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Policy re. Hire and Use of School Premises

by outside Group

External group use of the school premises for whatever purpose is dependant on compliance with the following directions:

  • Evidence of appropriate insurance cover including public liability is provided in writing to the Board of Management (unless the BOM agrees alternative arrangements).
  • The nature of the activities for which the school is hired is in keeping with the general educational aims and/ or ethos of the school.
  • The standard and quality re. organization, discipline and instruction (where it applies) is in keeping with the professional standard of the school.
  • Where it applies, the quality of care towards, and responsibility shown to, children involved in specific activities is in line with that of the school.
  • The supervision of children attending extra-curriculum activities is the responsibility of the teacher/ instructor present. This includes the supervision and care of the pupils waiting beforehand and waiting to be collected afterwards.
  • Any children waiting before or after classes are restricted to the corridor area inside front door: classrooms, staff-room, etc. are out of bounds.
  • Responsibility rests with group/ individual who is hiring the school for communicating with parents about: a. Starting/ finishing dates and times; b. Cancellations, re-scheduling, etc.; c. A contact phone number from and for parents must be provided.
  • The teacher/ organizer present on behalf of the group/ individual hiring the school is responsible for: a. Ensuring that the school’s status is upheld; b. Turning off lights; c. Returning equipment and furniture to proper storage point in good condition; d. Re-arranging school furniture to original position;  e. Any necessary cleaning.
  • The agreed school hire charges are paid by cheque to Treasurer of Board of Management.
  • The school reserves the right to use the hall/ room for its own purposes, should the need arise.
  • The BOM will periodically review the hire of the school premises.