Ann Matthews

Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB (DDLETB)

DDLETB was established on 1st July 2013 under the Education and Training Boards Bill 2012, as an amalgamation of County Dublin VEC and Dún Laoghaire VEC. It has a corporate structure which is made up of a democratically appointed committee and a management (executive) team. The administrative area covered by DDLETB reaches from Balbriggan in North County Dublin, to Dún Laoghaire in South County Dublin and Lucan in West County Dublin. DDLETB patron schools (primary and Post-primary) and centres (Adult Education, Further Education and Youthreach) are state, co-educational, multi-denominational and inclusive, underpinned by five core values of Excellence in Education, Care, Equality, Community and Respect. Our Schools/centres give equal opportunities to all learners in the communities they serve and provide high quality education through respectful, positive, supportive, and responsive learning environments. We are part of a wider education network where teachers and learners support each other and collaborate to improve teaching and learning for all. We pride ourselves on our commitment to Innovation in Education, Special educational needs, Information Technology in Education, promoting the Arts and allowing every learner to achieve their full potential. DDLETB staff and schools benefit greatly from a broad range of supports and services. DDLETB provide governance, educational, administrative, financial, Human Resources, Psychological Services, and Information Technology (Digital) supports to our staff, schools and centres as well as many Professional Development opportunities. Our target clients are: ◦ Students and/or their parents/guardians ◦ Adult learners ◦ Communities throughout the County ◦ Young people and volunteers ◦ Applicants and grant recipients under the various student support schemes administered directly by the ETB ◦ Voluntary and Sporting Organisations Head Office - 1 Tuansgate, Belgard Square East, Tallaght, Dublin 24.