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  • Discretionary Support Computer System Satisfaction Survey

    A survey to establish current levels of user satisfaction with the Discretionary Support Computer System More
    Opened 18 October 2022
  • Learning Needs Analysis

    As a Department we have set out our ‘10X Economy’ economic vision, setting an ambitious pathway for fundamental change to our economy. As we navigate this economic transformation we need to ensure our people have the skills to deliver the dependent 10x strategies and policies, and the culture of innovation required. The ODT Leadership and Skills Project is aimed at supporting DfE’s people to develop these key skills to deliver the 10X Economy economic vision and contribute to the Skills... More
    Opened 20 October 2022
  • Derrytrasna Pastoral Care Award 2023

    The Derrytrasna Pastoral Care Award was created by the Department of Education in partnership with the Public Health Agency (PHA) in 2014. The annual award is for school communities that have demonstrated exceptional pastoral care for the emotional health and wellbeing of pupils. It is named after St. Mary’s Primary School in Derrytrasna whose special pastoral care inspired the award. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic the Award has been suspended for two years, as a result of this... More
    Opened 24 October 2022
  • Attitudes to Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Northern Ireland - User Survey

    The Executive Office publish the annual Attitudes to Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Northern Ireland report. The report for 2022, published in October 2023, was the first edition. 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. If... More
    Opened 26 October 2022
  • HSENI Chainsaw Safety Campaign

    HSENI are gathering information on the controls / training currently in place with local organisations who work with chainsaws (trainers, sales, maintenance / servicing, tree felling etc). This is ahead of an inspection initiative to take place in November and December 2022. More
    Opened 26 October 2022
  • Coronial Investigations into Deaths Abroad

    Coroners’ courts are a key part of our judicial system. The role of a coroner is to conduct formal investigations, known as inquests, into certain deaths and to determine who the deceased was, and how, when and where they came to their death. Currently a coroner in Northern Ireland can only hold an inquest where a body has been ‘found’ here, or where a death is unexpected, unexplained or occurred in suspicious circumstances. ‘Found’ is interpreted as involving an... More
    Opened 27 October 2022
  • State Care Monuments - Carbon footprint audit

    As part of the Department for Communities' commitment to net zero by 2050, the Historic Environment Division Climate Change Working Group is hoping to commission an audit of the carbon footprint associated with State Care properties. This will involve all aspects of their care, for example energy consumption, travel to and from properties and maintenance of sites. Once we can see the whole picture, we can then consider how we might improve our carbon footprint for each site individually or... More
    Opened 31 October 2022
  • ACNI Musical Instruments Programme 2021-22

    The Musical Instruments for Bands programme enables the sector to develop its potential to add wider value in terms of community cohesion, economic regeneration and social inclusion. The programme seeks to increase the quality of music-making in the community by helping eligible bands to purchase new instruments and/or replace worn out instruments. More
    Opened 2 November 2022
  • PPS Policy for Prosecuting Cases of Domestic Abuse

    This is a public consultation by the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland (PPS) to seek your views on our updated policy for prosecuting cases of domestic abuse. The policy document can be accessed here: PPS Policy for Prosecuting Cases of Domestic Abuse (November 2022) The purpose of the policy statement is to explain the approach of the PPS in taking prosecutorial decisions in respect of offences arising from domestic abuse. It is... More
    Opened 7 November 2022
  • Homelessness Framework Evaluation-Prior

    Overview The aim of the evaluation is to determine whether the implementation of the “framework for our citizens experiencing homelessness”, has increased engagement in the test and learn Jobs and Benefits Offices (JBOs) with those experiencing homelessness. Engagement is defined as a work coach positively interacting with a person experiencing homelessness and may include activities such as; providing advice and guidance on benefits,... More
    Opened 11 November 2022
  • AccessNI Online Training Participant Survey [16-17 November 2022]

    We would welcome your views on your experience of the AccessNI webinar you attended this week. There are only 13 questions and the survey should take no longer than 2 minutes to complete. Thank you. More
    Opened 18 November 2022
  • Heriot Watt Survey

    To collect mobile phone numbers for issue of an SMS text message regarding destitution survey More
    Opened 21 November 2022
  • Benchmarking survey to identify evidence basis for funding and expenditure decisions in NICS Departments

    Benchmarking survey to identify evidence basis for funding and expenditure decisions in NICS Departments More
    Opened 29 November 2022
  • AccessNI Online Training Participant Survey [07-08 December2022]

    We would welcome your views on your experience of the AccessNI webinar you attended this week. There are only 13 questions and the survey should take no longer than 2 minutes to complete. Thank you. More
    Opened 8 December 2022
  • Civil Service Skills Academy - Evaluation of Staff Officer Welcome event

    You recently completed the Staff Officer Civil Service Skills Academy and commenced employment in DfE on 31 October. As you have now been in post for a few weeks the Corporate Engagement Team would value your feedback on the welcome event in Adelaide House and your induction. The Corporate Engagement Team More
    Opened 8 December 2022
  • CALL FOR EVIDENCE - Debt Respite Policy Proposals for Northern Ireland

    1. INTRODUCTION Following the UK Government’s arrangements for the introduction of a Statutory Debt Repayment Plan and to ensure equity of protection for people in problem debt in Northern Ireland, the then Minister for Communities, Deirdre Hargey gave a commitment to initiate work to explore primary legislation to establish a local debt respite scheme, incorporating provision for both a ‘Breathing Space’ and a ‘Statutory Debt Repayment Plan’. This Call for... More
    Opened 14 December 2022
  • Level 4 and 5 Provision and Higher Education in Further Education

    This document is seeking views on level 4 and 5 provision and Higher Education in Further Education (HE in FE) – these are higher education courses and qualifications undertaken by learners aged 18+. This provision is primarily vocational in nature, is offered in a range of subject areas and is delivered mostly by further education colleges in partnership with universities and awarding bodies. Qualifications at this level can lead directly into employment or on to further study, including... More
    Opened 15 December 2022
  • Principles for Vocational Qualifications in Northern Ireland

    Purpose of this consultation: Vocational qualifications are the foundations upon which our vocational education and skills system is built. They are delivered in FE colleges, schools (including Irish Medium schools), private training organisations, the community and voluntary sector and businesses to a wide range of different learners and fulfil a range of different purposes. Vocational qualifications are also delivered within a range of departmental programmes such as ApprenticeshipsNI,... More
    Opened 15 December 2022
  • Period Products (Free Provision) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 – Departmental Regulations Consultation

    The Department for Communities (DfC) is consulting with all Arm’s Length Bodies (ALB's) and corporate soles, in respect to its duty under Section 2 of the 'Period Products (Free Provision) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022' which requires that all Departments must specify by regulations ‘Public Service Bodies’ within its functions. All Public Service Bodies must establish and maintain arrangements to ensure that period products are obtainable, free of charge within their premises. More
    Opened 5 January 2023
  • Civil Service Skills Academy - Evaluation of DP Welcome event

    You recently completed the Deputy Principal Civil Service Skills Academy and commenced employment in DfE on 14 November 2022. As you have now been in post for a few weeks the Corporate Engagement Team would value your feedback on the welcome event in Adelaide House and your induction. The Corporate Engagement Team More
    Opened 9 January 2023
  • Learning and Skills Snapshot exercise

    The ODT programme's Leadership and Skills Project aims to support DfE’s people to develop the skills they need to thrive in their careers and deliver the 10X Economic Vision. ​ ​​ Our senior leaders have identified skill areas that are of particular strategic importance at present. A number of these are core skills that everyone would generally expect to have, proportionate to their role and grade. We... More
    Opened 11 January 2023
  • Senior Leadership Forum Evaluation

    Evaluation of the Senior Leadership Forum 10/01/2023 More
    Opened 12 January 2023
  • GamCare’s gambling-related harm - Post-Evaluation

    Thank you for attending GamCare’s session on gambling-related harm as part of Cost of Living Information and Advice Week. If you could kindly complete the following short survey to help in the evaluation of the session . The survey should take no longer than three minutes to complete. It is voluntary and no personal data will be collected. All responses will be anonymous. Many thanks. More
    Opened 12 January 2023
  • The Executive Office International Relations Team - Did we help you?

    The Executive Office International Relations team are based within the Northern Ireland Civil Service and work to develop mutually beneficial relationships with countries, regions and organisations. More
    Opened 17 January 2023
  • International Relations - Post-visit Evaluation Form

    We hope you enjoyed your visit to Northern Ireland and found the trip beneficial. It would be appreciated if you could take a few minutes to provide some feedback. More
    Opened 17 January 2023
  • DfE Pilot EO1 Mentoring Circle Mid-Point Evaluation for Mentors

    You have been participating, as a mentor, in the DfE EO1 Mentoring Circle Pilot which launched in November 2022. At the end of the pilot we will carry out a detailed evaluation to enable us to assess the effectiveness and impact of the mentoring circle but as you have now reached mid-point in your participation as a mentor we would be grateful if you would take a few minutes to complete the attached questionnaire. The Corporate Engagement Team More
    Opened 18 January 2023
  • Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme 2023

    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
    Opened 18 January 2023
  • 2023 - Values Test Consultation

    This is a test of the Corporate Values survey for DfC More
    Opened 19 January 2023
  • In-Work Support Application

    Welcome to the online application for In-Work Support. Please click on the link below to begin. More
    Opened 20 January 2023
  • Sport NI Athlete Award Programme Review 2017- 2023

    The Athlete Award programme investment aims to help ‘Our (NI) athletes be among the best in the World’, by targeting athletes who have the potential to achieve success and excel in Olympics, Paralympics and Commonwealth Games. For the 2017-23 period our Athlete Awards supported 235 individual athletes and 4 team sports, with 54 athletes transitioning onto Sport Ireland's Carding Scheme or UK Sport’s Athlete Personal Awards (APA). More
    Opened 27 January 2023
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