Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board
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Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board Annual Report 2016 2 Galway and Roscommon ETB Annual Report 2016 Contents: Chapter 1 – Organisation and Corporate Governance Chairperson’s Statement 7 CE Introduction 8 Legislative Background 9 Corporate Governance 10 Capital Projects 2014 13 Financial Information 16 Chapter 2 – Second Level Schools and Provision 18 Coláiste an Ardeaspaig Mhic Éil /Archbishop McHale College 19 Coláiste an Chreagáin 20 Coláiste an Eachréidh, An Coiléar Bán 21 Coláiste an Chláirín / Clarin College 22 Coláiste Bhaile Chláir 23 Coláiste Bhríde / St. Brigid’s College 24 Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa / St. Killian’s College 25 Coláiste Cholmcille 26 Coláiste Ghobnait 27 Coláiste Mhuirlinne / Merlin College 28 Coláiste na bPiarsach 29 Coláiste na Coiribe 30 Coláiste Naomh Éinne 31 Coláiste Naomh Eoin 32 Coláiste Naomh Feichín 33 Coláiste Pobail Ail Finn / Elphin Community College 34 Coláiste Pobail na Gaillimhe / Galway Community College 35 Coláiste Pobail na Mainistreach /Abbey Community College 36 Coláiste Pobail Ros Comáin / Roscommon Community College 37 Institiúid Theicniúil na Gaillimhe – GTI 38 Galway and Roscommon ETB Principals, Deputy Principals and Schools 39 Chapter 3 – Further Education and Training Services 40 Map highlighting the locations of GRETB schools and centres of Further Education and Training 42 Management Overview of Further Education and Training Services 2013/14 44 GRETB Training Centre 48 Community Education 49 Adult Guidance and Information Service 50 Provision of Teaching Services to other Institutions 52 Education Centre – Castlerea Prison 53 Adult Literacy 54 Back to Education Initiative 60 Vocation Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) 68 Youthreach 76 Advocacy 84 Western Regional Drugs Tasks Force 85 Breacadh 88 Youthwork 90 Petersburg Outdoor Education Centre 96 GRETB Retirement 2016 97 Galway and Roscommon ETB Annual Report 2016 3 4 Galway and Roscommon ETB Annual Report 2016 Chapter 1 _________________________________ Organisation and Corporate Governance Galway and Roscommon ETB Annual Report 2016 5 6 Galway and Roscommon ETB Annual Report 2016 Chairperson’s Address Cllr. Michael Maher During 2016 I had the great pleasure of being elected as Chairperson of GRETB for 2016/17 which was a particularly busy year for me and for GRETB. I welcome the publication of the 2016 Annual Report and the positive developments while increasing our Learner and Staff numbers which continues to improve our Learners experience. The Annual Report highlights GRETB’s year on year success in delivering excellent educational and training services in Galway County / City / Roscommon. GRETB has an annual budget of €100 million, staff of 1800 and 25,00 learners. The Board of Management work very closely with the CE and senior management staff to ensure GRETB deliver excellent learning opportunities and improved facilities. Various Capital Projects were delivered in 2016 with ongoing meetings to ensure delivery of new schools in Athenry. Quarterly meetings have set up with all Oireachtas members in seeking additional funding for new projects identified in 2016. I am a board member of VEC / GRETB since 2009 and have found members to be very focused in striving for an enhanced – co-ordinated and balanced service for everyone. This dynamic Board puts people first, works to highlight issues of importance and promote the many services currently provided by GRETB. With the finances of the economy improving and the recruitment embargo eased, this has a positive impact on the ever-increasing demand for the services that GRETB provide. The highlight of my term as Chairperson was attending various Award Ceremonies to promote the excellence and achievements of our student’s in our 20 GRETB schools and our learners in our 40 Further Education and Training Centres. I offer my condolences to all staff who suffered bereavements during the past year. Finally, I would like to compliment the CE, David Leahy, his Senior Management and all staff for their success in 2016 and for their excellent leadership and direction in ensuring that GRETB continue to improve our learner’s experience while simultaneously improving governance practices. I look forward to working with you all in the coming years. Cllr. Michael Moegie Maher. Galway and Roscommon ETB Annual Report 2016 7 Mr. David Leahy, Chief Executive GRETB Chief Executive Address Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board is pleased to bring to you the Annual Report of GRETB for 2016. 2016 has been a year when GRETB has continued to improve our learners’ experience while simultaneously improving governance practices. We have continued to increase our learner and staff numbers as we respond to ever increasing demands from our learners and their education and training requirements. Notwithstanding these positive developments, given the size, scale and responsibilities of this ETB, the need for GRETB to develop appropriate governance structures in terms of an IT system and management / staffing team cannot be overstated. The developments led by the Department of Education and Skills, to respond to these structural deficits, should be expedited in the shortest possible timeframe to ensure that we minimise the associated risks. Details of the GRETB developments are outlined in this report, and are a reminder of the enormous progress that has been made this year. The various ETB schools detail their statistics and achievements for 2016, as does the Further Education and Training Services. These are outlined in the separate sections of this Report. Overall I wish to convey my thanks and appreciation to: . Each member of the Board for their active co-operation in promoting the business of Galway & Roscommon ETB in so many ways – serving on Interview Boards, participating in Boards of Management, in Consultative Committees, attending Regional and National Meetings; . The Principals, Deputy Principals and Co-ordinators for the progressive manner in which they lead their schools and centres; The teachers for the quality of their work both inside and outside the classroom; The Adult and Further Education staff, for their commitment to quality in a time of great change for the sector. The non-teaching staff for their commitment and loyalty; the parents for their unfailing support; the Boards of Managements, the various Sub-Committees etc, who give so generously of their time in promoting the work of GRETB. The officials of the Department of Education and Skills and Solas for their co-operation in expandingthe work of the GRETB. Finally, I wish to acknowledge the retirements of long serving members of staff and wish them health and happiness in their retirement and to thank them for their service. GRETB looks forward to continuing to work in partnership with all our Staff, Board Members, Parents, Teachers, Students, Learners and other stakeholders. David Leahy – Chief Executive. 8 Galway and Roscommon ETB Annual Report 2016 Legislative Background The Education and Training Board Act 2013 established the Education and Training Boards throughout the country. Under the ETB Act 2013, responsibility for the development of policy rests with the Education and Training Board and is a reserved function. The implementation of policy is an executive function. Code of Practice for the Governance of Education and Training Boards Education and Training Board Act 2013 Further Education and Training Board Act 2013 Protected Disclosures Act 2014 Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 Freedom of Information Act 2014 Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 Official Languages Act 2003 Equality Act 2004 Disability Act 2005 Data Protection Act 1988 Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2003 Education Act 1998 Standards in Public Office Act 2001 Galway and Roscommon ETB Annual Report 2016 9 Corporate Governance Introduction: Effective management and leadership within Galway and Roscommon ETB, remains a key priority. In this context, effective and efficient governance provides the basis on which managers can manage and leadership is cultivated. Galway and Roscommon ETB adopted the ‘Code of Practice for the Governance of Education and Training Boards’ and provided a training schedule for GRETB members. Composition of Education and Training Boards as per the Education & Training Board Act 2013 The Board of Galway and Roscommon ETB consists of 21 members comprising twelve members elected by the local authority; two members who are members of staff of the Education and Training Board; two members each of whom are the parent of a child who has not reached eighteen years of age and is registered as a student in a centre for education or recognised school, or is the parent of a learner in a children detention school, prison, education or training facility or other facility maintained by any other public service body where the board provides education or training; and five members with interest or knowledge in education and training from persons nominated by (i) business/industry/employers, (ii) learners and (iii) management/leaders of recognised schools. The membership of Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board 12 Local Authority elected members 2 Galway and Roscommon ETB elected staff representatives 2 elected Parents Association representatives 5 elected Community representatives. Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board Members Back row L to r: Mr. Felim McDonnell, Cllr. Michael Mulligan, Cllr. Noel Larkin, Ms. Mary Reardon, Cllr. Niall McNeilis, Ms. Olive Kelly,