1. OLCS IPPN Presentation Date: 3 rd February 2006

2. 2 OLCS Initiative nProject Team comprising: BearingPoint consultants Department of Education and Science Representatives from schools nDeveloped a web based system ESI to allow the roll out of Department services nPhase 1 - On-line claims system (OLCS) for part-time and substitute teachers

3. 3 OLCS Details nInternet Based system nSchools input Casual and Non Casual claims online nTeacher absences input online nSchool P.C. used to input data nSchool Administrator responsible for granting and revoking access nRole Based Users (Data Entry, Approver) nSchool login

4. 4 Benefits of OLCS Initiative nReduction in workload nLess details to complete once casual / non casual teacher is on the system nLeave types shown on system nLess time to complete details of absences nElimination of double entry nFlexible inputting times nElimination of postal problems

5. 5 Target Dates EVENTPROPOSED DATES Train the Trainer13 th March to 15 th March 2006 Familiarisation Day (UAT)16 th March UAT Testing24 th March to 2 nd May Training for PilotWeek commencing 2 nd May Pilot in 78 schools8 th May to 29 th May (38 Second level, 40 Primary)

6. 6 TARGET DATES contd. EVENTPROPOSED DATES Training for Post Primary Schools2 nd October to 27 th October Rollout of OLCS in 6 th November Post Primary Schools Training for Primary SchoolsJanuary 2007 Rollout for Primary SchoolsJanuary 2007

7. 7 Training nTwo people per school Person to input data Person to approve the data entered nCurrent estimate – 2 days training nTraining likely to be delivered in January 2007 nTraining in groups of 12 to 14 nConducted at centres throughout the country with PC/internet facilities.

8. 8 Next Steps in Development of OLCS Training Train the trainer programme n Will be held from 13th to 15th March inclusive in Athlone n 12 people will be trained by Bearing Point. n Consist of school and Department representatives

9. 9 UAT – User Acceptance Testing Testing of the system over a three cycle period from 27 th March to 3 rd May 2006 Five school representatives will be required for Cycle 2 Cycle 2 will be held on Wednesday and Thursday 12th and 13th April and Tuesday to Friday 18th, to 21st April inclusive Testing will take place in Athlone

10. 10 UAT – User Acceptance Testing Familiarisation Day for UAT will be held on 16th March in Athlone. 8 school representatives covering primary and second level Five representatives will participate in UAT - 3 backup Six Department representatives.

11. 11 Consultation on Introduction of OLCS Change Management Group meetings Stakeholder Group meetings Participation in UAT Testing Participation in pilot Articles in newsletters (Leadership) Presentations at conferences Updates on Department and other websites

12. 12 Department Website www.education.ie You will find relevant information under the Education Personnel Section and Payroll Division Sections Select Education Personnel from options at top of Home Page Select Payroll Division from options on left side of Education Personnel page Section titled OLCS You should refer to the website on a regular basis The website contains all relevant Circulars and information notes

13. 13 Assistance in using OLCS Training User Manual Helpdesk Notes on the system

14. Demonstration Questions & Answers