Education and Learning Theme

learningEducation and Learning

Communities are active in education across Northern Ireland, and contribute to the debate on early years, transitional and lifelong learning. Activity on the subject of our colleges, and a focus on the development of management and leadership within the sector are all addressed here.

 

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Women's policy forum visits Fermanagh

The next women’s policy forum will be hosted by Fermanagh Women’s Network on Thursday 18 September from 10.30am – 12.30pm in Fermanagh House, Broadmeadow, Enniskillen.
NICVA | Jonny Currie | 19 Aug 2008

Priorities for youth

DENI needs your help to identify priorities for youth work and services in Northern Ireland.
Department Of Education - Press Office | Press office | 11 Aug 2008

Sign language gets welcome cash boost

Government has announced a £1.3million investment in sign language interpreter and tutor training in Northern Ireland, reports RNID.
Royal National Institute For Deaf People NI | Claire Lavery | 24 Jul 2008

Learning support programme

Northern Ireland's six regional colleges are inviting voluntary and community organisations to tender for delivery of a learning support programme to help engage local communities with further education.
NICVA | John McCormick | 17 Jul 2008

Can’t find that publication?

It could well be in NICVA’s Library. NICVA has built up a comprehensive library resource over many years, with current and historical information of all kinds...
NICVA | John McCormick | 30 Jun 2008

There's something in the woods ...

A new initiative launched by the Woodland Trust will offer schools the opportunity to bring green issues, the great outdoors and the wonderful world of wildlife into the classroom with a range of resources and a new award scheme.
The Woodland Trust | Kaye Coates | 20 Jun 2008

School transfer misery for parents and pupils

Voice of children not being heard says NICCY. Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Patricia Lewsley, urged all concerned to end the uncertainty over school transfers.

Young people and money

Citizens Advice and the Financial Services Authority (FSA) join forces to support Northern Ireland Youth Workers.  In partnership they have launched a free financial training initiative to equip youth workers with the skills to help vulnerable young people manage money.
Citizens Advice Regional Office | Press Office | 17 Jun 2008

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