The ACCS Induction Programme for newly appointed Principals and Deputy Principals will be facilitated over two sessions in the 2026/27 school year. The first session takes place in August in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone where ACCS will be working in tandem with the Oide Leadership Team. The follow-up session will take place on the 20th October at ACCS Head Office. The Induction programme is accredited by Oide and is a bespoke programme designed for newly appointed senior leaders working in schools in our sector.

OBJECTIVES: This comprehensive programme is designed to support new school leaders in their understanding of topics such as School Governance with reference to:

• Understanding, maintaining, and developing the key relationship between the joint patrons, the Board of Management and the school community

• Managing Child Protection

• Admissions: Leading the inclusive school

• Managing Data Protection

• Financial Matters (FSSU)

• Health & Safety, Site and Building Matters

• Leading HR and building positive working relationships with colleagues

• Managing SSE and school policy development

• Developing meaningful, collaborative teaching and learning experiences

• Supporting the care and management of students

Participants will be given opportunities to learn about the C&C sector, to network with colleagues and to work with experienced senior leadership teams from C&C schools during this programme.

Each participant will receive a reference guide/handbook which includes useful and relevant resources, templates and guidelines.