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  • Consultation on the Draft Northern Ireland Executive Early Learning and Childcare Strategy

    On 27 February 2025 the Northern Ireland Executive agreed the Programme for Government (PfG) 2024-2027 ‘Our Plan: Doing What Matters Most’. The PfG includes a commitment to “provide more affordable, accessible, high-quality early learning and childcare opportunities to support children’s development and ease financial pressures for working families. This must complement existing support available through Universal Credit and Tax-Free Childcare. We also... More
    Opened 17 December 2025

  • Employment and Support Allowance Claim Form April 26

    How to claim You can submit a claim to New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) online by following the link below. Entitlement to New Style ESA is dependent on your National Insurance record. For more information on the entitlement conditions, please visit NI Direct . You can ask a friend or relative or an organisation that you know and trust to help you. Alternatively you can contact ESA for help on 0800 085 6318. If you use Relay UK dial... More
    Created 23 March 2026

  • Woodlands JJC - Proposed Rota Change

    Consultation with JJC Care Staff iro proposed new rota More
    Opened 23 March 2026

  • Enabling Access to Justice Reform Programme Delivery Plan Engagement Paper: Improving Impact and Value for Money by Reforming Scope and Merits

    The Department of Justice is undertaking this early engagement to invite your informed views on the emerging reform options and to ensure that their development is shaped by the experience and insight of those who work most closely within the justice system. Your contribution at this stage is vital in helping us assess the practical impact of potential reforms, identify any unintended consequences, including equality considerations, and refine the mitigations required to safeguard... More
    Opened 23 March 2026

  • Legal Aid Engagement Paper – A Simpler Fairer Approach to Means Testing

    Legal Aid in Northern Ireland helps people who cannot afford legal advice, or representation, get access to justice when they need it. A recent review by the Department of Justice found that the current system is slow, complex, and hard to understand. These barriers often stop people from applying for help. The Department has looked at the feedback and identified ways to make the process simpler, faster, and fairer. This includes changes to financial eligibility rules so that more people... More
    Opened 23 March 2026

  • Managing Change & Wellbeing’ Workshop

    Thank you for attending the ‘Managing Change and Wellbeing’ workshop. If you can kindly take the time to anonymously complete the following survey. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will help inform future workshops. More
    Closed 22 March 2026

  • Draft Disability Strategy Public Consultation

    The Executive Disability Strategy responds to long standing calls from Deaf and disabled people for a strategy developed in partnership with them and their representative organisations. The primary aim of the Strategy is to improve the lives of people who are Deaf and disabled people, their families and carers so that they can play a full and active role in all aspects of our society. The draft Disability Strategy’s vision is for ‘’An inclusive... More
    Closed 20 March 2026

  • Analytics Division – Away Day Event Feedback - Ulster Rugby Stadium

    This is a survey to provide feedback on the recent event at Ulster Rugby Stadium. Please note that all responses are anonymous unless you have entered any personal information in your free text responses within the survey. More
    Opened 20 March 2026

  • Review of Religious Education (RE) in NI - Call for Evidence

    The Department of Education is carrying out a review of the Religious Education (RE) Core Syllabus for in Northern Ireland. The review will cover Foundation Stage to Key Stage 4 (Year 1 to Year 12) The review follows a Supreme Court judgment that concluded the current RE Core Syllabus does not convey information in an objective, critical and pluralistic manner. The existing syllabus is nearly 20 years old, and the review aligns with the wider reform of the Northern Ireland Curriculum. ... More
    Closed 20 March 2026

  • NIHE Community Grants Survey

    Each year, the Housing Executive invests around £2.5 million in community involvement activities, including Community Involvement Grant Funding, which can be awarded to support projects under five themes. More
    Closed 20 March 2026

  • Ards and North Down Job Fair 2026 - Attendee Survey

    We would like to obtain your feedback from this Job Fair, which will help us to shape future recruitment events. All responses are anonymous and no individuals will be identified. Responses will be used for statistical analysis only. More
    Closed 20 March 2026

  • Rural Strategy Consultation

    Thank you for taking the time to review our draft Rural Strategy. Your feedback is vital in shaping a strategy that meets the needs of rural communities across Northern Ireland. The responses you provide will help us refine priorities, identify gaps, and ensure effective delivery. Our draft strategy sets out a vision to support rural customers, enable affordable rural homes, and secure the future of rural communities. The Strategy can be viewed here: Draft Rural... More
    Closed 20 March 2026

  • Test for in person registration

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    Closed 19 March 2026

  • Ards and North Down Job Fair 2026 - Registration of Interest

    Ards and North Down Job Fair, Thursday 19th March 2026 10.30am to 2pm, Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex, Newtownards. Department for Communities along with Ards and North Down Labour Market Partnership are inviting employers recruiting in the Ards and North Down 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 from... More
    Closed 18 March 2026

  • Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme 2026

    Líofa aims to encourage as many people as possible to make a personal pledge to improve their Irish, and in doing so, to join a community of likeminded people focused on learning and using the language. Líofa’s Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme provides practical support to Líofa participants. It offers the opportunity for eligible applicants, irrespective of tradition and background, to be able to attend an Irish-language summer college, and experience the Irish language in all... More
    Closed 17 March 2026

  • HSENI Workplace Well-being Survey 2026

    HSENI, with the support of NIPSA, have engaged HSENI’s Mental Wellbeing at Work Advisory Service (MWAWAS, acting as an independent consultant) to launch a Mental Wellbeing at Work survey for our organisation. This will see a short 35 question survey released by MWAWAS on Monday 16 th March 2026, with the aim of developing a bespoke HSENI risk assessment, action plan and policy in response to our returns. This initiative aims to build on the previous survey issued carried out in 2019.... More
    Opened 16 March 2026

  • Consultation on the Department of Justice (DoJ) Draft Section 75 Equality Action Plan 2025-2030 And Draft Disability Action Plan 2025-2030

    Addressing inequalities within the justice system must be at the heart of reform and a priority across all parts of Government. Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (the Act) requires public authorities, in carrying out their functions relating to Northern Ireland, to have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity and regard to the desirability of promoting good relations across a range of categories outlined in the Act. Section 49... More
    Opened 16 March 2026

  • Draft Northern Ireland Executive Early Learning and Childcare Strategy Consultation Event - Online Monday 16th March 2026

    Date: Monday 16th March 2026 Time: 7.00pm to 8.00pm More
    Closed 16 March 2026

  • Causeway Coast and Glens Job Fair 2026 - Registration of Interest

    Causeway Coast and Glens Regional Job Fair, Thursday 14th May 2026 3.30pm to 6.30pm, Coleraine Leisure Centre, Coleraine. Department for Communities along with Causeway Coast and Glens Labour Market Partnership are inviting employers recruiting in the Causeway Coast and Glens 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 from... More
    Created 13 March 2026

  • Teacher Recruitment and Retention in Northern Ireland

    A survey carried out by the Department of Education in June 2024 helped to identify the key recruitment and retention challenges facing schools in Northern Ireland and confirmed that these were particularly acute for post-primary schools. To address this, the Department launched a pilot ITE Bursary Scheme. Commencing in September 2026, the Bursary Scheme seeks to incentivise teaching careers in subjects where recruitment challenges are most acute. The recruitment and... More
    Opened 12 March 2026

  • Restrictive Interventions: Guidance for Educational Settings

    A consultation has been launched on “Restrictive Interventions: Guidance for Educational Settings.” The Department of Education has opened a consultation seeking views on its Restrictive Interventions: Guidance for Educational Settings. Consultation Period The consultation will run from 12 March to 4 June 2026. The Department’s preferred method of response is online, using the link at the bottom of this page. ... More
    Opened 12 March 2026

  • Framework for Race Relations Consultation Easy Read

    What is the draft Framework for Race Relations ? The Framework is a plan for how we will work together to make where we live fairer for everyone, no matter their race or ethnicity. The Racial Equality Strategy (2015-2025) was the most recent plan but it ended in December 2025 . This new Framework sets out what happens next. Why do we need it? Our society is more diverse now with people from all different cultures living... More
    Opened 11 March 2026

  • Framework for Race Relations Consultation

    Following the summation of the current Racial Equality Strategy, it was felt important that post-2025, there was a clear mechanism and overarching framework for achieving racial equality in our society that would go beyond the standard approaches tried before. Focusing on and exploring the principles of the public health approach utilised by various Executive strategies, we have developed a draft Framework for Race Relations which aims to tackle complex issues that... More
    Opened 11 March 2026

  • MAG Events Evaluation Questionnaire 2026

    MAG Passivhaus for the Public Sector Series – Reducing Risk, Cost & Carbon – 23 February 2026 More
    Closed 11 March 2026

  • Decent Homes Standard Consultation

    The Department first introduced the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) in June 2004 to promote measurable improvements to housing in Northern Ireland. However, whilst comparable standards in other jurisdictions have been reviewed and updated, particularly in recent years, there have been no changes to the DHS here since it was introduced. As the current DHS in Northern Ireland is now below the minimum standards implemented in other UK jurisdictions and has not kept pace with... More
    Closed 10 March 2026

  • Draft Northern Ireland Executive Early Learning and Childcare Strategy Consultation Event - Foyle Arena, Derry/Londonderry

    Tuesday 10th March at 7pm The Foyle Arena 2 Limavady Rd, Derry/Londonderry BT47 6JY More
    Closed 10 March 2026

  • Fermanagh Cross Border Job Fair 2026 - Registration of Interest

    Fermanagh Cross Border Job Fair, Thursday 23 April 2026, 10.30am to 2pm, South West College, Enniskillen. Department for Communities along with Cross Border Partnership Employment Services and Fermanagh and Omagh Labour Market Partnership are inviting employers who have job vacancies 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 from 10.30am to... More
    Opened 9 March 2026

  • HSENI Proposals for The Health and Safety (Miscellaneous Repeals, Revocations and Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

    This consultation relates to proposals by HSENI to revoke or repeal ten legislative measures (two Acts and eight Statutory Rules) that have been identified as being redundant or that have been overtaken by more up-to-date Regulations. It is also proposed to take the opportunity to make eight minor amendments to five Statutory Rules that are required. The legislation proposed for removal is the: Factories Act (Northern Ireland) 1965... More
    Opened 9 March 2026

  • Department of Education - Attendance Survey - for completion by children and young people

    This consultation is about DE's new "Attendance Matters" strategy . We also want to hear from you about what it is like to attend school “Attendance Matters” strategy every day. We also want to hear from you about what it is like to attend school every day. Your response will be anonymous, we will not know who you are. Although the majority of pupils attend school regularly, there are some who struggle with attendance and the factors behind poor... More
    Closed 6 March 2026

  • Department of Education - Attendance Survey - for adults

    This consultation relates to DE's new “Attendance Matters” strategy and issues associated with ensuring that children and young people attend school every day. Recent pupil absence statistics show almost 82,500 pupils are currently missing 10% or more of their school days. There has been a significant increase in these figures since 2018/19, and this is a worrying trend that we should all be concerned about. The Department’s updated attendance strategy... More
    Closed 6 March 2026
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