Education
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NEET strategy structures in place
The Executive’s youth unemployment strategy is starting to deliver, with the formation of two groups to co-ordinate the response from…
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Driving change in prisons: Sue McAllister interview
Northern Ireland Prison Service Director-General Sue McAllister discusses the purpose of prison, pace of reform and the challenges of short…
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Welfare reform to be adapted for families
MLAs have made proposals to protect children and families from cuts in welfare spending but more radical changes are being…
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Early childhood development services in conflict and post-conflict environments
A Belfast conference hears how troubled regions can share their experiences in helping children to develop. Belfast played host recently…
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Invest early to make an impact
Two reports into early intervention in West Belfast help to make the case for the concept in government. Across the…
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Child protection successes ‘must be told’
Highlighting successes in child protection will help to improve public confidence in the system, a major study suggests. Northern Ireland’s…
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Small schools funding questioned
A new policy is needed to determine which small schools are needed, according to an independent review of the common…
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Finland’s resilient innovation: Jaani Heinonen
Jaani Heinonen, Head of Innovation at the Finnish Ministry of Employment and the Economy, talks to Peter Cheney about how…
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Delivering Social Change Framework: will it deliver for children and young people?
Pauline Leeson, Chief Executive of Children in Northern Ireland (CiNI), calls for more collaboration and co-operation from the Executive in…
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Progress on autism strategy
Health Minister Edwin Poots has launched a draft autism strategy and action plan, aimed at achieving improved outcomes, services and…
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