Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) launched the ETBI Patrons’ Framework on Ethos for ETB schools across the country at an event recently in Naas, Co. Kildare.
ETB schools are state, co-educational, multi-denominational schools underpinned by the core values of excellence in education, care, equality, community, and respect. The ETBI Patrons’ Framework on Ethos, which was developed by ETBI and the Centre for Evaluation, Quality, and Inspection at Dublin City University (DCU), supports all ETB schools in Limerick and Clare in living out their ethos. The Framework applies to the Community National Schools and Community Colleges under the patronage of ETBs.
Carl O’Brien, Education Editor at the Irish Times, moderated a panel discussion on the theme ‘Ethos in Action,’ featuring staff, learners, and parents from across the ETB sector on the practical use of the ethos Framework.
Speaking in advance of the launch event, George O’Callaghan, Chief Executive of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, said: “We welcome the launch of the ETBI Patrons’ Framework on Ethos which reaffirms the impressive achievements we note in all of our schools, in particular the innovations in learning and teaching, our inclusive practices and most importantly our commitment to both excellence in education and equality.”
Donncha O Treasaigh, Director of Schools with Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board also welcomed the launch stating that “ETB Community National Schools and Community Colleges have an excellent reputation in serving all the needs of the communities we serve, a reputation that is borne out in the outstanding achievements of our students who are supported in reaching their full potential and self-fulfilment in life.”
Both Mr. O’Callaghan and Mr. O Treasaigh contributed significantly in the deliberations at national level to reach this historic milestone as they work on the ETBI Patrons Framework Committee.
An Ethos Coordinator has been appointed by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board to support ETB schools across Limerick and Clare in the implementation of the Framework. Speaking about the impact of the Ethos Framework, Limerick and Clare ETB’s Ethos Coordinator, Christine Noonan, stated “This Framework is the culmination of ten years of extensive national consultation, research and policymaking that reflects our modern society. It articulates for the first time what it means to be an ETB school. Today is a historic day for the ETB school community.”
For more information and to download a copy of the framework click here ETB Patronage and Ethos – ETBI
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