The Board’s response to the Department of Education Consultation Document on Transfer 2010: Guidance
to Primary School Principals, Post-primary School Boards of Governors and Principals, and Education and Library Boards/Education
and Skills Authority on Post-Primary School Admissions for 2010/11 School Year was approved by the Board at its meeting on Thursday
13 May 2009.
The response is based on the operational aspects of the transfer procedure and highlights the implications for parents,
primary schools, post-primary schools, ELBs/ESA and Admission Appeal Tribunal Members.
The paper is comprised of three sections:
- Section A - Practical issues and implications of the Guidance;
- Section B - Impact on the Board’s statutory duties; and
- Section C - Summary.
A full copy of the board’s response and the covering letter sent to the Department
of Education is available below:
