Policies & Procedures

Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board provides the below list of policies as an information resource for staff, learners/students and members of the public. 

If you have a query relating to any of the authority’s publications, please email [email protected]

Click below to view LWETB policies and procedures.

Designated Contact Persons (DCP)

Designated Contact Persons are the first point of contact for any person who feels they may be a victim of bullying or harassment. They are available to provide ‘off the record’ support during normal working hours. A trained DCP is available to both the complainant and the respondent party.

Details of your nearest contact persons.

Disciplinary Procedure non-teaching Staff LWETB

Prevention and Resolution of Sexual Harassment-Harassment at Work LWETB

Guidance Notes to accompany Prevention & Resolution of Harassment Sexual Harassment at Work Policy

Managing Attendance & Sick Leave Policy LWETB

New Starter Policy LWETB

Prevention and Resolution of Bullying at Work Policy LWETB

Procedure to Resolve Peer to Peer Employee Relations Issues LWETB

Staff Leaving Policy LWETB

Grievance Procedure for Staff Employed by LWETB

Memorandum of Understanding LWETB Staff Grievance Procedure

Circular on Procedures for Suspension & Dismissal of Teachers and Principals

Procedures for Suspension LWETB & Dismissal of Principals

Procedures for Suspension LWETB & Dismissal of Teachers

Terms and Conditions for Teachers

Superannuation Information:

Superannuation Scheme for 2015 Teachers – Explanatory Booklet
Superannuation Scheme for 2015 Officers – Explanatory Booklet

The Single Public Service Pension Scheme (SPSPS) started on 1 January 2013.  If you joined the public service on or after 1 January 2013 and are working in a pensionable post, this is likely the Pension Scheme that applies to you.  Existing employees who retire/resign and return after a break of 26 weeks or more will be members of the SPSPS on their return.

Find out more at the Single Public Service Pension Scheme website.

Access Control Policy LWETB

Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy LWETB

Asset Management Policy LWETB

ICT Backup and Restore Policy LWETB

Blended Working Arrangements LWETB

BYOD Policy LWETB

CCTV Policy LWETB

Clean Desk Policy LWETB

Code of Conduct for Members LWETB

Code of Conduct of Staff Members LWETB

Communications Policy LWETB

Data Breach Protocol LWETB

Data Processing Policy LWETB

Email Policy LWETB

Energy Policy LWETB 

Encryption Policy LWETB

Firewall Policy LWETB

Health & Safety Policy LWETB

ICT Security Framework Policy LWETB

Mobile Phone Usage Policy LWETB

Outsourcing and Acquisitions Policy LWETB

Patch and Configuration Policy LWETB

Phishing Awareness and Training Policy LWETB

Portable Devices Acceptable Usage Policy LWETB

Procurement Policy LWETB

Protected Disclosures Policy LWETB

Remote Access Policy LWETB

Records Management Policy LWETB

Risk Management Policy LWETB

Social Media Policy LWETB

Sustainability Policy LWETB

Technology Acceptable Usage Policy LWETB

USB Acceptable Usage Policy LWETB

Virus and Malware Protection Policy LWETB

VPN Acceptable Usage Policy LWETB

Wireless Devices Policy LWETB

LWETB Hospitality and Gifts Policy

Travel and Subsistence Policy LWETB

LWETB ICT Acceptable Usage Policy

LWETB Policy and Procedure for the Management of Lone Working

Child Protection Policy for LWETB Staff

LWETB Internet Acceptable Use Policy

Visual Display Unit Policy LWETB

Code of Practice for the Governance of Education and Training Boards

LWETB Disclosure of Interest Policy

LWETB Supplier Charter

LWETB Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures

LWETB Human Rights and Equality Statement

LWETB Customer Service Complaints Procedure

LWETB Customer Service Action Plan

LWETB Customer Service Charter