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WHAT ARE COMMUNITY NATIONAL SCHOOLS?

Community National Schools (CNS) are state, co-educational, multi-denominational
primary schools underpinned by the core values of Excellence in Education, Care,
Equality, Community and Respect.

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WHO WE ARE

Community National Schools (CNS) are child-centred, multidenominational,
publicly-accountable schools which strive to provide high quality education for
every child. They give equal opportunities to all children in the communities
they serve. They were established in 2008 and are managed by the Education and
Training Boards (ETBs).

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WHY IS THERE A NEED FOR COMMUNITY NATIONALS SCHOOLS?

The establishment of the Community National Schools was part of the State’s
response to an increasing diversity in Irish society. Because of this, there is
a growing demand amongst parents for the State to provide more choice of school
types other than single-denominational models.

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WHO RUNS THESE SCHOOLS AND WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES THAT MAKE?

Local ETBs are the patrons of Community National Schools. ETBs are statutory
authorities with responsibility for Community National Schools, over 250
post-primary schools, and a wide range of adult and further education training
centres and services.

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SO, WHAT WILL MY CHILD EXPERIENCE IN A COMMUNITY NATIONAL SCHOOL?

Like all primary schools, Community National Schools follow the Primary School
Curriculum, (NCCA, 2023). However, a significant aspect of the model is its
unique multi-denominational ‘ethos’ or ‘characteristic spirit’.

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R – RESPECTFUL OF DIVERSITY

Community National Schools operate through an ethos of inclusivity and respect
for diversity. In all aspects of school life, all members of our school
communities are treated equitably regardless of their race, gender,
religion/belief, age, family status, civil status, membership of the Traveller
community, sexual orientation, ability or socio-economic status. All children
are given equal opportunities for enrolment in line with the Education
(Admissions to School) Act 2018. Once enrolled, our schools strive to provide
all students with equal opportunities to engage with the curriculum and school
life.

I – INCLUSIVE

A key hallmark of Community National Schools is their multi-denominational and
inclusive approach to educating children – welcoming and respecting children of
all cultures and beliefs. Community National Schools acknowledge the diversity
of values, beliefs, languages and traditions in Irish society and are deeply
committed to inclusion, equality and fairness. Community National Schools
operate through an ethos of inclusivity and respect for all beliefs, both
religious and non-religious.

G – GOVERNMENT FUNDED AND STATE-RUN 

Community National Schools are Ireland’s only state-funded and state-run primary
schools. This is because CNSs are under the patronage of  their local Education
and Training Boards (ETBs). ETBs are state bodies with responsibility for
education and training in Community National Schools, Community Colleges,
Further Education and Training (FET) colleges, youth work and a range of adult
and further education centres. There are 16 ETBs across the Republic of Ireland
serving their local communities. 

As ETB schools, CNSs benefit greatly from a broad range of supports and services
that may not be available to other schools. ETBs provide ethos, governance,
educational, administrative, financial, human resources, information technology
(IT), capital and building supports to schools. 

H – HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF EACH CHILD

Community National Schools strive to provide a primary school educational
experience that respects each child’s uniqueness and cultivates each child’s
potential through approaches that are child-centred, inclusive, dignified and
founded on a commitment to contemporary, high quality teaching and learning
methodologies.

Education, particularly at primary level, is influential in shaping one’s view
of the world and our sense of belonging within it. School is an important social
setting and experiences in school contribute to the building, over time, of core
values such as justice, fairness in treatment, respect for oneself and others
and so on. Community National Schools, through the work of dedicated staff
educating in a culture respecting diversity, invest in the holistic development
of each child in a variety of capabilities be it academic, civic, social, moral
or spiritual development.

T – TOGETHERNESS WITH PARENTS

Proactive relationships with parents and guardians are key to creating a
cohesive school community. Acknowledging the role of the family and parents
enshrined in Article 42 of the Irish Constitution, Community National Schools
respect the trust parents/guardian place in having their children educated in
line with the core values on which CNSs are based.

The school community needs the support and active engagement of
parents/guardians at numerous levels. It is a unique experience for any parent
when their child goes to primary school and the Community National School
strives, through a caring and empathetic approach, to foster a welcoming and
encouraging atmosphere in its schools throughout the child’s schooling
experience and in support of the child’s parents and family.

C – CHILD-CENTRED

A child-centred approach to teaching and learning impacts every aspect of your
child’s experience of school life. In real terms, it means that each child’s
needs and talents are fostered through teaching and learning approaches that
strive to develop each child’s academic, social, moral, emotional, spiritual and
creative capabilities. Community National Schools endeavour to provide a
welcoming, safe, encouraging and happy learning atmosphere where your child can
learn new skills and develop capabilities to enable him/her to engage positively
and constructively with the community and the world around them.

H – HIGH-QUALITY STANDARD OF EDUCATION

“Excellence in Education” is one of the core values of the Community National
School ethos. This means that all CNSs make every effort to ensure that children
are achieving to the best of their ability by prioritising excellence in
teaching and learning. Furthermore, Community National Schools place the child
at the centre of the learning experience. Proven conventional and contemporary
approaches to the way the curriculum is taught contribute to positive learning
experiences and outcomes for children. Teaching is assisted through the use of
modern educational equipment and technologies to support the child’s learning
process. 

O – OPEN AND ACCOUNTABLE

The Board of Management
Boards of Management in Community National Schools have responsibilities based
on the same obligations to those prescribed for other Irish primary schools.
This will mean that the Board of Management will be responsible for all matters
relating to the operation and accountability of the school.

Community National School Boards of Management will be structured to reflect
representation from key stakeholders involved in the school. Every Community
National School Board will include representation from parents, teachers, the
community, the patron and the Principal.

The ETB as Patron
Local Education and Training Boards are the patrons of Community National
Schools, setting out the ethos and philosophy for the development of the school.
As patron, the ETB will guide that ethos and see that is supported by the Board
of Management and staff of the school.

ETBs have a distinguished record in delivering and working in partnership in the
provision of education and training programmes within the communities they
serve. ETBs themselves are democratic in representation and statutorily
accountable through governing legislation for the performance of their statutory
functions. This structure provides significant transparency and accountability.

A number of significant benefits accrue to Community National Schools in having
the local ETB as its patron not least of these is the additional support,
expertise and knowledge-base that ETBs possess which can act as an invaluable
resource to Principals, staff, parents and the school community.

I – INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP

 The drive, energy and commitment which management, teaching and support staff
have demonstrated in the Community National Schools already opened, represents
real commitment to the provision of a high quality educational experience which
respects each individual child and approaches education with renewed purpose and
ambition.

C – COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

In a Community National Schools, “community” encompasses students, staff,
parents/guardians and the local community. CNSs are founded on a strong
community identity. Not only will your child experience being part of the
school’s own community, they will also recognise that he/she is a valued member
of the local community in which he/she lives and grows.

Schools are important hubs in any community, oftentimes providing the sole link
for parents whether working within or outside the home, to neighbours and the
wider community.

Community National Schools are of the community – uniquely placed in the local
community and providing a welcoming, friendly, approach to parental and
community involvement. Each Community National School simultaneously brings the
community into the school and the school into the community.

E – EDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

Community National Schools teach for the 21st century, applying modern
technologies with established and progressive approaches to educating each
child. 




SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

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HOW COMMUNITY NATIONAL SCHOOLS EMBRACE DIVERSITY AND FOSTER INCLUSIVITY

Sep 25, 2024

In today’s world, the ability to foster inclusivity and embrace diversity is
more crucial than ever. Co-educational and multi-denominational Community
National Schools (CNS) are leading the way in creating educational environments
where every student, regardless of...

THE BENEFITS OF MULTI-DENOMINATIONAL EDUCATION IN COMMUNITY NATIONAL SCHOOLS

Sep 25, 2024

As Ireland’s societal landscape continues to evolve, parents are increasingly
seeking educational options that respond to diverse beliefs and values.
Community National Schools (CNS) are at the forefront, offering a
multi-denominational educational model that...

ETBI WELCOMES GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT: CHANGE OF SCHOOL OWNERSHIP ESSENTIAL FOR
PARENT CHOICE AND TO REFLECT IRISH SOCIETY

Mar 11, 2022

Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI), the national representative body
for Ireland’s 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs), has welcomed the
government publication of Guidance for School Communities on the Reconfiguration
Process. General Secretary Paddy...


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