Policies

DDLETB policies for each department are listed below in alphabetical order. Click on the link to download a PDF of that policy.

Data Protection Policies

• DDLETB CCTV Policy & Privacy Notice (2023)
• DDLETB Data Breach Protocol
• DDLETB Data Breach Policy For Management Team
• DDLETB Data Processing Policy (2023)
• DDLETB Privacy Notice For Employees, Volunteers, Board Members, Committee Members
• DDLETB Privacy Notice For Students, Parents and Guardians
• Refugee Pupils Pre-Enrolment Data Protection Privacy Notice: Data Collection English Ukrainian Russian Arabic

Corporate Policies

• Code of Conduct For Members (10/09/2019)
• Code of Conduct for Members – PDF
• ETB Complaint Procedure 2023
• Risk Management
• Seal Policy

Financial Policies

• DDLETB Anti Fraud Corruption Policy 
• DDLETB Disposal of Fixed Assets Policy
• DDLETB Fee Receipting in Schools Colleges and Centres Policy 
• DDLETB Financial Authority & Approval Levels
• DDLETB Hospitality and Gifts Policy 
• DDLETB Parents’ Association Monies Policy 
• DDLETB Procurement Policy 2024
• DDLETB Prompt Payment Policy (2023)
• DDLETB Waiver of Adult Education Course Fees
• DDLETB School College and Centre Bank and Cash Management Policy
• DDLETB Stock Policy (2020)
• DDLETB Travel & Subsistence Policy 

HR Policies

Recruitment

• Appeal System for Permanent Principal and Deputy Principal Appointments (Circular 0062/2021) 
• Commencement of statutory requirement for Garda Vetting (Circular 0031/2016) 
• Employment of 3rd and 4th Year Undergraduate Student Teachers and application of the ‘5 Day Rule'(Circular 0016/2022)
• Leadership and Management in post primary Schools (Circular 0003/2018)
• Procedures on Section 30 of the TC Act in Recognised Schools (Circular 0052/2013)
• Procedures for safe recruitment of staff and volunteers to work with children
• Revised arrangements applying to starting pay for all staff other than persons employed as teachers and SNAs in Education and Training Boards (Circular 0047/2020)
• Recruitment/Promotion and Leadership for registered Teachers in Primary Schools (Circular 0044/2019)
• Recruitment Procedures Requirements for Garda Vetting (Circular 0063/2010)
• Recruitment/Promotion and Leadership for Registered Teachers in Recognised Primary Schools (Circular 0044/2019) 
• Statutory Requirements for the Retrospective Vetting of Teaching Staff, Non-Teaching Staff and Others (Circular 0016/2017)
• Teacher Recruitment Registration And Qualifications (Circular 0031/2011)

Vetting Procedures

• A1. Vetting for ETB Staff and Volunteers
• A2. Vetting for ETB Students
• A3. Vetting for ETB Contractors
• B1. Risk Assessment for National Vetting
• B1.1 ETB Vetting Acts – Section 3 Exclusions
• B5. Document Retention
• C4. The 100 Points Checklist
• DDLETB Vetting Policy v1

HR Codes/Policies & Policies

• Adverse Weather Protocol (Feb 2020)
• Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy
• Bullying Policy for Prevention & Resolution at work 2024
• Bullying Policy Guidance Notes 
• Bullying Prevention Policy Contact List DDLETB
• Anti-Bullying Poster ETBI
• “Prevent Workplace Bullying” – Anti Bullying Video ETBI
• Child Protection Procedures for Primary & Post Primary Schools – Revised (Circular 0036/2023)
• Code Of Conduct for Employees of DDLETB
• DDLETB Equal Opportunities Policy
• Dignity & Respect At Work Charter 2021
• Disability Code & Resource Pack v2.0 Oct 21
• Disciplinary Procedure For Staff Employed by Education and Training Board
• Equality Inclusion Policy 1.0
• Flexi Leave for Admin Staff in ETB’s (Circular 0071/2017)
• Grievance Memo of Understanding 24 Feb 2023
• Grievance Procedure 24 Feb 2023
• Harassment/Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy – Complaint Procedure For ETB Staff
• Harassment/Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy – Complaint Procedure For ETB Staff Guidance Notes
• Lone Working Policy
• Menopause Policy
• Peer To Peer Procedure 24 Feb 2023
• Policy & Procedures for dealing with the recovery of overpayments of salary (Circular 0032/2016)
• Procedures for Suspension & Dismissal of ETB Teachers and Principals (Circular 0048/2018) 
• Procedures for the management of allegations or suspicious child abuse against teachers and other employees
• Protected Disclosure Policy
• Safe Driving for work Policy 2018
• Starting Pay on Appointment (Circular 0047/2020)
• Workplace Wellbeing Policy
• Volunteering and Work Experience Policy

Attendance

• Attendance Policy Staff – 2021
• Bereavement Leave For Teachers (Circular 0078/2022)
• Bereavement Leave for SNA (Circular 0079/2022)
• Bereavement Leave Application Form for all Staff
• Covid Special Leave with Pay – May 2023
• Covid Special Leave Application form
• DDLETB Leave Guide
• Sick Leave Scheme Primary & Post Primary Teachers in ETB’s (Circular 0013/2024)
• Sick Leave Scheme Primary & Post Primary SNA’s in ETB’s (Circular 0014/2024)
• Sick Leave Arrangements for Staff (Circular 0063/2024)

Learning & Development

• Study and Exam Leave for Staff other than Teachers and SNAs (Circular 0061/2021)

Pensions/Superannuation

• Single Pension Scheme (Link to Government Site)
• DPER Single Pension Scheme Databank Privacy Notice – July 2021

Remote Working Information policies

• Ergonomics Set Up Guide March 22
• Remote Working Policy Procedures
• Remote Working Policy FAQ March 22
• Right To Disconnect Policy

ICT Policies

• Information And Communication (ICT) Acceptable Usage Policy
• Mobile Phone Policy