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Extended schools announced

Education Minister, Maria Eagle, today revealed how £10million to develop extended schools across Northern Ireland will be allocated. Funding will be given directly to schools to spend as they see fit.

Fair education campaign moves to London

Representatives of organisations that support the ending of unfair academic selection at the age of 11 went to lobby the House of Lords as guests of Baroness May Blood.
NICVA | John McCormick | 17 May 2006

NI students tops All-Island photo prize

A total of four students from Northern Ireland have won awards at this year’s HP Digital Imagination photography competition ahead of 6300 other entries across primary and secondary school students, North and South.

Conference leaves everyone inspired

The Making Your Mark II conference in the Ramada Hotel Belfast, left everyone feeling energised and motivated to make a difference in their communities and organisations.
NICVA | Sandra Bailie | 28 Apr 2006

Saying ‘Yes’ to change

Voluntary organisations can make a difference.
NICVA | Admin | 28 Apr 2006

A fresh start for early years

Details of a more integrated and family friendly provision for early years have been announced.
NICVA | John McCormick | 25 Apr 2006

Even More Awards for All

The Awards for All scheme from the National Lottery has increased its grants awards to enable groups to apply for grants from £500 to £10,000.

Call to publicise the Socrates programme

The European Commission is awarding grants to activities which publicise the results of projects funded by the EU Socrates programme, which supports education and lifelong learning.
NICVA | James Laverty | 20 Apr 2006

Call for proposals - eLearning programme

Projects using information and communication technology (ICT) for education, training and lifelong learning in Europe can now apply for funding from the European Commission under the eLearning programme
NICVA | James Laverty | 13 Apr 2006

INCORE summer school bursaries available

Limited number of bursaries available for applicants from the Northern Ireland voluntary and community sector.

£33m for Protestant Areas

Minister of State David Hanson has urged leaders in Protestant communities to work with Government to tackle deprivation. He was speaking as he launched a cross departmental Action Plan “Renewing Communities” responding to the Task Force report published on the needs of protestant communities. The package includes measures valued at £33million.  

Certificate in training practice

Training programme for lone parents in the skills needed to prepare and deliver training in adult learning environments.
Gingerbread NI Central Office | Brenda Kelly | 11 Apr 2006

Get into Cooking

Apply for a place on a new catering training programme for unemployed 16-25 year olds. Run by the Prince's Trust and Michael Deane.
The Prince's Trust Northern Ireland | John Hunt | 16 Mar 2006

Building communities in New York

An exciting leadership programme for participants from Northern Ireland's voluntary and community sector
CommunityNI.org | Frank Costelloe | 15 Mar 2006

Social Justice Awards 2006

The 2006 CSJ Awards have just been launched to recognise, reward and celebrate the work of innovative grassroots poverty-fighting groups. £25,000 is available in prize money.
NICVA | Neil Irwin | 09 Mar 2006

Detail on Children's Fund Programmes

The Children and Young People (C&YP) funding package is one of three new cross-cutting funding packages established by the Secretary of State as part of the 2006-08 Priorities and Budget process.  Here are all the details as they are presently known.

Children's Fund Announcement

Speaking during a visit to the Belfast Model School for Girls, Mr Hain said children and young people are to receive £61 million over the next two years to help them get the best start in life.

Surprise £14.6m fund for children

Peter Hain has made a surprise announcement of a £14.6m fund to support voluntary and community groups who work with disadvantaged children.
NICVA | Editor | 07 Mar 2006

Lessons from the Somme

A personal development and heritage programme for young people at the Somme Heritage Centre.
Ocean Youth Trust Ireland | Helen Murphy | 02 Mar 2006

Get RaW with the BBC

RaW is the BBC's largest reading and writing campaign and aims to 'bring life to words' for thousands of reluctant readers.
BBC Northern Ireland | Laura Spence | 28 Feb 2006

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