In conjunction with the Department of Education, Educate Together offers training and support to members of our Boards of Management, supporting schools to develop and maintain high standards in leadership and governance. The national office provides training using a mixture of in person/face-to-face events, as well as online sessions, usually delivered via Zoom. Please see links below to register for individual sessions.
Training is provided in the following areas:
- The Board as a Corporate Entity
- Data Protection
- Child Protection Guidelines
- Finance
- Legal Issues
- Anti-bullying Procedures
- Recruitment and Appointment
Please note as of January 2024, primary school board of management training modules are undergoing re-development. Dates will be added as and when redeveloped modules are made available. Until then the training below is on offer:
Board of Management Training – Upcoming Sessions
All members are encouraged to avail of training.
Please note, some sessions are in-person and some are delivered online; finance training is of particular importance/interest to treasurers and those preparing school accounts, but all board members are welcome and are encouraged to attend.
Data Protection training content applies to primary and post-primary school boards.
Board of Management Training Schedule - Autumn 2025
