The Irish Primary Principals’ Network (IPPN) was established in 2000. IPPN is the recognised professional body for Ireland’s primary school leaders. With a membership of over 6,000 Principals and Deputy Principals, IPPN is an independent, not-for-profit, voluntary association, a registered charity, a company limited by guarantee and an official Education Partner of the Department of Education. A child’s early years in primary school are the most formative. IPPN’s strategic objective is to transform, and continuously improve, the quality of Irish primary education through a critical group of highly motivated school Principals, who are committed to change and possess the confidence, knowledge and skills to lead that change.