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JobStart Phase 1 Ministerial Visit Survey
The Department for Communities’ JobStart Scheme provides opportunities for those aged 16–24 who are at risk of long-term unemployment in Northern Ireland. You have been issued this survey as you recently attended a JobStart event at Causeway Exchange on Wednesday 18 September. We would be grateful if you could complete this short survey so we can gather further information to assist in development of future similar events. Please answer the following questions as... MoreOpened 23 September 2024 -
JobStart Ministerial Meet and Greet Survey
The Department for Communities’ JobStart Scheme provides opportunities for those aged 16–24 who are at risk of long-term unemployment in Northern Ireland. You have been issued this survey as you recently attended a JobStart event at Causeway Exchange on Wednesday 18 September. We would be grateful if you could complete this short survey so we can gather further information to assist in development of future similar events. Please answer the following questions as... MoreOpened 23 September 2024 -
PBNI Corporate Plan 2026-29 Consultation
The Probation Board for Northern Ireland is seeking the public’s views on how to help shape the future of probation services in Northern Ireland. A public consultation is now open for 12 weeks as part of the development of the Board’s Corporate Plan for 2026-29 which will set out the strategic direction of the organisation over the next three years. MoreOpened today -
Employment and Support Allowance Claim October 25
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 have speech or... MoreCreated 22 September 2025 -
Commissioner for Victims of Crime Office - 2025/26 Survey on the experience of victims of crime in Northern Ireland
Thank you for taking the time to respond to this survey, which should take about 10-40 minutes to complete dependent on your level of engagement with certain agencies. You can save your answers and return to the survey at another time. The purpose of the survey is to understand the experiences that victims of crime have had with the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland. It asks questions about your experience of the Criminal Justice System so we can identify... MoreOpened 22 September 2025 -
Teacher Survey Draft 1
1. Independent Review On the 9 th June 2025, Education Minister Paul Girvan established an Independent Review of Assessment Panel of education experts to advise on assessment in Northern Ireland. The Minister has appointed Tim Oates CBE as Chairperson of the Panel along with Dr Mick Walker and Mr Garry Matthewson as panel members. The Panel has been tasked to conduct an evidence-based review of... MoreOpened 22 September 2025 -
Shaping Sustainable Places - Public Consultation
Welcome to the Public Consultation for the Shaping Sustainable Places Programme. Shaping Sustainable Places has been developed by the Department for Communities working in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, and the Department for Infrastructure. Shaping Sustainable Places proposes a long-term programme of regeneration interventions to reshape our village, town and city centres. We are carrying out a public consultation on... MoreClosed 21 September 2025 -
HED Event for Well Champions – Feedback
Thank you for attending the Well Champion event at the Giant’s Ring on 11 th September, organised by the Work Psychology Service (WPS) in partnership with the Historic Environment Division (HED). To help inform the planning, development and content of future events we would be grateful if you could complete a short survey on your day. The survey should take no longer than 3 minutes to complete. It is voluntary and no personal data will be collected. All... MoreClosed 19 September 2025 -
Draft Anti-Poverty Strategy Public Consultation
The Anti-Poverty Strategy sets out the Executive’s commitment to a joined up, long term approach to addressing poverty. It seeks to remove barriers and support equality of opportunity for those experiencing or at risk of poverty. It sets a clear framework within which actions to tackle poverty will be taken forward in a practical and sustainable manner. Our vision for this work is as follows: Working together, poverty and its impacts will be effectively and sustainably eradicated across... MoreClosed 19 September 2025 -
Digital Skills Apprenticeship Cost and Benefit Analysis
The purpose of this survey is to identify the costs and benefits of hiring apprentices within the Digital sector in Northern Ireland. Exploring how businesses and individuals can benefit, identify the barriers preventing support for apprenticeships and encourage greater participation in future. We would welcome your participation in this survey as part of an evaluation of the value of apprenticeships within the Digital sector. The survey is... MoreOpened 19 September 2025 -
B&M Work Experience Opportunities - 2024
The Department for Communities’ Work Experience Programme (WEP) provides short work experience placements for those aged 16 – 65. In May and November 2024, B&M offered a number of 4-week work experience placements across all stores in Northern Ireland with a guaranteed interview for employment at the end. MoreClosed 19 September 2025 -
Mid Ulster Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair 2025 - Registration of Interest
Mid Ulster Jobs and Apprenticeships Job Fair, Wednesday 19th November 10.30am to 2pm, The Burnavon, Cookstown. Department for Communities along with Mid Ulster Labour Market Partnership are inviting employers who will be recruiting within the council area to r egister their interest in exhibiting at 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... MoreCreated 18 September 2025 -
The Future of CCEA GCSEs, AS levels and A levels
Who is conducting the consultation? The consultation is being conducted by the Department of Education (Department). It is targeted at everyone who has an interest in the qualifications available in Northern Ireland, notably students, schools, parents, further education, higher education and employers. Introduction Qualifications represent the formal recognition of knowledge, skills and competencies acquired through study,... MoreOpened 18 September 2025 -
Consultation on Section 167 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008
The Department for Communities (the Department) is consulting on section 167 (s167) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (the 2008 Act), which relates to institutions which are not charities under the law of Northern Ireland, but which operate for charitable purposes in or from Northern Ireland. Currently, such institutions can operate in Northern Ireland and are not required to report to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (the Commission). It was envisaged that s167... MoreOpened 17 September 2025 -
North Belfast Wellbeing Session Evaluation
Thank you for attending our trial session, we would really apreciate you completing our evaluation to let us know how we did and also inform us on if we should run more sessions in the future. MoreClosed 17 September 2025 -
Consultation on NI Postgrad Tuition
The purpose of the consultation is to seek views of the level of the Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan (PGTFL). The PGTFL in Northern Ireland was last reviewed in 2021, resulting in an increase in the maximum loan amount from £5,000 to £6,500 starting in academic year 2023/24. At that time, the Department for the Economy (DfE) committed to reviewing the scheme every three years. This 2025 consultation is part of that commitment and is intended to ensure that any changes can be implemented by... MoreOpened 15 September 2025 -
Ending Violence Against Women and Girls: Experiences and attitudes of 16 year olds in Northern Ireland in 2024 report - Readership Survey
The Executive Office have published the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls: Experiences and attitudes of 16 year olds in Northern Ireland in 2024 report. We are interested in understanding more about the quality of the publication and how it is used. This is important, as it will help us to provide a high quality service which meets users' needs. Your views are extremely important to us and we thank you in advance for taking part in this feedback survey. MoreClosed 13 September 2025 -
Pre-Market Engagement - Bail Support Pilot for Women
The Department of Justice (the Department) is currently preparing to initiate a grant process to establish a contract with a Supplier to deliver a Bail Support pilot scheme for women initially, ahead of considered wider roll out to the adult male population . Prior to initiating the grant process the Department wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in this pilot and seek the views of the sector on the proposed scheme. This pre-market... MoreClosed 12 September 2025 -
PBNI Serious Further Offences Survey 2025
The purpose of this survey is to understand staff's perceptions of the organisational culture in relation to Serious Further Offences (SFOs). You will be asked to comment on available support, opportunites to learn and changes in practice resulting from SFOs. MoreClosed 12 September 2025 -
System Partners Investment – National Governing Bodies (NGB) Programme
Sport NI is committed to investing public funds in ways that are fair, inclusive, and impactful. As we plan the next phase of our funding model, we are taking a close look at how we assess applications and allocate support. This consultation invites you to help shape that model. We know that organisations across the sporting system face different realities—some are large national bodies with dedicated teams; others are small, volunteer-led groups. Our proposed assessment approach aims... MoreOpened 12 September 2025 -
Derry City and Strabane Cross Border Job Fair 2025 - Registration of Interest
Derry City and Strabane Cross Border Job Fair, Tuesday 9th September 10.30am to 2pm, Foyle Arena, Derry. Department for Communities along with Derry and Strabane Labour Market Partnership and Cross Border Partnership Employment Services are inviting employers who will be recruiting within the council area to r egister their interest in exhibiting at the job fair. This event aims to host a range of employers with representation from local support organisations on the day. ... MoreClosed 8 September 2025 -
UC Programme Redeployment Preference Survey
An opportunity for Department for Communities staff potentially impacted by redeployment to express their location preference for new roles. MoreClosed 5 September 2025 -
User Engagement on New Methodology for Measuring Electricity Consumption and Renewable Generation in Northern Ireland
Summary DfE Statistics Information, Analysis and Research Branch is seeking users’ views on work undertaken to develop an improved statistical measure of Electricity Consumption and Renewable Generation (ECRG) in Northern Ireland and the development of an improved data framework in support. Background Regular Official Statistics on ECRG have been published by NISRA statisticians within the Department for the Economy (DfE) since 2014.... MoreOpened 4 September 2025 -
Temporary Variation (TV) Policy Review
Thank you for taking the time to participate in our 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 Temporary Variation (TV) Policy ( ... MoreOpened 2 September 2025 -
Employment and Support Allowance Claim Form September 25
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 have speech or... MoreOpened 1 September 2025 -
Apprentice of the Year Award 2026
The Apprentice of the Year Award 2026 is awarded on the basis of an Apprentice’s exceptional contribution to their workplace, and their dedication to excellence in their professional development and learning. What are the judges looking for? The Department for the Economy will carry out an initial eligibility check, followed by a sift panel process, where only the top three applicants in each category will be shortlisted to become finalists in the competition. The judges... MoreOpened 1 September 2025 -
Higher Level Apprentice of the Year Award 2026
The Higher Level Apprentice of the Year Award 2026 is given on the basis of a Higher Level Apprentice’s exceptional contribution to their workplace, and their dedication to excellence in their professional development and learning. What are the judges looking for? The Department for the Economy will carry out an initial eligibility check, followed by a sifting process, where only the top three applicants in each category will be shortlisted to become finalists in the... MoreOpened 1 September 2025 -
Mentor Award 2026
The Mentor Award 2026 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 2025 L2/3 Apprentices or L4+... MoreOpened 1 September 2025 -
NIAA2026 Public Sector Apprentice of the Year Award 2026
The Public Sector Apprentice of the Year Award 2026 is awarded on the basis of a Public Sector Apprentice’s exceptional contribution to their workplace and their dedication to excel in their professional development and learning. The judges will consider their performance; achievements; and progress. Who can enter? Public Sector Apprentices must be working towards a full Apprenticeship qualification at Level 2 or higher. Who can submit an application? ... MoreOpened 1 September 2025 -
Small to Medium Enterprise in Partnership with a Training Provider Award 2026
The Small to Medium Enterprise in Partnership with a Training Provider Award 2026 is designed to acknowledge excellence and originality between the Training Provider and Employer in the delivery of Apprenticeship training with a particular focus on commitment; development; and, sustainability. Who can enter? This category is open to Employers from all sectors using Training Providers contracted by the Department for the Economy to deliver their Apprenticeship programmes. For... MoreOpened 1 September 2025
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