We’re so happy to present the DDLETB Newsletter. The focus of this newsletter is on how our schools, centres and colleges have adapted to teaching and learning during the COVID pandemic.

We have contributions from every level, from infants, second-level, Youthreach and further education.

Download the DDLETB COVID Newsletter Dec 2020 Web

The DDLETB Connect Project is delighted to present another month of ‘Digital Learning 4 Every1’. These events provide in-class support for both DDLETB educators and learners.

Our learning community events are designed for learners and educators to learn side by side as the CPD events teams live into your classroom. If you’d like to join any of the December sessions then access our brochure of events.

Digital Learning for Everyone Digital CPD December

DDLETB are delighted to announce that the Parental Preference Voting Portal for Primary Schools scheduled for opening in September 2021 is NOW OPEN. 

Howth, Donaghmede, Dublin 13. – 8 Classroom designated as a Gaelscoileanna 

Sallynoggin, Killiney – 8 Classroom, parents will be asked to vote on preferred language (English or Gaeilge)  

A patron of each school has to be decided. Parental preferences of parents/guardians of children who live in the school planning areas to be served by the new schools, together with the level of diversity currently available in these areas, are key to decisions in relation to the patronage of the schools.  

To vote/ express your preference in the Patronage Competition please click here: https://patronage.education.gov.ie 

 Please Support a DDLETB Community National School/ Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail

Preferences are collected in a survey called the Online Patronage Process System (OPPS).   To access the system to vote/ make your preference, parents/ guardians will need an Eircode and their child’s PPS number.   

Your Eircode must be in the designated demographic area in order to vote.  If you experience any issues, have a query about your Eircode or access to the OPPS please contact opps@education.gov.ie   

DDLETB have applied for patronage of both new schools and we are asking parents/ guardians to please support us by voting for a DDLETB Community National School/ Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail 

Visit our designated Community National School website www.cns.ie to view our CNS model and access information on our multi-belief ‘Goodness Me, Goodness You Programme’.  

If you have any questions regarding our CNS/ Community National School model or our patronage application, please get in touch with janetmurphy@ddletb.com 

 To stay up to date with information on schools in your area, please follow us on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages 

Sallynoggin, Killiney: 

www.facebook.com/DDLETBSouthDublin 

www.instagram.com/southdublinschools 

Howth, Donaghmede, Dublin 13: 

www.facebook.com/howthdonaghmedeschools 

www.instagram.com/howthdonaghmedeschools 

Both areas: 

www.twitter.com/cnsinyourarea 

 To vote/ express your preference in the Patronage Competition please click here: https://patronage.education.gov.ie 

 Please Support a DDLETB Community National School/ Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail
 

*Please note that the expression of parental preference for patronage of a school is not an application for enrolment. Once the school has been established, you must apply directly to the school if you wish to enrol your child.  Also, if your Eircode is not eligible for voting this does not mean that your child cannot enrol in the school.  The Eircode system is used for voting purposes only. 

Mitigating Against Educational Disadvantage Fund (MAEDF):
Calling all Community Education providers/groups: Open Call for Funding!

DDLETB Further Education and Training (FET) Service in conjunction with SOLAS has launched an open call for funding aimed primarily at local Community Education Providers/Groups.

The Mitigating Against Educational Disadvantage Fund (MAEDF) aims to address educational disadvantage which may be experienced by learners and has a particular focus on supporting the engagement and re-engagement of learners in the community. This call aims to reduce barriers to participation in FET by facilitating wider access to digital technologies, equipment, materials etc.

The Mitigating Against Educational Disadvantage Fund (MAEDF) of €8 million was announced as part of Budget 2021.

The purpose of the fund is to support community education provision targeted at adult learners, who have the highest level of need. It aims to increase the participation of disadvantaged learners, particularly those on literacy and basic skills programmes at NFQ levels 1 to 3. The fund has a strong focus on building the digital infrastructure of community education providers and increasing their capacity in delivering online learning.

Administration of the MAEDF Grant

Funds are allocated by SOLAS to DDLETB, who is responsible for the administration and management of funding within its region.

Expenditure

Approved funding allocation for any activity under the MAEDF must;

(a) Be used for the specific purpose intended

(b) All expenditure to be completed by 2020 year-end

(c) Not to be used for any pay costs or costs of a recurring nature

(d) Be compliant with Circular DPR 13/14 governing the payment of grants

(e) A tax clearance certificate for the grantee organisation must accompany each application.

(f) Maintain records of expenditure for audit purposes.

Applications for funding can be under one or more of these four strands:

1: Digital Technologies

2: Learner Assistance

3: Reach Out/Mentoring

4: Covid 19 Exceptional Circumstances

Click here for the Application Form

Click here for the DDLETB MAEDF Funding Guidelines (Updated 18 Nov)

Click here to learn more about the DDLETB Mitigating against Educational Disadvantage Fund (MAEDF)

Closing date: 27th November 2020

Contact aedinotoole@ddletbaes.ie for more information.

Dublin & Dún Laoghaire Education & Training Board is currently applying for the patronage of the new Post-Primary School in Blackrock, Booterstown and Dún Laoghaire.

The Department of Education decides which areas of the country need schools. The Department creates a catchment area for schools and invites parents to vote for their preferred patron.

You can vote for your school patron on the Department’s Online Patronage Preference System (OPPS).

Who can vote in the primary patronage survey? 

Parents of children / young people living in the catchment area can vote. To vote you will need your child’s PPS number and your Eircode.

You can find more information on the post-primary school processes on the Department’s website here.

If you have any further questions regarding DDLETB and post-primary school patronage , don’t hesitate to get in touch with Janet: janetmurphy@ddletb.ie

Who will build the new school?

The Department of Education and Skills is responsible for the site acquisition, planning permission and building of all new school buildings, regardless of the patron. Schools that opened in the last few years have all opened in temporary accommodation.