Programme 351, Páiric Clerkin at the IPPN Conference 2019 (30-1-19)

Presented and produced by Seán Delaney Theme tune by David Vesey. This week I bring you the first of my interviews recorded at the 2019 annual conference of the Irish Primary Principals' Network. The theme of the conference was Sustainable Leadership: Challenges and Opportunities. My interview today is with the Chief Executive Officer of the Network, Páiric Clerkin. Among the various topics discussed this week are: Relief from teaching duties on one day a week for teaching principals Restoration of posts of responsibility in larger schools Establishment of the Primary Education Forum (Calendar of reform) Problems in schools arising from children who are homeless or in direct provision His priorities for the year ahead (mentoring and the Centre for School Leadership; redeveloping online services) Members’ positive response to the address by the Minister for Education and Skills Applying for a position as School Principal Prioritising for principals and making school leadership "doable" Teachers’ developing their expertise in areas they’re passionate about Transitioning into the role of CEO of the IPPN The writings of Andy Hargreaves