Education
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Learning across the border
Education policy was traditionally developed in isolation on both sides of the border but new links are now being explored.…
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Helping to improve skills and training in construction
Barry Neilson provides an update on CITB-ConstructionSkills NI’s training programmes. There is no doubt that the recession has hit construction…
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Children: a statistical picture
The 2011 Census’ findings about children and young people in Northern Ireland. With 24 per cent of its residents aged…
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Local Government Reforms: grasping the opportunities
Whilst 2013 ended with political parties reaching a stalemate on flags, parades and the past, in 2014, it is clear…
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Cross-border children’s policy
North/South co-operation on child protection is supported by both administrations and has resulted in tangible progress. When 250 delegates attended…
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Children’s strategy drafted
Junior ministers Jonathan Bell and Jennifer McCann have published a draft children’s strategy for Northern Ireland, designed to tackle child…
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PlayBoard: driving the play agenda
PlayBoard is an independent charity which promotes best practice in play and playwork. The organisation provides advice, guidance and training…
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Programme for Government progress report
Child poverty levels have fallen as the economy has gradually improved but the childcare strategy has been delayed by almost…
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Progress on childcare
Employers For Childcare Charitable Group broadly welcomes the arrival of the Northern Ireland Executive’s Programme for Affordable and Integrated Childcare.…
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NCB events focus on child investment
Children’s charity NCB Northern Ireland plans to host a series of events to increase understanding about when to invest in…
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