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SEELB Youth Section
Awareness Seminar
Monday 3rd October 2011
Ardnabannon OEC
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education
Welcome & Introduction
Arlene KeeHead of Youth
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education
Visitor:Peter Corr AAO CASS (CRED)
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education
New Staff:Stewart Moles Ardcarnet Youth CentreMandy Jones Ballymagee Youth
CentreMonika Lubinska Lisburn BME Youth ProjectBarry Flynn Colin Youth Development
CentreVictoria Moore Colin Youth Development
Centre
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education
Appointments:Siobain Byrne Deputy Head of Youth
Donna Weir Senior Youth Worker: IFI “Learning To Live Together”
David Logan Senior Youth Worker: School Based Youth Work
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education
In Service 2011-127th November The New Youth Service19th December Youth Work in Schools: Policy &
Practice6th February CRED: Policy In Action5th March Safety in Numbers24th – 25th May Staff Residential
(PLANING GROUP: Alison Dunlop, Dessie McCreanor, Angie Quirk, Mary
McGrath, David Logan & Irene Bankhead)
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education
Setting the Context
“ATTITUDES”
Matt MillikenAAO
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education
“No worker should engage with work on controversial issues until they have explored these issues in themselves… young people
will pick up on any reticence or discomfort on your part, and will take the lead from you.”
Reflection in Practice
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education
Luke 6:42 How can you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,' when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to remove
the speck from your brother's eye.
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education
Workshop One Group A – Practice Examples (New Common
Room) Group B – Uncovering Hidden Attitudes (ICT
Suite) Group C – Recognising Prejudice (Common
Room)
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education
Workshop Two Group C – Practice Examples (New Common
Room) Group A – Uncovering Hidden Attitudes (ICT
Suite) Group B – Recognising Prejudice (Common
Room)
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education
Workshop Three Group B – Practice Examples (New Common
Room) Group C – Uncovering Hidden Attitudes (ICT
Suite) Group A – Recognising Prejudice (Common
Room)
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education
Workshops 1,2 &3
PLENARY
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education
Lunch
12:30 -1:30
COMMUNITY RELATIONS,COMMUNITY RELATIONS,EQUALITY & DIVERSITYEQUALITY & DIVERSITYIN EDUCATION POLICYIN EDUCATION POLICY
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education PolicyBackground
Review initiated by Minister June 2008Working Group Established (17 Reps)Working Group Report June 2009Education Committee Consulted Jan 2010Public Consultation commenced 6 September
2010
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education PolicyPolicy premised on:
Equality & human rights
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Commitments in Good Friday, St Andrews & Hillsborough agreements
Changes in society & policy context
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education PolicyIntended Recipients
Primary SchoolsPost-Primary SchoolsYouth SettingsStatutory early years settings Other early years settings – “strongly
encouraged” to adopt CRED principles
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education PolicyPolicy Aim
Contribute to improving relations between communities by educating children & young people to develop self respect, respect for others, promote equality & work to eliminate discrimination
Provide formal & non-formal opportunities to build relationships with those of different backgrounds & traditions within resources available
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education PolicyPolicy Objectives
Develop understanding & respect for rights, equality & diversity of all without discrimination
Value & respect difference & engage positively with it
Equip children/young people with required skills attitudes & behaviors
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education PolicyIntended Outcomes
Understand and respect rights, equality & diversity (incl linguistic diversity) of all
Develop skills, attitudes & behaviours to value and respect difference and engage positively with it
Based on set of core principles
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education PolicyKey changes from CR Policy:
Wider definition of Community Relations - all section 75 groups (not just two main communities)
Reflects changed environment
Reflects changes to curriculum
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education PolicyKey changes from CR Policy:
Move away from dependency on external organisations
Embed work within schools & youth settings
Provide strong skills base for educators
Within framework of existing policies
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education PolicyKey Actions
Integration & Cohesion
Strategic Planning & Connections
Access to Work & Programmes
Training for Education Workforce
Enhance Opportunities for Young People
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education PolicyResources
Training & Capacity Building of workforce
Dissemination of good practice & materials
As resources permit, targeted support for meaningful interaction
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education PolicyPublic Consultation
Ran 6th September – 29 November8 public meetings across NISeparate consultation with children & young
people72 responses from range of organisations/
individuals
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education
Workshop Four
Implications For Our Practice“Challenges and Opportunities”
(In Divisions)
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education
Workshop Four
Feedback
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education
Support Resources for
CRED Policy
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CRED Website
www.credni.org
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CRED Guidelines
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In EducationWhy a Guidance Document?
To line up the CRED policy with the curriculum and related policies
To support the change of focus away from ‘old’ concept of Community Relations to include Equality and Diversity
To provide support for engagement in unfamiliar and contentious work areas
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In EducationWho is it guidance for?
Formal and Non Formal Education (Schools & Youth Work settings)
Management Committees, Advisory Committees, Boards of Governors
Strategic Managers – in Education Authorities
Operational Managers – Schools & Youth
Delivery staff – teachers and youth workers
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In EducationWhich specific settings?
Early years
SchoolsPrimaryPost Primary
Youth Work
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In EducationEarly Years
Can contribute to promoting CRED through: Ethos Learning and Teaching Effective Leadership
Curricular Guidance: Explore situations and challenge stereotypes
Pre-school Curriculum : Personal, Social and emotional development The World Around Us
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In EducationSchools
Can promote CRED through: Child Centred Provision High Quality Learning and Teaching Effective Leadership A School Connected to its Local Community
Curriculum: Requires schools to address issues around diversity &
inclusion and to consider how people from differing traditions can live together
Aims to empower young people to make informed, responsible decisions
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In EducationPrimary Schools
Sits naturally (from Foundation to KS2) in “Personal Development and Mutual Understanding” Strand 1: Personal Development and Health Strand 2: Mutual Understanding in the Local and Global
Community
Other Curriculum Areas: Language and Literacy The Arts Religious Education Physical Education
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In EducationPost Primary Schools
Sits naturally (KS3 & KS4) in “Learning For Life and Work” Personal Development Local and Global Citizenship
Other Curriculum Areas: English/English Literature History Religious Education The Arts Physical Education/Sport Languages
Can also be supported through Enrichment/Extra-Curricular Activities Teacher Competencies Area Learning Communities Entitlement Framework
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In EducationYouth Work
CRED Relevant to ethos, principles and practice of all youth work A Model for Effective Practice
Testing values and beliefs Promote acceptance and understanding of others Preparation for participation
Occupational Standards for Youth Work Priorities for Youth
School based youth work has particular potential Should be integrated into on going work:
Developing Youth Work Practice Developing People Developing the Organisation
EDI Training Suite remains relevant
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In EducationMeasuring Success
A robust evaluation process is a key aspect of the policy
(Self) Evaluation should assess impact at 4 levels: Reaction of participant Increase of knowledge Behavioural change Results of the learning
QA Indicators will be included in Guidance
External monitoring of attitudes (e.g. NI Life and Times)
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Quality Indicators
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Why do we need Quality Indicators?
Commitment in draft CRED Policy
Supports implementation of CRED policy, guidelines and funding mechanism
Support delivery of the curriculum
Ensure that the QIs supported the raising of standards and achievements
CRED not an ‘add on’
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Who was consulted?
CCEA
QUB
UU
ETI
Board and YCNI representatives
CRC Evaluation panel
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What DE did Considered a wide variety of indicators from various
sources Benchmarked against them Drew from these existing measurements Developed the QIs and then amended as we received
comments Want to ensure they are as concise and workable as
possible
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education PolicyQuality Indicators will:Evaluate the success of the implementation
of the policyAssist with the work of those who receive
CRED fundingAssist ETI in their Quality Assurance Provide guidance to support funding
applications
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Educational provisionParticipants’ learning experiencesQuality of external linksLeadership and managementEffective use of resourcesPastoral care and ethosChild protectionEquality of opportunity
Q1 EDUCATIONAL PROVISION: OUTCOMES FOR PARTICIPANTS: Ensure that participants, at each stage of their development, have an understanding of difference and diversity.
To evaluate this consider the extent to which CRED interventions meet the following statements
Evaluation with strengths of intervention
Areas for development with actions to be taken
Q1a CRED interventions provide opportunities for the participants to take part in a range of activities in formal and non-formal settings which increases their knowledge and understanding of difference and diversity.
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education Policy
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education Policy
Review
Identify strengths and
areas for improvement
Prioritise areas for
improvement
Plan and implement action for
improvement
Monitor and evaluate outcomes
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education PolicyOpportunities for participation, from all Section 75 groups, in CRED intervention
Opportunities for the participants to meet and work with:
Pre-school
4-11
12-16
17-18
Over 18
Others from a different religious background in a formal setting
Others from a different ethnic background in a formal setting
Others with a disability in a formal setting
Others from the LGBT community in a formal setting
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education Policy
As a result of their involvement in the CRED intervention the participants know more about and respect:
Yes: with
evidence
Maybe: with
evidence
Not Sure
the culture and traditions of people from a Catholic community background
those who are lesbian, gay, bi-sexual or transsexual
and feel comfortable being friends with someone of a different religion, race, colour, those with a disability and those of a different sexual persuasion
and have the opportunity to give their views, and to listen to others’ views about issues that affect them
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education
POLICY & PRACTICE
Questions & Answers
Community Relation, Equality & Diversity In Education
Closing Remarks
And Evaluation…