Please read the third of our series of articles, sharing the learning from a selection of nominated students nominated for the CSSC Award for Excellence in Educational Research. This article is by Karen Walker, NSPCC.
Portadown College pupils are among those benefitting from the experiences of teachers who recently participated in the Magenta Principles Programme provided by the Education Authority.
A lively discussion involving around 50 representatives from churches, schools and a range of other key organisations with a role in education took place in Portadown, on Friday (25th March) with a view to helping children and young people to reach their full potential. Mark Baker, CSSC Chief Executive took part in a panel discussion at the event.
An investment of over £3 million will be made this year to establish 16 new Nurture Groups in primary schools across Northern Ireland as part of the Fair Start Action Plan. CSSC supports the Fair Start Action Plan which aims to tackle persistent educational underachievement.
As part of their shared education partnership the pupils of Killowen Primary School and St John’s Primary School, Coleraine have worked throughout the pandemic to Take 5 steps to wellbeing.