1. AN EFFECTIVE PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
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AN EFFECTIVE PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
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2. Parents Associations - Aims and Objectives
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Parents Associations - Aims and Objectives
To give parents / guardians at local and national level an opportunity to voice their opinions on the education of their children
To promote the greater involvement of parents / guardians in partnership with School Management, Teachers and Students in the educational system, having due respect for these partners.
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3. Aims and Objectives (continued)
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Aims and Objectives (continued)
To organise all parents / guardians of pupils attending Vocational Schools and Community colleges.
To represent at all levels, the views and interests of Parents / guardians of pupils attending Vocational Schools and Community Colleges.
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To co-operate and negotiate with all relevant bodies in securing the best possible education and other services for the pupils attending Vocational Schools and Community Colleges.
To foster in every way possible our social and cultural values, as well as academic aims.
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5. VEC Schools National Parents Organisation - N.P.A.V.S.C.C.
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VEC Schools National Parents Organisation - N.P.A.V.S.C.C.
Who are we: -
The National Parents’ Association for Vocational Schools and Community Colleges (NPAVSCC) was established in 1985 as a voluntary organisation representing the interests of parents / guardians of second level students in the vocational sector.
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6. NPAVSCC The National Executive consists of:
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NPAVSCC
The National Executive consists of:
Delegates from School and/or County
Parents representatives on VEC’s
Associate Members
Officer Board
4 Nominees to NPCpp
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7. NPAVSCC ROLE Organise and debate Issues at National Level :
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NPAVSCC ROLE
Organise and debate Issues at National Level :
Bullying/Suicide
Healthy Eating
School policy changes
Curriculum changes
Election of Parents to relevant bodies
Reform of NPCpp and ADC
Technology role in classrooms
Safe internet use
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8. NPAVSCC Role Contd. Policy on Bus Transport/Boundary changes
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NPAVSCC Role Contd.
Policy on Bus Transport/Boundary changes
Meeting stakeholders in Education
Focal point for joint actions (Stand Up for Education with TUI)
Memorandum of Understanding with IVEA
Active role in whole School Evaluation
Forum/voice for VEC elected Representatives
Increasing representation in 2009 elections.
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9. NPCpp structure COMPASS
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NPCpp structure
COMPASS
Co-Operation of Minority Religion & Protestant Parents Association
CSPA
Catholic Schools Parents Association
FEDCBS
Federation of Parents Councils in Christian Brothers & other Catholic Secondary Schools
PACCS
Parents Association of Community & Comprehensive Schools
NPAVSCC
National Parents’ Association for Vocational Schools and Community Colleges
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10. School Parents’ Association Guidelines
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School Parents’ Association Guidelines
Parents’ Association acts as a means of communication between parents / guardians and the school.
It is important in setting up a Parent Association that the partnership be seen as mutually beneficial to Parents / Guardians, Teachers, School and Pupils and non-threatening.
Parents’ Association should aim to establish a high degree of trust. If there is trust and integrity between parents, teachers and school, all parties benefit.
Parents / guardians are stakeholders in the school and should be able to influence school policy through their representatives.
It is important to remember that the Educational/Technical and Professional aspects of education belong to the teachers (Educationalists) and the school and not to the parents / guardians.
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11. The Parents’ Association
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The Parents’ Association
Parents’ Association is a focus point for the school to communicate with parents / guardians on policy and other major issues.
Schools Associations need to set down guidelines for electing Committee.
Examples might be: -
Association to have representatives from all catchment areas.
Seek nominations from each area.
The committee elects its Officers including two representatives to go forward to represent their school at National level.
Issues arising during the year can be supported by the association.
Assist with organisation & arrangements of social events & seminars.
While fundraising is not an obligation of the Parents’ Association,
sufficient funds should be there to enable the Officers carry out their duties at local and National Level : -
Attend National Executive meetings.
Attend Annual National Congress
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12. Functions of a Parents’ Association
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Functions of a Parents’ Association
(i) To support the endeavours of those managing the school: -
To raise standards of education in the school,
To secure improvements in the quality of education which the school provides, and
To develop to their fullest potential the personality, talents and mental and physical abilities of the pupils attending the school
(ii) To make representations: -
To the school’s Principal and to the VEC regarding arrangements in the school and/or area for promoting the involvement of parents / guardians in the education of such of those parents / guardians own children as attend the school and of its pupils generally
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13. Functions of a Parents’ Association (contd.)
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Functions of a Parents’ Association (contd.)
(iii) To promote contact between: -
(i) The school,
(ii) The Parent body,
(iii) Parents / guardians of prospective pupils of the school,
(iv) Pupils in attendance at the school,
(v) The community, and
(vi) Such other persons as it appears to the Association appropriate to include
(iv) The Parents’ association should hold an annual general meeting: -
(i) Not more than 12 months after the Association is established, and
(ii) After that first report, at intervals of not more than 12 months
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14. Suggested Activities for Parents’Associations
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Suggested Activities for Parents’Associations
Monthly meetings
Nominate 2 parents to attend the county association meetings(Scheme meetings)
Nominate 2 parents to attend National Executive meeting(Every 4/6 weeks in Portlaoise)
Arrange for speakers to come in to inform parents on educational/health/social issues.
Parenting courses
Support debs. committee
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15. Support school with quiz nights, matches, debates etc.
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Support school with quiz nights, matches, debates etc.
Organise stand for enrolment night to encourage new parents to join the parents association.
Parents need to be seen
Support the book scheme in the school
Produce a newsletter
Social night for all parents
Attending any school activity where parent support is required
Attending training for Parents Associations as outlined by NPCpp
Attend the annual conference of NPAVSCC/NPCpp
Fundraising
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