachtaí agus páirtithe leasmhara Rannpháirtíochta Fiontar um Pleanáil Scileanna sa Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna. - Naisc chun tacú le haistrithe le gníomhaireachtaí mar Le linn 2019, chríochnaigh 100 rannpháirtí ó 39 cuideachta dhéantúsaíochta an clár sin. Chlár Athstiúrtha an Gharda Síochána, Seirbhísí Promhaidh, Rae Bedford agus seirbhísí tacaíochta pobalbhunaithe eile etc. In 2019, leanfaidh Rannán BOaO an BOO ag obair le Rinneadh monatóireacht agus athbhreithniú géar ar sholáthar CTFC go háitiúil le linn SOLAS/ROS agus le BOOÉ chun an Córas Tacaíochta 2019 agus eisíodh tuairiscí gníomhaíochta agus pleanála ar fud an BOO go minic, agus Foghlaimeoirí Cláir (CTFC) a fheabhsú tuilleadh. sonraí san áireamh iontu ar leibhéal na soláthraithe aonair lena chinntiú go ndéanfaí iontráil chruinn ar dhaoine a bhí ag tosú nó ag críochnú cláir agus ar na haschuir/torthaí a bhain leo, agus go ndéanfaí na haschuir/torthaí a thabhairt cothrom le dáta a luaithe a d’fhéadfaí é. Tionscadal Náisiúnta Pinsean – i gcomhar leis an tionscadal Rinneadh obair chun bunachar sonraí a bhunú faoin Tionscadal Náisiúnta Pinsean in náisiúnta pinsean in 2019, beidh an BOO ag obair chun 2019 agus leanfaidh an BOO ar aghaidh ag obair le foireann an tionscadail sin mar bunachar sonraí a bhunú. fhreagairt ar riachtanais bheartais náisiúnta in 2020. Le linn 2019, tá an Leabhar Oibre um Chomhlíonadh RGCS le Rinneadh Iniúchadh ar Scoileanna agus Ionaid in 2019 ar bhonn an Leabhair Oibre um cur i bhfeidhm chun comhlíonadh RGCS a chinntiú. Chomhlíonadh RGCS, agus é á cinntiú go bhfuil RGCS á chur i bhfeidhm. Tá an obair Déanfar Iniúchadh ar Scoileanna agus Ionaid in 2019 chun sin fós ar siúl agus í faoi athbhreithniú leanúnach. comhlíonadh RGCS a chinntiú. 4.2 Cultúr comhoibrithe, Le linn 2019, forbróidh an BOO táscairí chun éifeachtacht a D’fhorbair Rannán Scoileanna an BOO láithreacht láidir ar fud bealaí meán sóisialta nuálaíochta agus ghníomhaíochtaí comhoibríocha a mheas maidir le (suíomh gréasáin, Twitter, Facebook agus Blogger.com) chun comhoibriú, nuálaíocht comhpháirtíochta a chur chun deiseanna a fheabhsú dá pháirtithe leasmhara i Luimneach agus comhpháirtíocht a fheabhsú do pháirtithe leasmhara sa réigiún. cinn chun deiseanna a agus sa Chlár.
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fheabhsú dár bpáirtithe - Forbraíodh www.LCBOOschools.com i mí Lúnasa 2019 chun ardán oscailte a leasmhara uile sa réigiún. bhunú do Phríomhoidí agus Leas-Phríomhoidí, do mhúinteoirí agus don Fhoireann Tacaíochta ar mhaithe leis an gcomhoibriú ag cruinnithe, seimineáir agus ceardlanna - Forbraíodh suíomh tiomnaithe SharePoint do Phríomhoidí agus Leas- Phríomhoidí, do mhúinteoirí agus don Fhoireann Tacaíochta i mí an Mheithimh 2019 chun an tacaíocht agus na treoirlínte riachtanacha go léir do scoileanna a bhailiú le chéile - Forbraíodh suíomh SharePoint do Cheannairí Curaclaim in éineacht leis an bhFoireann Tacaíochta i mí Dheireadh Fómhair 2019 - Seoladh suíomh SharePoint d’Fhoirne Tacaíochta do Scoláirí i mí na Samhna 2019 chun treoir agus dea-chleachtas a sholáthar d’Fhoirne Tacaíochta do Scoláirí sna scoileanna - Rinne na Foirne Tacaíochta agus an Rannán Scoileanna cuntais Twitter a oscailt agus a fhorbairt chun an dea-chleachtas a chur chun cinn agus chun scéalta dearfacha ó scoileanna agus eagraíochtaí an BOO a chomhroinnt ar fud an réigiúin - Chun tús Sheachtain Litearthachta Meán agus Faisnéise Domhanda UNESCO 2019 a cheiliúradh, sheol Twitter lámhleabhar nua d’oideoirí, dar teideal Teaching and Learning with Twitter. Tá ríméad ar an BOO go bhfuil cás- staidéar faoin cheann dá iar-bhunscoileanna féin, Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh, sa lámhleabhar. Tá sé ina aidhm ag an lámhleabhar faisnéiseach, spraíúil, soiléir seo cabhrú le hoideoirí scileanna litearthachta sna meáin a fhoghlaim, rud a chuirfidh ar a gcumas dóibh na ceisteanna cearta a chur ar ábhar a mbíonn siad ag plé leis ar líne, agus anailís chriticiúil a dhéanamh ar nuacht agus faisnéis a mbíonn siad ag plé leo ar an tseirbhís. Tá an acmhainn ábhartha d’iar-bhunscoileanna na hÉireann, agus go háirithe dóibh siúd a mhúineann an gearrchúrsa nua don tSraith Shóisearach – Litearthacht sna Meáin Dhigiteacha. Tá treoirlínte dea-chleachtais ó UNESCO ar an litearthacht sna meáin san áireamh san acmhainn, chomh maith le liosta léitheoireachta ó speisialtóirí clár UNESCO, atá dírithe ar oideoirí a threorú trí na foilseacháin teagaisc atá ar fáil faoin ábhar seo faoi láthair. Déanfar é a aistriú ar dtús go 9 dteanga éagsúla; lena n-áirítear Béarla, Fraincis, Spáinnis, Gearmáinis, Portaingéilis, Araibis, Seapáinis, Sualainnis agus Hiondúis, agus tá sé beartaithe é a aistriú do thíortha eile amach anseo. In 2019, leanfaidh Rannán BOaO an BOO ar aghaidh leis an Próiseas Cnuasaigh Oideachais Pobail Chathair Luimnigh: Forbraíodh Plean líonrú gníomhach a dhéanann sé le gníomhaireachtaí áitiúla, Forfheidhmithe i mí Eanáir 2019 ar bhonn moltaí a tháinig ón Athbhreithniú Próisis ar grúpaí pobail agus foghlaimeoirí fásta lena n-áirítear Líonra Sholáthar Oideachais Pobail a rinneadh in 2018. I measc na bpríomhbheart ón bplean Oideachais Pobail Luimnigh https://www.lcen.ie/ agus an a cuireadh i gcrích in 2019 bhí siad seo a leanas: Líonra Foghlama ar feadh an tSaoil, Co. an Chláir - Dréachtaíodh Meabhrán Comhaontaithe idir Soláthar Oideachais Pobail an http://www.clarelearningnetwork.org/ BOO agus comhordaitheoirí áitiúla. - Ullmhaíodh doiciméad tagartha don Mheabhrán Tuisceana i gcomhpháirtíocht le Líonra Oideachais Pobail Luimnigh. In 2019, beidh ról lárnach ag Rannán BOaO an BOO i bhFéile In 2019, mar chuid den Fhéile, reáchtáladh Seimineár Uile-Éireann a tionóladh ar an 10 Foghlama ar Feadh an tSaoil Luimnigh (an 9ú Féile Aibreán i gCaisleán Luimnigh faoin téama ‘Bridging the Gap’. Foghlama ar Feadh an tSaoil) a bheidh ar siúl ón Luan an 8 – Dé Domhnaigh an 14 Aibreán 2019. Tionóladh an chéad chruinniú den Líonra Cathracha Foghlama Uile-Éireann i Luimneach, agus bhí ionadaithe ann ó Luimneach, Baile Átha Cliath, Corcaigh agus Doire. Shínigh na Méaraí cairt nua, Cairt na gCathracha Foghlama, thar ceann a
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gcathracha. Leis sin, mealltar tacaíocht pholaitiúil ó na leibhéil is airde dár gcuid oibre comhroinnte chun ár gcathracha a fhorbairt mar áiteanna ina ndéantar gach foghlaim ar feadh an tsaoil a chur chun cinn do chách, cibé cén aois iad, cé na hábhair is spéis leo agus cén cumas atá acu.
Ina theannta sin, seoladh an suíomh gréasáin nua ‘Luimneach ag Foghlaim’ i mí an Mheithimh 2019. Is suíomh gréasáin tiomnaithe é www.LearningLimerick.ie a fhágfaidh go mbeidh sé níos éasca dóibh siúd ar spéis leo foghlaim ar feadh an tsaoil teacht ar fhaisnéis faoin raon cúrsaí agus teacht ar léargas ar réimse iomlán na Foghlama ar Feadh an tSaoil. Neartóidh sé an láithreacht ar líne atá ag ‘Luimneach ag Foghlaim’, agus ar an gcaoi sin tacófar le tosaíocht straitéiseach an ghrúpa maidir le hinfheictheacht agus láithreacht an tionscadail a fheabhsú. In 2019, beidh ionadaithe de chuid an BOO fós ina mbaill de Tionscnaimh éagsúla in 2019 chun bealaí a fhorbairt d’fhoghlaimeoirí BOaO chun roinnt grúpaí idirghníomhaireachta a dhíríonn ar riachtanais tabhairt faoin oideachas tríú leibhéal, agus bheith ag obair i dtreo tírdhreach na gcohórt tosaíochta, lena n-áirítear grúpa oibre oideachais threasaigh a fhorbairt lena n-áirítear: idirghníomhaireachta ar leith do thaistealaithe, grúpa - Meabhrán tuisceana foirmiúil idir Institiúid Teicneolaíochta na Gaillimhe – idirghníomhaireachta um athlonnú dídeanaithe, Maigh Eo agus an BOO, a síníodh i mí an Mheithimh 2019. comhaontas na ndaoine scothaosta agus soláthraithe - Bhunaigh Coláiste Breisoideachais Inse agus Campas Institiúid SICAP, lena n-áirítear gníomhaireachtaí comhpháirtíochta – Teicneolaíochta Luimnigh in Inis comhaontas forchéimnithe in 2019 faoinar Comhpháirtíocht PAUL (Cathair Luimnigh), Forbairt Bhaile an cuireadh ar a gcumas do chéimithe ECFE ag a bhfuil dámhachtain iomlán QQI tSratha (Oirthear Luimnigh), Acmhainní Iarthar Luimnigh ar Leibhéal 5 dul díreach chuig aon chlár céime i gCampas LIT in Inis. (Iarthar Luimnigh) agus Cuideachta Forbartha Áitiúil an - Bealaí nua d’fhoghlaimeoirí BOaO chun dul chuig Coláiste Mhuire gan Smál. Chláir (An Clár). Sheol Coláiste Mhuire gan Smál a chéad bhealach QQI isteach san Oideachas Múinteoirí Iar-Bhunscoile sa Choláiste sin, i gCampas Phádraig, Durlas, agus is féidir le hiarratasóirí QQI incháilithe iarratas a chur isteach chuig an Lár-Oifig Iontrála anois ar MI009 (BA san Oideachas, sa Staidéar Gnó agus sa Chuntasaíocht) agus MI010 (BA san Oideachas, sa Staidéar Gnó agus sa Staidéar ar Reiligiún). In 2019, beidh Rannán BOaO an BOO ina chathaoirleach ar Tá an Rannán BOaO, trína Oifigeach FCT, ina cathaoirleach ar an Meitheal Oibre um fhoghrúpa um Ríomhchuimsiú SMART Luimnigh chun an Ríomhchuimsiú a bunaíodh faoin tionscnamh sin. Coimisiúnaíodh Institiúid Tavistock in ríomhchuimsiú a threorú agus a chinntiú go ndéanfar na 2019 chun taighde a dhéanamh ina bhféachfar ar chineál agus méid an eisiaimh bearta a bhaineann leis an ríomhchuimsiú sa Treochlár dhigitigh sa réigiún d’fhonn freagairt bunaithe ar fhianaise a fhorbairt chun aghaidh a SMART Limerick um an Chéad Chathair Dhigiteach in Éirinn a thabhairt ar an eisiamh digiteach. fhorbairt.
4.3 Naisc a neartú le lucht 2019: Obair a dhéanamh i gcomhar le Fóram Post an Lár- I mí Mheán Fómhair 2019, bunaíodh fóram nua do Threoirchomhairleoirí a bhíonn ag fiontair chun deiseanna a Iarthair chun an chomhpháirtíocht a fheabhsú idir obair i scoileanna an BOO agus sna pobalscoileanna a bhfuil an BOO ina uasmhéadú dár mic léinn scoileanna agus na hearnálacha gnó agus tionscail agus an chomhphátrún orthu. Tháinig an grúpa sin le chéile ag tionscail éagsúla atá lonnaithe i agus d'fhoghlaimeoirí agus pobal taighde. Luimneach nó sa Chlár chun naisc níos mó a fhorbairt leis na tionscail sa réigiún agus cur le forbairt shóisialta agus leas a bhaint as na naisc sin. Tá Rannán Scoileanna an BOO an-bhuíoch do eacnamaíoch an réigiúin. Thascfhórsa Post an Lár-Iarthair as a chuid iarrachtaí i ndáil le bheith ag obair lena scoileanna chun feabhas a chur ar an gcomhpháirtíocht idir scoileanna agus lucht gnó, lucht tionscail agus an pobal taighde. In 2019, leanfaidh Rannán BOaO an BOO ag forbairt na Is cur chuige nuálach ar leith é an cur chuige earnála maidir le scileanna a fhorbairt trí Seirbhíse Tacaíochta um Rannpháirtíocht Fiontar de réir chnuasaigh scileanna (i.e. Luimneach ar mhaithe leis an Innealtóireacht, Luimneach ar chuspóirí 2019 a shonraítear i gCreat Rannpháirtíochta mhaithe leis an Scannánaíocht, Luimneach ar mhaithe leis an bhFáilteachas, Fiontar BOaO an BOO. Comhaontas STEM, etc.), lena n-éascaítear do chomhroinnt faisnéise sna réigiúin faoin
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- Pleananna gníomhaíochta bliantúla a fhorbairt margadh saothair, agus trínar féidir riachtanais na dtionscal a mheaitseáil le chun an Creat Rannpháirtíochta Fiontar a chur i soláthraithe oideachais. Áirítear leis na samplaí ó 2019: bhfeidhm i bhfianaise an bheartais náisiúnta nua ar - Bhí an t-imeacht ‘Luimneach ar mhaithe leis an Innealtóireacht’ ar siúl i Márta fhorbairt an fhórsa saothair agus an choinbhinsiúin 2019 i Halla Imeachta Aerfort na Sionainne. nua ainmniúcháin maidir le BOaO a sholáthar sa - Luimneach ar mhaithe leis an Scannánaíocht: Múineadh an chéad chúrsa réimse sin, is é sin, Forbairt Scileanna oiliúna riamh in Éirinn maidir le prapaí in Aibreán 2019, i gcomhar le Coláiste Infhostaitheachta Breisoideachais Luimnigh, in éineacht le Screen Skills Ireland agus Troy - Bunachar Sonraí Rannpháirtíochta Fiontair a Studios, a bhuíochas le Screen Guilds of Ireland. fhorbairt chun monatóireacht agus rianú a - Chuir an fheidhm SDOG san Ionad BOaO, Campas Bhóthar Chill Mocheallóg, dhéanamh ar an rannpháirtíocht le hearnáil na Cúrsa Oibríochtaí Ionaid Teagmhála dhá sheachtain déag ar fáil agus fuair tionsclaíochta ar fud an Rannáin BOaO, agus an naonúr as measc na bhfoghlaimeoirí post lánaimseartha leis an gcuideachta bhainistíocht tionscadail ghaolmhar áitiúil Arise. - Cur Chuige bunaithe ar Chnuasaigh a ghlacadh - Cuireann an tIonad Oideachais agus Oiliúna Fáilteachais cláir QQI agus cláir maidir le Tionscadail Phíolótacha Nuálacha le chreidiúnaithe eile ar fáil d’fhoghlaimeoirí, ar cláir iad atá dírithe ar phoist Fostóirí. I Luimneach agus sa Chlár, tá cnuasaigh éagsúla sa tionscal óstáin agus lónadóireachta. In 2019, fuair 75% de tionscal i bhfeidhm sna réimsí seo a leanas: chéimithe na gclár sin post. Luimneach ar mhaithe leis an Innealtóireacht; - I mí Dheireadh Fómhair 2019, mar chuid de Sheachtain Gairmscileanna na Luimneach ar mhaithe le TFC; Luimneach ar hEorpa, d’fhreastail níos mó ná 2000 duine ar Shárthaispeántas Gairmeacha mhaithe leis an bhFáilteachas; Luimneach ar Printíseachta agus Oiliúna an Lár-Iarthair in Óstán an Great National South mhaithe leis an Scannánaíocht; Comhaontas STEM; Court. Cnuasaigh Mhiondíola; Cnuasaigh Cúraim Sláinte - In 2019, d’fhógair an BOO ‘Bealaí chun Printíseachta’ – tionscnamh nua faoina - Foireann Uirlisí Rannpháirtíochta Fostóirí BOaO lena gcuirtear cúrsaí éagsúla ar fáil ar féidir le rannpháirtithe tabhairt fúthu roimh rianófar an próiseas chun dul i mbun phrintíseacht. rannpháirtíochta leis an lucht tionsclaíochta le - Scileanna le dul chun cinn a dhéanamh: Glacadh cur chuige earnála chun forbairt agus le cur i bhfeidhm faoi Mheitheamh freastal ar an nganntanas scileanna a sainaithníodh san fheasachán 2019 scileanna náisiúnta. Múineadh cúrsaí i réimsí mar: Anailís Sonraí agus - FGL do bhaill foirne a bhfuil sainchúram orthu maidir Scileanna Gnó, Bainistíocht na Maoirseachta, Teicneolaíocht Faisnéise, le Rannpháirtíocht Fiontair Scileanna Scarbhileog MS Excel, Táthú Mig & Tig, Lean Six Sigma, Trádstóráil - Faoina thionscnamh oiliúna ‘Scileanna le dul chun Creasa Ghlais, Rialú Fardail agus Párolla, Cuntais Láimhe agus Cuntais cinn a dhéanamh’ don earnáil fáilteachais, Ríomhairithe. soláthróidh an BOO tacaíocht bhreise d’fhiontair agus don fhostaíocht. Tá an tionscnamh dírithe ar Bhealach 2, Creat an Bheartais Scileanna le dul chun cinn a dhéanamh (2018-2021) um fhorbairt scileanna do dhaoine atá fostaithe.
Leanfaidh Rannán BOaO an BOO de bheith ina ball Bhí an BOO ina chathaoirleach ar an bhFóram in 2019 agus, i mí Feabhra 2019, seoladh gníomhach d’Fhóram Scileanna Réigiúnacha an Lár-Iarthair Plean Fiontair Réigiúnach an Lár-Iarthair go dtí 2020. Leagtar béim sa phlean sin ar in 2019 lena chinntiú go leanfaidh an eagraíocht ag freagairt roinnt de na cuspóirí straitéiseacha agus na príomhbhearta a bhfuil baint ag an BOO do na riachtanais a sainaithníodh sa réigiún maidir le leo. I measc na bhfreagrachtaí a sainaithníodh chun fás fiontar a bhrú chun cinn bhí scileanna agus oiliúint. ionchuir eagrúcháin chun cabhrú le forbairt eacnamaíoch agus cruthú post i dtionscal na scannán, ‘Ríomh-Mhoil Chliste’ réigiúnacha a fhorbairt, cabhrú le fiontair áitiúla a gcuid riachtanais a aithint i dtaobh scileanna, triail a bhaint as tionscnaimh fiontraíochta atá dírithe ar cheantair ard-dífhostaíochta, leathnú a dhéanamh ar Chomhaontas STEM an Lár-Iarthair agus crios fiontraíochta mara a fhorbairt.
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4.4 Comhpháirtíochtaí áitiúla, Le linn 2019, rachaidh an BOO i gcomhairle le Fóraim agus Ghlac baill foirne Caipitil agus Soláthair páirt san Fhóram Soláthair agus i bhfóram náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta a Grúpaí Oibre náisiúnta faoi stiúir BOOÉ lena n-áirítear nuabhunaithe eile, Fóram na nOifigeach Foirgníochta, le linn 2019. fhorbairt chun dea- chleachtas a roinnt agus ár Fóram na bPríomhfheidhmeannach Rinne Oifigeach Caipitil agus Soláthair an BOO ionadaíocht thar ceann BOOÉ ar an bpróifíl a fheabhsú mar - An Fóram BOaO gComhairle Catagóire Bainistíochta Saoráidí de chuid OSR in 2019. cheann de - Fóram na Scoileanna phríomhsholáthraithe - An Fóram TFE oideachais agus oiliúna - An Líonra Acmhainní Daonna ardchaighdeáin. - An Líonra Airgeadais - An Líonra Caipitil agus Soláthair - An Líonra Seirbhísí Corparáideacha - An Líonra TFC
Le linn 2019, rachaidh an BOO i gcomhairle le Fóraim agus D'fhorbair Rannán Scoileanna an BOO comhpháirtíochtaí áitiúla, náisiúnta agus Grúpaí Oibre áitiúla agus náisiúnta lena n-áirítear idirnáisiúnta chun an dea-chleachtas a chomhroinnt agus próifíl an údaráis mar - Fóram na bPríomhoidí phríomhsholáthraí oideachais agus oiliúna ardchaighdeáin a fheabhsú trí chur leis an - An Fóram CE méid tuairiscí agus alt sna meáin áitiúla agus náisiúnta, trí láithreacht níos mó ar líne ar - Meithleacha Oibre ar LLT chuntais na meán shóisialta agus trí dhul i gcomhairle le comhlachtaí náisiúnta agus - Teagasc Oideachais Speisialta eagraíochtaí áitiúla amhail Músaem Hunt, Liveable Limerick, European Expo, An - Pobail Chleachtais i measc Ceannairí Curaclaim, tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Síceolaíochta Oideachais, Tusla, Cigireacht na Roinne Oideachais Comhordaitheoirí Foirne Digiteacha, RSO agus agus Scileanna, NAPD, GFT agus BOOÉ. Tacaíochta do Scoláirí. Beidh Rannán BOaO an BOO ag obair chun tacú le forbairt Seoladh Plean Gníomhaíochta um Fhorbairt Ghairmiúil in 2019. Is plean trí bliana é lena scileanna dóibh siúd atá fostaithe tríd an gCreat Beartais dtreorófar obair BOaO sa réimse sin agus tá ceithre réimse tosaíochta ann: BOaO ar Fhorbairt Fostaithe le linn 2019. - Tiomantas Láidir don Fhorbairt Ghairmiúil i gcás na mBall Foirne go léir a bhíonn ag plé le BOaO - Forbairt Ghairmiúil don Teagasc agus don Fhoghlaim - Struchtúir agus Córais i leith Forbairt Ghairmiúil - Beartais agus Nósanna Imeachta Trédhearcacha, Comhsheasmhacha um Fhorbairt Ghairmiúil
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In 2019, cuirfidh Rannán BOaO an BOO Plean Forbartha Tá an tIonad BOaO, Campas Bhóthar Chill Mocheallóg (an fheidhm SDOG) ina Tionscadail Eorpaigh nua le chéile i leith na cúig bliana chomhpháirtí sa Tionscadal ERASMUS+ RISE (2018-2020), Comhtháthú a Bhaint Amach amach romhainn, ina leagfar béim ar a rannpháirtíocht i trí Fhiontar Sóisialta. Tá an Ostair, an Bheilg, an Ghearmáin, an Ghréig, an Rómáin, an gcláir agus i malartuithe arna maoiniú ag an Aontas Phortaingéil agus Éire páirteach sa tionscadal sin. In 2019, thug ionadaithe ón BOO Eorpach, tionscadail Erasmus+ ina measc. cuairt ar an Rómáin, ar an tSualainn, ar an nGearmáin agus ar an mBeilg. Tionóladh dhá chruinniú idirnáisiúnta ar Champas Bhóthar Chill Mocheallóg (RISE agus DEMOS) in 2019. Tabharfaidh Rannán BOaO an BOO tús áite do Chothaigh Coláiste Breisoideachais Inse naisc le Scoil na nEolaíochtaí Sláinte in Ollscoil chomhaontú a dhéanamh maidir le straitéisí chun Southampton. Chuaigh roinnt foghlaimeoirí ó Rang 2019 ar aghaidh chuig Cúrsaí foghlaimeoirí a atreorú agus a chlárú ar leibhéal BOaO le Altranais san ollscoil sin. linn 2019 chun dul chun cinn iomchuí na bhfoghlaimeoirí a chinntiú agus feabhas a chur ar an rannpháirtíocht sna cúrsaí agus an líon daoine a thugann chun críche iad. I mí an Mhárta 2019, óstálfaidh Rannán BOaO an BOO D'óstáil Rannán BOaO an BOO Comhdháil Idirnáisiúnta um Fhoghlaim Teaghlaigh dar comhdháil idirnáisiúnta dhá lá ar Fhoghlaim Teaghlaigh. Tá teideal ‘Valuing Parents – Linking Policy and Practice’ ar an 28 agus 29 Márta 2019. sé ina aidhm ag an gcomhdháil léargas a thabhairt ar Tháinig saineolaithe náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta le chéile ag an gcomhdháil chun shamhlacha dea-chleachtais in obair um Fhoghlaim breathnú ar Fhoghlaim Teaghlaigh mar ghné luachmhar i soláthar Breisoideachais Teaghlaigh in Éirinn agus san Eoraip agus aird a dhíriú ar ról agus scrúdaíodh bealaí chun dul i mbun rannpháirtíocht le teaghlaigh áitiúla agus na Foghlama Teaghlaigh maidir le dul i ngleic le teaghlaigh imirceacha chun torthaí oideachais leanaí agus tuismitheoirí a fheabhsú. míbhuntáiste oideachasúil. 4.5 Naisc a neartú le Le linn 2019, tacóidh an BOO go gníomhach le tionscnaimh Le linn 2019 tugadh faoi roinnt tionscnamh folláine ar fud stiúrthóireachtaí uile an BOO gníomhaireachtaí agus le folláine lena chinntiú go mbeidh teacht aniar ó thaobh na agus tá tuilleadh fós beartaithe in 2020. comhlachtaí eile a bhíonn ag meabhairshláinte agus ó thaobh folláine phearsanta ina plé le soláthar seirbhísí poiblí gcuid dhílis den BOO don fhoireann agus do mhic D'éascaigh an Rannóg Caipitil agus Soláthair socrúchán oibre do mhac léinn trí ar fud an réigiúin agus folláine léinn/fhoghlaimeoirí, agus déanfaidh sé forbairt ar na EmployAbility Clare in 2019. mac léinn, foghlaimeoirí agus tionscnaimh sin. baill foirne a chur chun cinn Lean Rannán Scoileanna an BOO ar aghaidh lena chuid iarrachtaí naisc a fhorbairt le agus tacaíocht a thabhairt di. gníomhaireachtaí agus comhlachtaí eile chun aghaidh a thabhairt ar na dúshláin atá le sárú ag an réigiún tráth a bhfuil cúinsí eacnamaíocha agus sóisialta ag athrú go tréan le linn 2019. Tá an méid sin á bhaint amach trí chur chuige nua a fhorbairt agus a chur i bhfeidhm maidir le comhairliúchán, cur chun feidhme agus meastóireacht. Chothaigh an Rannán Scoileanna naisc láidre le hinstitiúidí tríú leibhéal áitiúla agus náisiúnta chun scoileanna a threorú ar mhaithe le torthaí níos fearr a bhaint amach do scoláirí agus d’fhoghlaimeoirí. In 2019, leanfaidh an BOO den ionadaíocht ar fhóraim Tá ionadaíocht ag Rannán BOaO an Fhorais ar chomhpháirtíochtaí agus líonraí áitiúla, áitiúla, réigiúnacha agus náisiúnta chun dul chun cinn réigiúnacha agus náisiúnta. Is é Stiúrthóir Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna an BOO an t- straitéiseach BOaO a chur chun cinn maidir le hionchuimsiú ionadaí ar Choiste Forbartha Pobail Áitiúil an Chláir (sé chruinniú in 2019), Innovate sóisialta agus forbairt eacnamaíoch lena n-áirítear Limerick (trí chruinniú in 2019), Comhpháirtíocht PAUL (ocht gcruinniú in 2019) agus prótacail le RGFCS agus ballraíocht sna Coistí Forbartha bhuail grúpa idirghníomhaireachta an BOO/RGFCS le chéile ceithre huaire in 2019. Pobail Áitiúla le hÚdaráis Áitiúla an Chláir agus Luimnigh.
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Aguisín 2 Soláthar agus Seirbhísí
Scoileanna Scoileanna Náisiúnta Pobail SNP Mol an Óige, Inis Díomáin, Co. an Chláir SNP Choill na Ráithíní, Tuaim Gréine, Co. an Chláir
Coláistí Pobail Coláiste Chaladh an Treoigh, Caladh an Treoigh, Luimneach Coláiste Chiaráin, Cromadh, Co. Luimnigh Coláiste Íde agus Iosef, Mainistir na Féile, Co. Luimnigh Coláiste Pobail Iósaef, Cill Mocheallóg, Co. Luimnigh Coláiste Mhuire, Eas Géitine, Co. Luimnigh Coláiste na Trócaire, Ráth Caola, Co. Luimnigh Coláiste Dheasumhan, An Caisleán Nua, Co. Luimnigh Coláiste Pobail na hInse, Inis, Co. an Chláir Gairmscoil Inis Díomáin, Inis Díomáin, Co. An Chláir Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh, Sir Harry’s Mall, Limerick Coláiste Collchoille, Drom Collachair, Co. Luimnigh Coláiste Pobail Mhungairit, Mungairit, Co. Luimnigh Coláiste Pobail na Scairbhe, An Scairbh, Co. an Chláir Coláiste Pobail Naomh Áine, Cill Dalua, Co. an Chláir Coláiste Pobail Naomh Eoin Bosco, Cill an Dísirt, Co. an Chláir Coláiste Pobail Naomh Iósaf, Cill Chaoi, Co. an Chláir Coláiste Pobail Chill Mhichíl, Cill Mhichíl, Co. an Chláir Coláiste Pobail Thuamhain, Páirc Mhaoilis, Luimneach Scoileanna Pobail1 Pobalscoil Eoin Baiste, An tOspidéal, Co. Luimnigh Pobalscoil Chill Rois, Cill Rois, Co. an Chláir Scoil Phobail Naomh Caimín, Sionainn, Co. an Chláir Scoil Chuimsitheach Naomh Pádraig, Sionainn, Co. an Chláir
Coláiste Breisoideachais Coláiste Breisoideachais Luimnigh (Suíomh for-rochtana i gColáiste na Ceapaí Móire)
Ionaid Oideachais agus Oiliúna Allamuigh Ionad Oideachais agus Oiliúna Allamuigh Bhoirne, Béal an Chloga, Co. an Chláir Ionad Oideachais agus Oiliúna Allamuigh Chill Fhíonáin, Cill Fhíonáin, Co. Luimnigh
An Feidhmeannas um Obair Óige Seirbhísí do Chomhairle Cathrach agus Contae Luimnigh: Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna, Campas Ascaill Uí Chonaill, Luimneach Seirbhísí do Chontae an Chláir: Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus an Chláir, Bóthar an Stáisiúin, Inis
Soláthar Oideachais Ceoil Scoil Cheoil Luimnigh, Sráid Mulgrave, Luimneach Music Generation Chathair Luimnigh, Foirgneamh Athenaeum, Sráid Cecil, Luimneach Music Generation an Chláir, Ionad BOaO, Campas Chluain Ráda, Páirc Ghnó Chluain Ráda, Inis
1 Faoi chomhphátrúnacht an údaráis Tuarascáil Bhliantúil Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus Chláir 2019
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Soláthar Seirbhísí Oiliúna Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna, Campas an Ráithín, Páirc Ghnó an Ráithín, Luimneach Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas na Shionainne, Eastát Tionsclaíochta na Sionainne, Sionainn, Co. an Chláir Ionad Oideachais agus Oiliúna Fáilteachais, Páirc LEDP, Baile an Róistigh, Luimneach
Soláthar Lánaimseartha
IAT – Iar-Ardteistiméireacht Coláiste Chiaráin, Cromadh, Co. Luimnigh Coláiste Pobail na hInse, Inis, Co. an Chláir Gairmscoil Inis Díomáin, Inis Díomáin, Co. An Chláir Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - An tIonad Glas (Coláiste Orgánach), Drom Collachair, Co. Luimnigh Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Bhaile Chill Mocheallóg, Co. Luimnigh
SDOG - Scéim Deiseanna Oiliúna Gairmoideachais Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - An tIonad Glas (Coláiste Orgánach), Drom Collachair, Co. Luimnigh Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna- Campas Chluain Ráda, Inis, Co. an Chláir Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Bhóthar Chill Mocheallóg, Cathair Luimnigh Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Bhaile Chill Mocheallóg, Co. Luimnigh Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Chill Rois, Co. an Chláir Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas na Scairbhe, Co. an Chláir Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Sheanghualann, Co. Luimnigh
Soláthar Oideachais agus Oiliúna don Óige Ógtheagmháil Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna- Campas Chluain Ráda, Inis, Co. an Chláir Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Bhóthar Chill Mocheallóg, Cathair Luimnigh Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Chill Rois, Co. an Chláir Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas an Ospidéil, Co. Luimnigh Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Shráid na Cathrach, Co. an Chláir Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Ascaill Uí Chonaill, Cathair Luimnigh Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Sheanghualann, Co. Luimnigh Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Thuaim Gréine, Co. an Chláir Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Chrois Theach na Foraire, Cathair Luimnigh Ionad Oiliúna Pobail, Seirbhís Óige Luimnigh, Luimneach Ionad Oiliúna Pobail, Seirbhís Óige an Chláir, Inis
Soláthar Páirtaimseartha Litearthacht, an Tionscnamh um Fhilleadh ar an Oideachas (TFO), Oideachas Pobail, Scileanna don Obair Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Mhainistir na Féile, Co. Luimnigh Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna- Campas Chluain Ráda, Inis, Co. an Chláir Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Bhaile Chill Mocheallóg, Co. Luimnigh Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Chill Rois, Co. an Chláir Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas an Chaisleáin Nua, An Caisleán Nua, Co. Luimnigh Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Ascaill Uí Chonaill, Cathair Luimnigh Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas na Scairbhe, Co. an Chláir Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Lár Bhaile na Sionainne, Brú na Sionna, Co. an Chláir
Tuarascáil Bhliantúil Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Luimnigh agus Chláir 2019
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Comhoibriú le hInstitiúidí Eile Scoil Chaitríona Nic Amhlaidh Céim ar Chéim Ionad Tacaíochta Inimirceach an Chláir Acadamh Óige Mhaigh Rois Cura (Tacaíocht do Thuismitheoirí agus do Dhéagóirí, Ionad Seirbhísí Sóisialta Luimnigh) Mol Foghlama Luimnigh An tIonad do Dhaoine Dífhostaithe Aonad Oideachais Phríosún Luimnigh Scoil Cheoil Luimnigh Seirbhís don Óige Luimnigh Scoil Speisialta Naomh Anna Scoil Speisialta Naomh Cainnigh (Cnoc Naomh Uinseann)
Seirbhísí Sóisialta Cumann Cathaoireacha Rothaí na hÉireann An Cumann Scléaróise Iolraí Ionad Pobail na mBodhar Le Chéile, Cumann Meabhairshláinte Luimnigh Cúram Rehab An Cumann Alzheimer 5B Ospidéal Ollscoile Luimnigh Bráithre na Carthanachta, Luimneach Bráithre na Carthanachta, an Clár Ionad Lae Inis Cara Meabhairshláinte an Chláir (Ospidéal Lae Inse) Seanoira Naomh Camillus
Óige an Phobail faoi Mhíbhuntáiste Tionscadal Athstiúrtha Óige an Gharda Síochána, Baile Uí Neachtain Tionscadal Forbartha Pobail Gharraí Eoin Comhpháirtíocht Spóirt Chathair Luimnigh Ionad Óige Mhuire Lourdes Ionad Cheantar an Chnoic Theas Tionscnamh Óige an Deiscirt Scoil 3 a Chlog Chill Liaile Seirbhís Óige an Chláir Naomh Agaistín
An tSeirbhís Tacaíochta Faisnéise, Earcaíochta agus Treorach (STFET) STFET Chathair agus Chontae Luimnigh, Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Ascaill Uí Chonaill, Cathair Luimnigh STFET Chontae an Chláir, Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Chluain Ráda, Inis, Co. an Chláir
Seirbhísí Tacaíochta Forbartha Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna Seirbhís Tacaíochta Taighde agus Forbartha, Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Bóthar Chill Mocheallóg, Luimneach Lena n-áirítear: • Foghlaim le Cuidiú Teicneolaíochta • Forbairt Ghairmiúil • Dearbhú Cáilíochta (Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Chluain Ráda, Inis, Co. an Chláir) Seirbhís Tacaíochta Taighde agus Forbartha, Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Bóthar Chill Mocheallóg, Luimneach Seirbhís Tacaíochta Ionchuimsithe Ghníomhaigh, Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna - Campas Bóthar Chill Mocheallóg, Luimneach
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TTOA An Tionscnamh um Threoir san Oideachas Aosach CTIC An Ciste Tearmainn, Imirce agus Comhtháthaithe TFO An Tionscnamh um Fhilleadh ar an Oideachas MRB Measúnú Rangbhunaithe CP Coláiste Pobail CCTE An Creat Comhchoiteann Tagartha Eorpach le haghaidh Teangacha CBO Coláiste Breisoideachais LGGS Láraonad Grinnfhiosrúcháin an Gharda Síochána FGL Forbairt Ghairmiúil Leanúnach RLGÓ An Roinn Leanaí agus Gnóthaí Óige RGFCS An Roinn Gnóthaí Fostaíochta agus Coimirce Sóisialaí DEIS Comhionannas Deiseanna a Sholáthar i Scoileanna ROS An Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna TA Teagmhálaí Ainmnithe RCPA An Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe BCTE Béarla do Chainteoirí Teangacha Eile ITLM Iarraidh agus Tuairisciú ar Leithdháileadh Maoinithe BOaO Breisoideachas agus Oiliúint RGCS An Rialachán Ginearálta maidir le Cosaint Sonraí GFGS Grinnfhiosrúchán an Gharda Síochána S⁊S Sláinte agus Sábháilteacht MT Measúnú Tosaigh TFC Teicneolaíocht Faisnéise agus Cumarsáide FET Faisnéis, Earcaíocht agus Treoir CCBS Creat Cáilíochta ‘Ag Breathnú ar an Scoil Againne’ CFPÁ Coiste Forbartha Pobail Áitiúil CFÁ Cuideachta Forbartha Áitiúil PEPÁ Plean Eacnamaíoch agus Pobail Áitiúil PSIB Plean Soláthair Ilbhliantúil MT Meabhrán Tuisceana FSRLI Fóram Scileanna Réigiúnach an Lár-Iarthair NALA An Áisíneacht Náisiúnta Litearthachta d'Aosaigh FNF Foirgneamh atá nach mór Neodrach ó thaobh Fuinnimh de IBOaOA Ionad Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna Allamuigh OSR An Oifig um Sholáthar Rialtais TFE An Stiúrthóireacht um Thacaíocht agus Forbairt Eagraíochta FG Forbairt Ghairmiúil CSF Comhaontú Soláthair Feidhmíochta PDST An tSeirbhís um Fhorbairt Ghairmiúil do Mhúinteoirí
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IAT Iar-Ardteistiméireacht CTFC Córas Tacaíochta d’Fhoghlaimeoirí Cláir DC Dearbhú Cáilíochta QQI Dearbhú Cáilíochta agus Cáilíochtaí Éireann CLS Comhaontú Leibhéil Seirbhíse CFS Comhaontú Feidhmíochta Straitéisí SOLAS An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna FMS Féinmheastóireacht Scoile STEAM Eolaíocht, Teicneolaíocht, Innealtóireacht, Ealaín agus Matamaitic STEM Eolaíocht, Teicneolaíocht, Innealtóireacht agus Matamaitic FCT Foghlaim le Cuidiú Teicneolaíochta TBCTE Teagasc Béarla do Chainteoirí Teangacha Eile ARO Anailís ar Riachtanais Oiliúna DUF Dearadh Uilíoch don Fhoghlaim TFF Timpeallacht Fhíorúil Foghlama CGO Coiste Gairmoideachais SDOG Scéim Deiseanna Oiliúna Gairmoideachais MSU Meastóireacht Scoile Uile
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