http://www.esani.org.uk The ESA Implementation Team was established in the Department of Education during the summer in 2006. We have been established to support the Chief Executive Designate to establish the new Education and Skills Authority. en-gb ESA Implementation Team 2010 http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/august/news_aug_faqs.asp Mon, 24 Aug 10 12:00:00 GMT In response to the questions and comments provided by you, the Convergence FAQs will be refreshed on a monthly basis. Click below for the latest update. Thanks to all those who continue to send questions. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/august/news_aug_gavin_boyd.asp Mon, 24 Aug 10 12:00:00 GMT ESA Chief Executive Designate, Gavin Boyd has hosted the latest in his monthly meetings with HR Managers from across the education sector. At the August meeting, Gavin provided an update on Convergence which was followed by a group discussion on various issues including the education budget, voluntary severance and vacancy control. The group will meet again in September. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/august/news_aug_convergence.asp Mon, 9 Aug 10 12:00:00 GMT Building on the progress made at their first meeting, the PMB met again on 27 July to consider, in more detail, some of the work taken forward by the ESA Directors Designate and ESAIT on proposals for re-modelling services under single, regionally managed structures. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/august/news_aug_trade.asp Fri, 6 Aug 10 12:00:00 GMT ESA Chief Executive Designate, Gavin Boyd hosted the latest of his monthly meetings with Trade Union representatives. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/july/news_july_convergence.asp Fri, 9 July 10 12:00:00 GMT The first meeting of the Convergence Programme Management Board (PMB) took place at ESAIT HQ in Forestview on Friday 2 July. Convened by ESA Chair (Designate) Sean Hogan, and comprising the Chairs of four Education and Library Boards and a representative of the commissioners of the SEELB, the group has been tasked with overseeing progress on the delivery of the Convergence Plan. ELB Chief Executives were also in attendance. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/july/news_july_faqs.asp Fri, 9 July 10 12:00:00 GMT As Convergence planning continues, a set of frequently asked questions has been developed to help you understand what Convergence is, why it’s happening and progress that has been made to date. Remember to send your comments and questions via the commenting facility on the ESAIT website. FAQs will be updated regularly based on the questions you ask and the feedback you provide. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/june/news_june_convergence.asp Wed, 30 Jun 10 12:00:00 GMT ESA Chairperson (Designate) Sean Hogan will host the first meeting of the Convergence Programme Management Board (PMB) on Friday 2 July. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/june/news_june_interim.asp Mon, 28 Jun 10 12:00:00 GMT ESA Chief Executive (Designate) Gavin Boyd today begins the role of Interim Chief Executive of CCEA as Acting CEO Neil Anderson leaves to take up another post after 10 years. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/june/news_june_secondments.asp Wed, 23 Jun 10 12:00:00 GMT To support the Chief Executive and Directors (Designate) in their work to deliver Convergence, members of the ESA Implementation Team (ESAIT) have been offered extensions to their secondments until 31 December 2010. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/june/news_june_education_sector.asp Fri, 18 Jun 10 12:00:00 GMT Communications representatives from across the education sector held their 19th meeting this week. Members received an update on the current position from Joe Reynolds (DE) followed by a briefing on the progress of Convergence to date and the way ahead from ESAITs Robert Shilliday. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/june/news_june_hr_managers.asp Fri, 18 Jun 10 12:00:00 GMT Gavin Boyd met with the HR Managers from across the education sector to provide an update on progress around Convergence planning and the way forward. He highlighted in particular the difficult financial and management context within which this must be achieved. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/june/news_june_voluntary_severance_update.asp Fri, 11 Jun 10 12:00:00 GMT It is anticipated that under the Convergence model, the reshaping of services with new regional structures will result in an overall reduction in the number of posts required in various service areas in order to deliver planned efficiency savings. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/june/news_june_vacancy_control .asp Fri, 11 Jun 10 12:00:00 GMT The ongoing delay in agreeing a date for the establishment of ESA has led to the operation of the Vacancy Control Policy across the education organisations for longer than was originally planned. We are aware of the difficulties this is now causing existing employers with significant numbers of staff in temporary contracts and acting up arrangements. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/june/news_june_leaders_working.asp Thu, 3 Jun 10 12:00:00 GMT A series of meetings is ongoing between ESA Chief Executive (Designate) Gavin Boyd and the Chief Executives of the Education and Library Boards to consult on the detail of convergence plans. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/june/news_june_standing_conference.asp Thu, 3 Jun 10 12:00:00 GMT ESAITs Richard Cushnie attended the Standing Conference for Primary and Secondary Education at Greenmount College on 27 May. The Standing Conference is attended by representatives from the ELBs, CCMS and the teaching unions. Members received updates from various education represenatatives and discussed education issues impacting primary and secondary education. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/may/news_may_de_officials.asp Fri, 14 May 10 12:00:00 GMT DE Officials John McGrath and Eugene Rooney attended the Education Committee meeting on Wednesday 12 May to provide an update on Convergence and answer the members questions. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/april/news_april_convergence_delivery.asp Fri, 16 Apr 10 12:00:00 GMT At the Education Committee Meeting on Wednesday 14 April, DE officials John McGrath, Deputy Secretary and Eugene Rooney, Director of Planning and Performance Management provided further information on the Convergence Delivery Plan and answered the Committee members questions. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/march/news_mar_irish_medium.asp Tue, 23 Mar 10 12:00:00 GMT Garai Mac Roibeaird, formerly Principal of Coláiste Feirste, Belfast has been appointed as Irish Medium Sector Support Manager. He will join the ESA Implementation Team on 1 April 2010. Garai will work with colleagues in ESAIT and DE on the development of ESA’s support arrangements to meet the sector specific needs of Irish-Medium education. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/march/news_mar_discusses.asp Fri, 12 Mar 10 12:00:00 GMT At the Education Committee Meeting on Wednesday, John McGrath and Eugene Rooney from DE provided an update on the Convergence Delivery Plan and answered the Committee members questions... http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/march/news_mar_convergence_meetings.asp Wed, 10 Mar 10 12:00:00 GMT A series of meetings with education sector organisations is underway to take forward the recently published Convergence Delivery Plan... http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/march/news_mar_NAHT.asp Wed, 10 Mar 10 12:00:00 GMT ESA Chief Executive (Designate) Gavin Boyd and Director (Designate) of Children and Young Peoples Services, Clare Mangan recently attended the Annual Conference of the National Association of Head Teachers (NI)... http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/march/news_mar_em_message.asp Tue, 02 Mar 10 12:00:00 GMT Following briefings with all the relevant organisations the Education Minister, Caitriona Ruane has now published the Convergence Delivery Plan. The Plan provides detail on how services will be maintained within existing education organisations whilst moving towards a regionally managed model of administration in the period prior to the establishment of the Education and Skills Authority... http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/january/news_jan_into_conference.asp Tue, 26 Jan 10 12:00:00 GMT ESA Chief Executive (Designate) Gavin Boyd and Director (Designate) of Finance and ICT, Shane McCurdy recently attended the Irish National Teachers' Organisation's Annual Conference. Items covered on the day included an update on the current position, reinforcement of the need for change, how ESA will support school leaders and the important role that teachers have to play... http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/january/news_jan_staff_transfer_closed.asp Fri, 15 Jan 10 12:00:00 GMT Consultation on the Education Sector Staff Transfer Scheme closed today. Thank you to those who provided a response. We will now collate and consider all of the feedback... http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2010/january/news_jan_membership.asp Mon, 11 Jan 10 12:00:00 GMT Selection and appointment processes are underway to appoint members to the Belfast, North Eastern, Southern and Western Education and Library Boards during the transitional period up to the establishment of the Education and Skills Authority. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/december/news_dec_update.asp Wed, 16 Dec 09 12:00:00 GMT The December edition of ESAIT Update brings you up to date with the latest information on the establishment of ESA. The update has been circulated to all education sector organisations. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/december/news_dec_video_message.asp Wed, 16 Dec 09 12:00:00 GMT In his final webcast of 2009 Gavin Boyd takes a look at recent events surrounding the delay in establishing ESA and outlines how ESAIT and the existing education organisations will take forward change in the new year. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/december/news_dec_board_members.asp Mon, 14 Dec 09 12:00:00 GMT The Department of Education is inviting applications for membership to four Education and Library Boards. Membership of the existing Boards ends on 31 December 2009 and transitional arrangements are being put in place until the Education and Skills Authority is established. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/december/news_dec_staff_transfer_scheme.asp Tue, 8 Dec 09 12:00:00 GMT Following the Education Minister's Statement on 1 December 2009 confirming that the agreed operational date for the establishment of the Education and Skills Authority (ESA) of 1 January 2010 is not longer achievable, the consultation on the Education Sector Staff Transfer Scheme has been extended until Friday 15th January 2010. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/december/news_dec_cha_presentation.asp Thu, 3 Dec 09 12:00:00 GMT ESA Chief Executive (Designate) Gavin Boyd met with the Catholic Heads Association to bring them up to date with the latest ESA developments. In his presentation Gavin reinforced the need for the reform program, explained the type of school support to be provided by ESA and discussed how school leaders are instrumental in ensuring that the key objective of improved outcomes for all is achieved. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/december/news_dec_de_press.asp Tue, 1 Dec 09 12:00:00 GMT Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane today outlined transitional governance and management arrangements for the Education Sector in the period before the Education and Skills Authority is established. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/november/news_nov_irish_medium_vacancy.asp Mon, 30 Nov 09 12:00:00 GMT The ESA Implementation Team is currently recruiting for the position of Irish-Medium Sector Support Project Manager. Applications are invited from any individuals within the Education Sector Bodies affected by the Review of Public Administration, including schools, who can demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the post. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/november/news_nov_staff_survey.asp Fri, 27 Nov 09 12:00:00 GMT Thanks to all those staff who completed the recent online staff awareness survey. The survey results highlight the very real challenges around issues such as day one job and location, but also indicate growing awareness of where to find key sources of information. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/november/news_nov_first_time_primary.asp Tue, 24 Nov 09 12:00:00 GMT ESA Chief Executive (Designate), Gavin Boyd recently met with a group of First Time Primary Principals to bring them up to date with the educational reform programme. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/november/news_nov_sesha.asp Tue, 24 Nov 09 12:00:00 GMT ESA Chief Executive (Designate) Gavin Boyd spent some time at the South Eastern Secondary Heads Association (SESHA) Conference. He took the opportunity to bring the group of school leaders up to date with the reform programme and answered their questions on the day. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/november/news_nov_minister.asp Fri, 20 Nov 09 12:00:00 GMT The Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane has issued the following message to all staff. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/november/news_nov_anielb.asp Fri, 20 Nov 09 12:00:00 GMT At the 2009 Association of Northern Ireland Education and Library Boards (ANIELB) Conference, ESA Chairperson (Designate), Sean Hogan paid tribute to the service provided by the ELBs over the last 36 years. He outlined his commitment to building on this good work and how ESA will continue to serve schools, youth providers and communities in the years to come. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/november/news_nov_video_message.asp Thu, 19 Nov 09 12:00:00 GMT In the November webcast, Gavin brings you up to date with the latest information on the creation of ESA. This includes an update on legislation, Staff Transfer and the development of the Deputy Director structure. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/november/news_nov_staff_transfer_faq.asp Mon, 16 Nov 09 12:00:00 GMT Thank you for sending your questions in relation to Staff Transfer. A set of FAQs has been developed in response to your questions. Keep sending us your questions and we will update the FAQs regularly as more information becomes available. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/november/news_nov_ascl.asp Fri, 13 Nov 09 12:00:00 GMT On 4 November 2009, ESA Chief Executive (Designate) Gavin Boyd and DE Permanent Secretary Will Haire, were part of a number of educationalists who took part in the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) Conference... http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/november/news_nov_education_sector.asp Fri, 13 Nov 09 12:00:00 GMT The Education Sector Staff Transfer Scheme developed and agreed with Trade Union Side and employers has now been subject to equality screening in accordance with the Department of Education (DE) Equality Scheme. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/november/news_nov_staff_survey_051109.asp Fri, 6 Nov 09 12:00:00 GMT From Monday 9 until Tuesday 17 November ESAIT will be carrying out a short electronic survey with a sample of staff across the existing organisations. The questions are focused on specific areas of concern for staff and the awareness of and satisfaction with communications to date. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/november/news_nov_staff_transfer_scheme.asp Thu, 5 Nov 09 12:00:00 GMT The Education Sector Staff Transfer Scheme recently agreed with employers and Trade Unions is now available. Employers are currently making arrangements to consult with staff on matters specifically relating to the staff transfer. The focus of these consultation meetings will be in relation to the provisions outlined in the Staff Transfer Scheme. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/november/news_nov_seelb.asp Wed, 4 Nov 09 12:00:00 GMT The latest in a series of Q and A sessions took place at SEELB HQ recently, with ESA Chief Executive Designate, Gavin Boyd. It provided an opportunity for Gavin to update staff and to answer questions from those present. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/november/news_nov_comments.asp Wed, 4 Nov 09 12:00:00 GMT We have recently added a new function to the ESAIT website that allows you to share your views with us and with colleagues across the existing organisations. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/october/news_oct_esa_update.asp Thu, 29 Oct 09 12:00:00 GMT The ESAIT Update news letter has the latest information on the work in progress to establish the Education and Skills Authority. The Update has now been circulated to the education sector organisations and is also available on the ESAIT site. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/october/news_oct_staff_transfer.asp Mon, 26 Oct 09 12:00:00 GMT The Staff Transfer Schemes for RPA Education Sector affected organisations and DE staff are documents which set out arrangements for staff transferring to ESA in accordance with the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE) Regulations 2006 and Temporary Transfer arrangements for DE staff. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/october/news_oct_selb_q_a.asp Mon, 26 Oct 09 12:00:00 GMT SELB staff and Board Members hosted a Q and A session with ESA Chief Executive Designate, Gavin Boyd in late September 2009. The Q and As are now available to view. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/october/news_oct_selb_presentation.asp Thu, 22 Oct 09 12:00:00 GMT ESA Chief Executive Designate Gavin Boyd recently met with a group of school Principals from SELB. Gavin outlined ESA’s commitment to supporting teachers and Principals in improving outcomes for learners and the importance of working together in shaping new services. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/october/news_oct_video_message.asp Wed, 14 Oct 09 12:00:00 GMT In the October webcast, Gavin Boyd brings you up to date with important issues such as; the Deputy Director structure, Staff Transfer Scheme, further plans to talk to you face to face and listening to your views on how we communicate with you. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/october/news_oct_rpa_update.asp Tue, 13 Oct 09 12:00:00 GMT The October edition of RPA News is now online and has been circulated to the existing education organisations, schools and colleges, and a wide range of stakeholders. This edition includes information on the appointment of the ESA Chairman and Director Designates, sector support bodies and how school leaders will help to shape ESA services. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/october/news_oct_director.asp Mon, 12 Oct 09 12:00:00 GMT The ESA Implementation Team has recommenced the process of recruitment for Director of Strategic Planning... http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/october/news_oct_first_ed_bill.asp Wed, 7 Oct 09 12:00:00 GMT The first Education Bill completed the Committee Stage on 30 September. Click on the link below to view the Education Committee’s report on the Bill on the Northern Ireland Assembly website... http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/october/news_oct_update.asp Fri, 2 Oct 09 12:00:00 GMT The October edition of the ESAIT Update news letter has the latest information on the work in progress to establish the Education and Skills Authority. The Update has now been circulated to the education sector organisations and is also available on this site. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/october/news_oct_ccms.asp Fri, 2 Oct 09 12:00:00 GMT At the end of August ESA Chief Executive (Designate) Gavin Boyd was invited to make a presentation and take questions at the CCMS staff conference. The presentation made on the day and the subsequent question and answer session can be viewed here. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/september/news_sept_training_on_esa.asp Tue, 29 Sept 09 12:00:00 GMT A training needs analysis was sent to the Finance Directors of the existing organisations on 23rd September 2009. If you work in Finance or will need access to the system for Procurement, you will be approached by your Chief Finance Officer or equivalent to ascertain which courses are appropriate for you. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/september/news_sept_video_message.asp Tue, 22 Sept 09 12:00:00 GMT In the second in his series of web casts Gavin Boyd talks about the most recent developments in the work to create the Education and Skills Authority, including latest appointments to ESA, progress on voluntary severance, legislation and location. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/september/news_sept_appointment_of_directors.asp Thu, 10 Sept 09 12:00:00 GMT Following a rigorous recruitment process including assessment centres and interviews, a number of Directors (Designate) have been appointed to ESA. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/august/news_august_new_designate.asp Thu, 27 Aug 09 12:00:00 GMT Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has appointed Mr Seán Hogan Chairperson (Designate) of the new Education and Skills Authority (ESA). http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/august/news_august_appointment_of_members.asp Tue, 11 Aug 09 12:00:00 GMT The Department of Education is seeking to appoint members to the board of the new Education and Skills Authority (ESA) which will be established from 1 January 2010. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/august/news_august_controlled_schools.asp Mon, 10 Aug 09 12:00:00 GMT The Department of Education is hosting a second meeting to consider the way forward in forming a sectoral support body for the currently controlled sector. The meeting, which will bring together a range of interested parties, has been arranged for Tuesday the 18th August at the Island Civic Centre, Lisburn. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/august/news_august_corporate_identity.asp Tue, 3 Aug 09 12:00:00 GMT The latest stage of work to develop a strong and distinctive corporate identity for the Education Skills and Authority (ESA) is now underway. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/july/news_july_severance.asp Wed, 29 July 09 12:00:00 GMT The ESA Implementation Team (ESAIT) commenced the first phase of voluntary severance in May 2009 to facilitate the population of the 7 ESA Director posts. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/july/news_july_vacancy.asp Mon, 27 July 09 12:00:00 GMT Applications are invited from any individuals within the Education Sector Bodies affected by the Review of Public Administration who meet the essential criteria for the post. The post is available on a temporary basis for the duration of the secondment/temporary transfer period. At the end of the period, the postholder will revert to their substantive grade. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/july/news_july_accounting_policies.asp Thu, 2 July 09 12:00:00 GMT A draft version of the ESA accounting policies for the financial year 2009/10 have been agreed with the Department of Education, and are now available to view online. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/july/news_july_comms_survey.asp Thu, 2 July 09 12:00:00 GMT Back in March/April more than 650 staff responded to our 2nd annual communications survey. Following consideration of the feedback, an improvement action plan has been drawn up, and work is already underway to address many of the issues raised in the survey. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/july/news_july_latest_vacancies.asp Wed, 1 July 09 12:00:00 GMT The closing date for all posts as set out below has been extended until 12 noon on Friday 24 July 2009. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/june/news_june_responses_rrvs.asp Tue, 30 June 09 12:00:00 GMT The responses to the RRVS consultation carried out in the Spring are now available. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/june/news_june_recruitment.asp Mon, 29 June 09 12:00:00 GMT We have five new vacancies within the ESA Implementation Team. For staff within the NICS, these posts will be on a temporary transfer basis. For staff in organisations outside of the NICS, the posts will be on a secondment basis. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/june/news_june_video_message.asp Fri, 26 June 09 12:00:00 GMT The recent communications survey highlighted the importance of using all available media to get key messages across to staff. In his first webcast Gavin will be talking about areas such as job security, future ESA locations and Day One of the new organisation. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/june/news_june_new_starts.asp Tue, 23 June 09 12:00:00 GMT Three new staff have joined the ESA Implementation Team. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/june/news_june_rpa_news.asp Tue, 23 June 09 10:00:00 GMT The June edition of RPA News is now available and can be viewed via this link. This publication has been issued to the existing education organisations, all schools and colleges, and a wide range of stakeholders. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/june/news_june_chief_executive_designate_meets.asp Thu, 18 June 09 10:00:00 GMT ESA Chief Executive (Designate) Gavin Boyd has carried out briefings with groups of Principals in Antrim and Omagh. Gavin was providing information on key issues for school leaders such as continuity of service during the change process and future plans for supporting teaching and learning. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/june/news_june_recruitment_extension.asp Wed, 17 June 09 10:00:00 GMT Please note that the closing date for receipt of completed applications for the ESA Director posts has been extended to no later than 12 noon on Monday 29th June 2009. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/june/news_june_recruitment_for_esa_directors.asp Mon, 15 June 09 10:00:00 GMT The ESA Implementation Team (ESAIT) has commenced the process of recruitment for ESA Directors. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/june/news_june_q_and_a.asp Thu, 11 June 09 11:00:00 GMT The questions and answers from Gavin Boyd’s recent meetings with RTU, WELB and C2K are now available. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/june/news_june_gavin_boyd_meets.asp Fri, 5 June 09 11:00:00 GMT In recent days ESA Chief Executive Designate Gavin Boyd has been meeting 100s of education sector staff and taking questions on the issues that matter to them. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/may/news_may_mark_departs.asp Fri, 29 May 09 10:00:00 GMT ESAIT Programme Director Mark Browne is to leave the team at the end of May. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/may/news_may_final_director_structure.asp Wed, 27 May 09 10:00:00 GMT The final ESA Director Structure has now been agreed and can be viewed via the link below, along with the responses to the Director Structure consultation. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/may/news_may_communication.asp Thu, 21 May 09 15:00:00 GMT In late March/early April more than 650 staff from across the education sector organisations took the opportunity to share their views via an online survey on the effectiveness of communications in the change process. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/may/news_may_esait_update.asp Wed, 20 May 09 15:00:00 GMT The May edition of the ESAIT Update news letter has the latest information on the work in progress to establish the Education and Skills Authority. The Update has now been circulated to the education sector organisations and is also available to download from this site. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/may/news_may_minister_seeks.asp Mon, 18 May 09 15:00:00 GMT Education Minister Caitriona Ruane has launched a full public consultation looking specifically at the equality implications of the proposals for the Review of Public Administration (RPA). http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/may/news_may_director_structure.asp Tue, 12 May 09 12:00:00 GMT The consultation period for the proposals on the ESA Director structure closed on 6 March. Thank you to all groups and individuals who responded. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/may/news_may_expressions_of_interest.asp Mon, 11 May 09 14:00:00 GMT The ESA Implementation Team (ESAIT) has issued letters to senior managers across the RPA affected education sector organisations requesting expressions of interest in voluntary severance. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/may/news_may_approval_received.asp Mon, 11 May 09 14:00:00 GMT The Department of Finance and Personnel has approved the extension of discretionary added years enhancements for voluntary severance of up to 6 2/3 years for the duration of the RPA for affected staff in the Education Sector. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/may/news_may_job.asp Fri, 1 May 09 12:00:00 GMT Applications are invited from any individuals within the RPA Education Sector affected group who meet the essential criteria for the above post. Please note applications are welcome from individuals wishing to be considered on a part time basis. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/april/news_april_survey.asp Thu, 30 Apr 09 12:00:00 GMT During late March/early April more than 650 of you (around 50% of staff sampled) responded to ESAIT’s second communications survey. Thanks to everyone who took the time to complete the online questionnaire. http://www.esani.org.uk/news/2009/april/news_april_rtu_special.asp Wed, 29 Apr 09 12:00:00 GMT Special Schools must have their voice clearly heard in the development and planning of services in the new Education and Skills Authority (ESA). This was one of the key messages received by ESA Chief Executive (Designate) Gavin Boyd at this year’s RTU Special Schools Conference at the Kilyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen on 23 and 24 April.