For schools in Ireland
A joined-up workspace for Irish school governance, finance oversight, board activity and inspection preparation.
Review public information, policies and live website evidence.
Prepare clear, decision-ready papers for the board.
Run a practical check of core board governance evidence.
Prepare the annual review and its supporting evidence.
Clarify collective oversight and individual board roles.
Turn applicable circulars into owned governance actions.
Organise current records for Whole School Evaluation.
Track policy ownership, approval, review and publication.
Plan an acceptable use policy for Irish schools: Webwise guidance, online safety, mobile phone circulars, board approval and a practical review checklist.
Plan board adoption of the Child Protection Procedures 2025: deadline, CSS1 templates, DLP training, publication, staff awareness and recorded decisions.
Bí Cineálta means “be kind”. What the procedures require of Irish schools and boards, plus a free printable ten-point readiness checklist.
What an Irish school code of behaviour must include under the NEWB guidelines: consultation, suspension, expulsion, review and a free board checklist.
What a Designated Liaison Person (DLP) and deputy DLP do in Irish schools: appointment, Tusla reporting, training and a free printable handover checklist.
WSE reports explained: find published reports, understand findings and help your board of management plan, record and review its school’s response.