Open Consultations
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CDI Membership Survey
In December 2025, the Department of Education provided each post-primary school in Northern Ireland with a corporate membership to the Career Development Institute (CDI). We would like to learn more about how this resource is being used and how beneficial it is to staff. Your feedback will help inform future support and professional learning opportunities. Estimated completion time: 4 minutes
Closes 13 November 2026
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Evaluation of the NICS Well Yoga and Desk Pilates Programme
Thank you for considering participating in this evaluation. Please read this information page carefully to be informed of what the evaluation is about and how your participation can aid Department for Communities (DfC) on future wellbeing initiatives. This should help guide your decision for participation and give informed consent. Survey Purpose This research is being conducted by a Psychology Student at Queen’s University Belfast who is currently being...
Closes 13 November 2026
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NIEA Management Standards Survey
NIEA have partnered with HSENI to launch a stress survey for their organisation. This approach will see a short 35 question survey released by HSENI with the aim of developing a bespoke NIEA risk assessment, action plan and policy in response to our returns. This initiative aims to build on the feedback from engagement with senior management, with the focus being on two directorates, taking account of the unique work delivered by staff throughout this process. HSENI will be the impartial...
Closes 15 November 2026
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Consultation on Redress Regulations For Truth Recovery Standardised Payment Scheme
The Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill ('the Bill') passed its Final Stage in the Northern Ireland Assembly on 30 June 2026, with Royal Assent expected in Autumn 2026. Following this, the 'Redress Regulations' will be brought before the Assembly for consideration. Once this secondary legislation is passed, this will enable the Redress Service to be established and the redress scheme to open. Why are we seeking your...
Closes 17 November 2026
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Consultation on Redress Regulations For Truth Recovery Standardised Payment Scheme - Easy Read
On 30 June 2026, the Assembly voted to approve a new law known as the Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill. The new law will: Create a public inquiry. Create a redress scheme to provide support and payments to eligible people. Before the law can start, it must go through a final step called Royal Assent. This is expected to happen in Autumn...
Closes 17 November 2026
Closed Consultations
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Review of Temporary Variation (TV) Policy
Thank you for taking the time to participate in the Temporary Variation (TV) policy review survey. Your feedback is incredibly valuable in helping us understand the needs and preferences of those directly involved with schools. Please read the consultation document prior to completing the survey. Where a school is oversubscribed with applications, it may apply to the department to admit additional, named children. The TV Policy ( circular 2026/0 3 ...
Closed 11 November 2026
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Work Experience Programme (WEP) Survey- Employers
The information we collect will be use d for statistical monitoring and to assist us improve programme delivery. Please note all responses are confidential.
Closed 11 November 2026
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Registered Clubs - Phases 2 and 3 Review of the Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2021
The Department for Communities is conducting a review of the implementation and effectiveness of those provisions within the Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (NI) 2021 (‘the Act’) which came into operation on 6 April 2022 and 1 June 2022. The Act made amendments to the Licensing (NI) Order 1996 (‘the Licensing Order’) and the Registration of Clubs (NI) Order 1996 (‘the Clubs Order’). The Licensing Order regulates the sale...
Closed 9 November 2026