Cpsma handbook 2012

ADMISSIONS/ENROLMENT POLICY Glasheen Boys' School This policy was reviewed in October 2013 and last updated in November 2016, using the 'Enrolment Policy Review guidelines in CPSMA Board of Management Handbook 2012, p 196 -202. CPSMA Handbook. Rationale a) To provide encouragement to teachers to undertake professional development courses which enhance their teaching and promote a standard of excellence throughout the school b) The need for the school to devise a policy on course days is primarily to assist in the smooth operation of the school Health and Safety Authority. The Board of Management must also consider its 'duty of care' in the school and this must be an integral part of any Health and Safety policy. Relationship to characteristic spirit of the school The BOM seek the creation of a safe and healthy working environment for all members of the school community. Aims The CPSMA Management Board Members handbook, 2007. Guidelines from the Irish National Teachers Organisation, 2012. Managing chronic health conditions in schools. Essential Reading/References Child Protection Procedures for Primary & Post Primary Schools. (DES) 2011. Children First National Guidance for the Protection & Welfare of Children. Circulars 0022/2010,0063/2010 & 65/2011(see pack) Stay Safe Programme (now obligatory) Protection for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 Scoil Iosa "Ni neart go cur le cheile ("Our strength is in our unity) Scoil Iosa, Ballyhaunis, is a co educational mainstream primary school catering for children from 4 yrs to 13 yrs. It was formed with the amalgamation of St Mary's Boys National School and St Joseph's Convent of Mercy National School. National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 (Note: not commenced) Circulars issued by the Department of Education and Skills; It is important to note that where schools/ETBs may have a particular concern or query in relation to data protection, advice should be sought at an e