The Transferor Representatives’ Council (TRC) wishes to send the Rt Rev Ken Good, Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, its best wishes on news of his impending retirement.
Dr Peter Hamill, Secretary to the Board of Education (NI), and Dr Ken Fennelly, Secretary to the Board of Education (RI), recently visited Tallinn in Estonia to take part in the annual conference of the International Association for Christian Education.
A new video from the Transferors Representatives’ Council presents an overview of the role of a transferor governor in controlled schools in Northern Ireland, and their opportunities and responsibilities in promoting a positive Christian ethos in their school.
The role of the Church in schools is a vital link in the mission of the Church and it is so important that we keep our presence in the governance of schools through Transferor Governors.
The Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland’s Interfaith Sub–Group has published its first newsletter, which includes information about the history of safeguarding in the Church of Ireland and current projects being undertaken by the Church of Ireland Safeguarding Board.
The Church of Ireland Board of Education (Northern Ireland) are delivering training evenings for those who work with children and young people. Each session will provide a presentation that can be used by leaders to deliver to their children and young people to promote good practice when using technology.
The Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) has launched the first ‘baseline assessment’ of the controlled schools sector in Northern Ireland.
The Board of Education’s Autumn 2017 Newsbrief includes news, updates and resources in education, children’s ministry and Safeguarding Trust.
The Children’s Ministry Newsletter includes ‘back to school’ prayers, suggestions on making children feel welcome, recommended resources and a sample programme plan for children’s activities, and creative approaches to telling Bible stories.
The Church of Ireland Safeguarding Board has been supporting a recent series of roadshows run by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to highlight online safety and the role of child protection in this important and challenging area.
