Open Consultations
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TransformED Day 25th September Feedback
Thank you for engaging with the September 2026 TransformED Development Day. Your feedback will help us evaluate the usefulness of the resources provided and inform future TransformED development days and events.
Closes 12 October 2026
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Antrim and Newtownabbey Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair 2026 - Registration of Interest
Antrim and Newtownabbey Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair, Thursday 22nd October 2026 10.30am to 2pm, Valley Leisure Centre, Newtownabbey. Department for Communities along with Antrim and Newtownabbey Labour Market Partnership are inviting employers recruiting in the Antrim and Newtownabbey Council district to register for the job fair. This event aims to host a range of employers with representation from local support organisations on the day. This event will host a quiet period...
Closes 21 October 2026
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Historic Environment Policy Consultation
Your views on the vision and aims for an Historic Environment Policy for Northern Ireland Below are questions relating to the draft vision and aims for an Historic Environment Policy for Northern Ireland. The department is keen to have your views on these matters and appreciates you taking the time to complete the questionnaire. For further information on the policy development work, please click on the following link: ...
Closes 23 October 2026
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Public Sector Employer in Partnership with a Training Provider Award 2027
The Public Sector Employer in Partnership with a Training Provider Award 2027 is designed to acknowledge excellence and originality between the Training Provider and Employer in the delivery of Apprenticeship training including commitment; development; and, sustainability. Who can enter? This category is open to Employers from the public sector using Training Providers to deliver their apprenticeships programme. Who can submit a nomination? Nominations must only be...
Closes 23 October 2026
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Mentor Award 2027
The Mentor Award 2027 is awarded on the basis of a Mentor's exceptional contribution to their workplace and their dedication to contributing to their Apprentices' professional development and learning. The judges will consider how they aid their Apprentices' integration into the workplace; their development of professional and technical skills; and, the Mentor’s personal positive contribution to the business. Who can enter? Employers, whose 2026 L2/3 Apprentices or L4+...
Closes 23 October 2026
Forthcoming Consultations
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Review of the Tenant Participation Strategy
The Tenant Participation Strategy 2015-2020 was published in January 2016 and explored how social landlords and tenants could work together to improve services. It set out what social landlords should do to give tenants the opportunity and choice to participate in the decisions that...
Opens 12 October 2026
Closed Consultations
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Forensic Science Research Summit for The United Kingdom and Ireland - Sept 26
The purpose of this survey is to evaluate the inaugural Forensic Science Research Summit for The United Kingdom and Ireland that took place in Manchester on 8 & 9 November and what our next steps should be. The Summit was jointly sponsored by the Home Office, Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services, Forensic Science Ireland, Forensic Science Northern Ireland, and the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science, reflecting a shared commitment across our jurisdictions to...
Closed 9 October 2026
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Northern Ireland's Draft Artificial Intelligence Strategy - Public Consultation
Have Your Say on the Draft AI Strategy for Northern Ireland Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already changing how we live, work and access public services. Used well, it can help improve outcomes for citizens, support economic growth and make public services more efficient. Used poorly, it risks undermining trust or creating unintended harms. That is why Northern Ireland is developing a cross‑departmental AI strategy to set a clear, responsible and joined‑up approach to how AI is...
Closed 7 October 2026
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Behaviour in Schools Review: Call for Evidence
The Department of Education (DE) is undertaking a review of behaviour in schools across Northern Ireland. This review is being led by an independent expert, Tom Bennett OBE, and aims to develop a clear, evidence-informed understanding of the main behavioural challenges currently facing schools and to identify effective approaches and interventions that support positive behaviour, wellbeing, and learning. This Call for Evidence invites views, experiences, and data from a...
Closed 6 October 2026