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  • 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

  • NICS Disability Network Event

    The NICS Disability Network is hosting its inaugural event for it's members on Wednesday 22 February from 09:30 - 13:30 at The MAC Belfast. This event will focus on you and what you want from your Network, with group discussions to help us forge a new path to ensure disabled staff and those from our disabled community are supported, visible and valued across the NI Civil Service. More
    Opened 30 January 2023

  • Court Funds Office Survey

    Welcome to the Court Funds Office client survey and thank you for taking the time to share your views on the service we provide. The Court Funds Office greatly values feedback from our clients as it helps us in understanding how we might do things better in the future. We are particularly interested in how we can help clients to understand how the Court Funds Office operates and the reasons behind the decisions we make. The results of the consultation will be reported anonymously and... More
    Opened 31 January 2023

  • Have your say in the Digital Operating Model survey: Directorates

    This survey has been created to help capture your views on your: experience with the IT Services Team understanding of the DfC Digital Strategy Your input will help us to enhance our service and support to you and the citizens of Northern Ireland. This survey will only take a couple of minutes to complete and will be available until COP Friday 17/02/2023. Your contribution would be appreciated. The survey is anonymous, however, there is an option to provide your... More
    Opened 6 February 2023

  • Have your say in the Digital Operating Model survey: Branches

    This survey has been created to help capture your views on your: experience with the IT Services Team understanding of the DfC Digital Strategy understanding of the DfC Digital Services Landscape Your input will help us to enhance our service and support to you and the citizens of Northern Ireland. This survey will only take a couple of minutes to complete and will be available until COP Friday 17/02/2023. Your contribution would be... More
    Opened 6 February 2023

  • Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategy Consultation

    The Departments of Health and Justice are seeking views on a new draft Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategy to cover the period from 2023 until 2030. This will replace the current Stopping Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse Strategy which is now in its final year. The draft strategy has been informed by extensive stakeholder engagement with expert advice from across the statutory, voluntary and community sectors as well as public feedback but, most... More
    Opened 7 February 2023

  • Consultation on forms of evidence of domestic abuse that should trigger an automatic prohibition on cross-examination in person in family proceedings

    The Department of Justice is consulting on forms of evidence of domestic abuse that should trigger an automatic prohibition of cross-examination in person in family courts. The Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 makes provision, still to be commenced, to protect a victim of domestic abuse from being cross-examined by the perpetrator in person in family proceedings and vice versa. An automatic prohibition on cross-examination in person will apply in specific... More
    Opened 16 February 2023

  • Inform You Session - Registration Form - 10X Sustainability

    The session will be lead by Ryan White and Dale Shirlow and will provide an update on 10X Sustainability and introducing t he Climate Change Act (NI) 2022, the Circular Economy Strategy and the Energy Strategy which are the key departmental contributors to 10X Sustainability and fulfilling our 10X Economic Vision. The session will also introduce the Climate Change team and the Circular Economy team, and provides an overview of the statutory and strategic context of the... More
    Opened 16 February 2023

  • Inform You Session - Registration Form - 10x – Where are we, next steps and what does it mean for me?

    Amongst other things, this session will provide an assessment of how aligned our policies and programmes are to the 10X Vision and update you on what’s next for delivery of 10X. The session will be lead by Giulia ní Dhulchaointigh and Victor Dukelow To register your interest in attending please complete this short registration form. Following registration we will issue an email containing the WebEx link to the session. In the event that the session is oversubscribed we... More
    Opened 21 February 2023

  • Public Prosecution Service / Service Prosecuting Authority: Consultation on the Protocol Regarding the Exercise of Criminal Jurisdiction in Northern Ireland

    This is a public consultation to seek your views on a new Protocol between the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland (PPS) and the Service Prosecuting Authority (SPA) regarding the exercise of criminal jurisdiction in Northern Ireland. The primary purpose of the Protocol is to provide guidance for prosecutors regarding the exercise of jurisdiction in respect of the conduct of a person subject to Service law which occurs when that person is in Northern... More
    Opened 23 February 2023

  • Understanding addiction alcohol and drugs WPS feedback survey

    On 14 th February Evelyn Heaslip from Work Psychology Service delivered a bite sized training session to Work Coaches in Holywood Road entitled “Understanding Addiction: Alcohol and other Drugs”. We would be grateful if you could complete a short survey about the presentation. Your feedback will help to inform future sessions. It will take approximately 2 – 3 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymised. The survey will... More
    Opened 23 February 2023

  • Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure and Support

    The Department for Communities is the lead government department for supporting the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE). We are also the lead funder of strategic capacity building in the Sector in Northern Ireland. We fund a range of organisations to provide practical support to staff, volunteers, boards and committees. We call this type of support ‘infrastructure support’ as we consider that collectively it helps to sustain the infrastructure of... More
    Opened 28 February 2023

  • AccessNI Online Training Participant Survey [01-02 March 2023]

    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 2 March 2023

  • Notification to DfC - Commencement of PWC Professional Services 10 Academy

    Details to be notifed to DfC for all partcipants on Assured Skills Academies More
    Opened 6 March 2023

  • Inform You Session - Registration Form - Understanding Fraud and Raising Concerns

    Did you know that DfE has its own dedicated Fraud and Raising Concerns team? This session will give an overview of what our team does, how we can help, and when you need to contact us. To register your interest in attending please complete this short registration form. Following registration we will issue an email containing the WebEx link to the session. In the event that the session is oversubscribed we will update you. Please note that the closing... More
    Opened 7 March 2023
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