Schools Branch

Schools Branch
Schools Branch Officers are involved in the strategic management and planning of nursery, primary and post-primary school provision across the Board’s area.
 
Amongst the range of core activities, officers within Schools Branch:
 
  • oversee the appointment of leadership posts in controlled schools;

  • contribute to the training for principals and Boards of Governors;

  • advise on matters relating to the functions and duties of Boards of Governors of controlled schools;

  • provide advice and support to schools, parents, external agencies and the wider community;

  • respond to a range of parental issues, concerns and complaints;

  • meet regularly with consultative committees;

  • contribute to the administration of pre-school education through the Pre-School Education Advisory Group;

  • provide advice and support relating to suspensions and expulsions of pupils;

  • provide advice and support to parents who educate their children at home;

  • co-ordinate and oversee administration and support during school inspections.

 
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