Almost 30 school governors attended an information evening in Londonderry on Monday evening to learn more about the role of transferor governors in local schools in Northern Ireland.
The first two ‘Set Apart’ information evenings on the role of Transferor Governor will be taking place this week in Derry (Monday, 4 February) and Enniskillen (Wednesday, 6 February).
The Transferor Representatives’ Council (TRC) would like to invite School Governors to an information evening on the role of a Transferor Governor. Each evening runs from 7.30pm to 9.30pm (tea/coffee served from 7.00pm)
The Transferor Representatives’ Council (TRC) wishes to send the Rt Rev Ken Good, Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, its best wishes on news of his impending retirement.
Dr Peter Hamill, Secretary to the Board of Education (NI), and Dr Ken Fennelly, Secretary to the Board of Education (RI), recently visited Tallinn in Estonia to take part in the annual conference of the International Association for Christian Education.
A new video from the Transferors Representatives’ Council presents an overview of the role of a transferor governor in controlled schools in Northern Ireland, and their opportunities and responsibilities in promoting a positive Christian ethos in their school.
The role of the Church in schools is a vital link in the mission of the Church and it is so important that we keep our presence in the governance of schools through Transferor Governors.
The Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland’s Interfaith Sub–Group has published its first newsletter, which includes information about the history of safeguarding in the Church of Ireland and current projects being undertaken by the Church of Ireland Safeguarding Board.
The Church of Ireland Board of Education (Northern Ireland) are delivering training evenings for those who work with children and young people. Each session will provide a presentation that can be used by leaders to deliver to their children and young people to promote good practice when using technology.
The Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) has launched the first ‘baseline assessment’ of the controlled schools sector in Northern Ireland.
