1. Continuous Professional Development: PMDS
2019

2. Refresher Objectives By the end of today you will have:
A better understanding of how we integrate with FET objectives and discussed if it matters
Set the context to brief staff re PMDS and where it ‘fits’ in FET and relevance of same
Developed a better understanding of how to engage with PMDS and considered your own approach and style

3. Context: There is a major ongoing process of integration and transformation in fully developing the further education and training system…
Establishment phase
Building systems & capability
Multi-annual strategic planning
Outcomes Focus
FET Strategy commits to a system of outcomes-based planning and funding
New Ecosystem
SOLAS and ETBs becoming established as part of new skills development ecosystem (National Skills Council, Regional Skills Fora)
Planning
Build on the foundation and continual improvement of FARR annual planning framework.
Data
Supported by the development or robust learner data tracking system
Strategic Pilots
Initiative tested and developed a process with 3 ETBs.
Targets
3 year national targets for FET set down in SOLAS Corporate Plan.
Agreements
Templates developed to support ETBs in building up strategic performance agreements
Consult
Event in September, internal & external consultation, pilots to test process.

4. DES new Strategy Statement 2019 – 2021 under development:
       

5. DES Action Plan for Education 2016 – 2019
DES – Action Plan for Education 2016 – 2019: ‘Clear ambition for Ireland to become the best education service in Europe over next decade’. New targets by end of 2019
Goal 1: Improve the learning experience and the success of learners. (Objective 1.5: Increase the use of ICT in teaching, learning and assessment so that learners are equipped with the necessary skills to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing learning environment)

6. Continued….
Goal 2 (of 5) is to improve the progress of learners at risk of educational disadvantage or learners with SEN
&
Goal 3 – is to help those delivering education services to continuously improve
Examples of how these link to CTCs?
*Innovation ‘pilot’ (2)with An Cosán – blended learning……………
*Innovation ‘pilot’ (1) QFI – Centre Improvement Evaluation Plan (CIEP)
*CPD programmes in both BPs & IACTO supported including possible Leargas Erasmus+ project
*Learner Progression & Tracking & Modes of Learning for CTCs
*Business Plan Objectives and meeting FARRs targets

7. DES & SOLAS
New data recording systems to support SOLAS planning for FET funding- Funding Allocation Request & Review (FARRs) & Programme & Learner Support Services (PLSS). These must be populated as a priority to provide a transparent, effective and accountable FET sector
Noted that gaps remain in terms of learner outcomes. Tracking hugely important going forward, remember 9 ‘modes of learning’ in CTC key documents
YOUTHREACH programme review & DES Inspectorate & potential links……….

8. Learner rights in the FET Sector
My role
CTC
&
PMDS

9. Performance Management Development System
Strategic Management Initiative
Partnership 2000/Programme for Prosperity and Fairness
Benchmarking
Need for systematic planning and for developing skills of individuals
Increasing learner demand for service and accountability
Good Practice - Management of Staff
Opportunity to manage expectations, consult re changes, have a private but planned chat, talk about issues of concern, plan CPD/Training and take BP feedback on a 1:1 basis

10. The Purpose of PMDS is to..
Contribute to continuous improvement in performance.
Create greater clarity about what is to be achieved.
Provide a basis for all staff to consider their performance in the context of clear BP objectives and links to ETB/DES requirements.
Provide a basis for staff to consider their development in terms of the skills/competencies necessary to meet these objectives.
Identify and provide appropriate competencies to achieve agreed objectives.

11. PMDS is only a tool…for a conversation
To help deliver CTC Objectives.
To help deliver FET/ETB Strategic Plans.
To help deliver CTC Business Plans.
To help to change Culture.
To help devise appropriate Centre and Individual Training and Development Programme.

12. PMDS is: Motivating Old fashioned good management About the person
A structured way of doing things
Simple
Linked to CTC BP objectives

13. PMDS is not: About the forms Complex An add on For HR/IR purposes
A disciplinary process

14. How does it work in my CTC?
Current practice is?
What is good?
What needs reviewing?
Clear links to overall BP/ETB/FET strategies?
Room for improvement?
Why bother?
Magic Wand
What if it doesn’t work?