Education Support Centre Governance Modernisation Steering Group

Steering Group
Administrative support
Confidentiality
Meeting documents
Contact Details

Steering Group

A Steering Group to lead on the development of a programme of actions for the modernisation of governance and accountability arrangements for Education Support Centres and to oversee its implementation.

Terms of Reference of the Steering Group

approve a strategic programme of priority actions for the modernisation of governance and accountability arrangements for Education Support Centres together with identified targets, outcomes, and timeframes and oversee implementation
provide direction and governance for the programme of actions and be the escalation point for the resolution of any difficulties
provide a forum for the discussion of significant issues which impact on the programme and how these can be best progressed
approve a strategy for consultation and communications with stakeholders and oversee implementation
provide regular progress reports for the Management Board of the Department and the Minister as required
prepare proposals for governance and accountability modernisation for consideration by Management Board together with advice on the resource and policy implications
ensure that the programme remains on course to deliver the desired benefits and outcomes
provide direction and resolutions to issues escalated to it by the Implementation Group
actively and visibly support and facilitate the delivery of approved actions and related projects
influence key stakeholders in relation to the programme.

Membership of the Steering Group

Dalton Tatton	(Chairperson), Assistant Secretary General, Department of Education
Jill Fannin	Principal Officer, Department of Education
Siobhan Kavanagh	Director of Kildare Education Support Centre
Ultan Mac Mathúna	Director of Dublin West Education Support Centre
Áine Lawlor	Independent member

Administrative support

Teacher Education Section of DE will provide support to the overall programme including the work of the Steering and Implementation Groups and other groups that may be established.

Confidentiality

The work of both the Steering and the Implementation and other Groups that may be established is to be kept confidential unless otherwise agreed.

Meeting documents

Agendas and minutes of meetings

Education Centre Governance Modernisation Steering Group Meetings

Contact Details

E-mail: rebecca_claffey@education.gov.ie
Address: Teacher Education Sections, Department of Education, Cornamaddy, Athlone, County Westmeath, N37 X659
Phone: (090) 648 42198