Mission Statement 

At Castaheany ETNS we endeavour to create a happy safe environment in which children play and learn inclusively. We want everyone in our school community to feel comfortable and secure, to be themselves. Just like Educate Together's motto 'No Child is an Outsider'. we embrace and welcome the diversity of our school community. 
We are committed to developing and fostering a life long love of learning in each child, in an atmosphere of mutual respect, creativity and fun. 
We believe in a child centred curriculum. We strive to meet the needs of each child so that they can meet their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. 

These policies are in addition to teacher-driven, curricular policy writing, which is ongoing and in line with the implementation of the 1999 Revised Primary Curriculum.  Castaheany Educate Together N.S. implement the following key policies for the safe, happy, and ordered administration of the school.

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Health and Safety 

• Child Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment 
• Accident and Injury Policy 
• Arrivals and Dismissals Policy - new policy see below for draft 
• Administration of Medication Policy 
• Health and Safety Statement - currently under review 
• Critical Incident Management Plan (available from the school office)
• Substance Use Policy 
• Garda Vetting Policy 
• Guest Speaker Policy 
• School Tour Policy

Data Protection

• Data Protection Policy 
• Aladdin Schools Privacy Statement 
• Google Classroom Privacy and Security Information 
• POD Privacy Statement 
• Protected Disclosures Policy
• CCTV Policy
• Data Access Request Form 
• Personal Data Rectification/Erasure Form 

Information and Communications Technology 

• Internet Acceptable Use Policy 
• Mobile Phone and Smart Device Policy
• Social Media Policy 

Behaviour and Conduct 

• Anti Bullying Policy
• ​Code of Good Behaviour 

Admission and Enrolment 

• Admissions Notice 2022/2023 
• Admissions Policy 

Partnership with Parents & Carers   

• Parental Involvement
• Parental Communication & Complaints Procedures

Student Welfare & Wellbeing 

• Attendance Strategy 
• Healthy Eating Policy

Educational Provision

• Assessment Policy 
• Additional Support Policy
• Homework Policy - currently under review ​

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Draft Policies Under Review 

Lengthy deliberation and consultation lie behind each policy.  Where relevant and appropriate, all Parents & Carers in the school are consulted and invited to participate before Board of Management ratification. Please become involved as opportunities come up. Policy writing is about implementing best practice and putting onto paper what we do. The participation of parents and carers benefits all children. 

• Homework Policy 
• Health and Safety Statement
• Arrival and Dismissal of Pupils Policy ​

All our school policies and plans are available on request from our school office. Do not hesitate to ask if you require any assistance navigating any of our school policies. ​