Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (hereinafter referred to as Kildare and Wicklow ETB) was established under the Education and Training Boards Act, 2013 and is responsible and accountable for the proper direction and control of its functions under the Act the region. Kildare and Wicklow ETB is the driving force of education and training in both counties, providing high quality services which are innovative, responsive and inclusive.
Kildare and Wicklow’s ETB’s target clients are learners in our schools, colleges, training centres and community settings, applicants under the various learner support schemes administered by Kildare and Wicklow ETB such as Youth Service Providers, Community Education and Training Groups, Voluntary Community Organisations and Communities throughout the locality.
Our Vision, Mission and Core Values
Kildare and Wicklow ETB’s vision and mission of the organisation were developed through a consultative process with staff and stakeholders. Kildare and Wicklow ETB’s strategic plan is underpinned by the guiding principles and values that have been identified by staff and stakeholders as being an integral part of what it means to be a part of our ETB and, also what Kildare and Wicklow ETB stands for.
Public Sector Human Rights and Equality Duty
KWETB is committed to the development of a systematic approach to its Public Sector Human Rights and Equality Duty across all the pillars of the organisation. This is in line with the recommendations of Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) Act 2014 for public bodies which aims to translate the duty to everyday practice.
Section 42(2) of the 2014 Act 42. (1) A public body shall, in the performance of its functions, have regard to the need to— (a) eliminate discrimination, (b) promote equality of opportunity and treatment of its staff and the persons to whom it provides services, and (c) protect the human rights of its members, staff and the persons to whom it provides services.
In line with the Irish Human Rights and Equality Act (2014), for 2024 KWETB has put in place an implementation plan to address the requirements of the Duty as set out in Section 42(2) of the 2014 Act.
To deliver high-quality, inclusive, innovative education, training, youth and support services. To promote excellence in all we do and to be a leader at both community and national level.
Our Mission
To provide high quality and innovative education, training, youth and supports, which are accessible, responsive to the developing needs of learners, of the community and of society and which promote excellence, equality and social inclusion.
Value Statements
Integrity
Ensuring that all our activities in pursuit of the mission and vision of KWETB are supportive of our employees and learners, and demonstrate accountability, professionalism, honesty, and loyalty
Respect
Promoting a climate of care and respect in every KWETB workplace and centre of learning
Learner-centred
Recognising that the learner experience is central to our work and that each learner is an important contributor to their own learning and wellbeing
Excellence
Embracing a culture of ongoing improvement and the promotion of the highest standards. Our schools and centres strive for excellence in all their endeavours
Organisational Structure
Kildare and Wicklow ETB Senior Management
Chief Executive
Dr Deirdre Keyes
Director of OSD
Mr Joe Kelly
Director of Schools
Mr Ken Scully
Director of FET
Mr Ken Seery
Board Composition and Committees
In compliance with the Education and Training Boards Act 2013, the Board of Kildare and Wicklow ETB is comprised of 21 members; 12 local authority members, 2 parent representatives, 2 staff representatives and 5 special interest representatives.
