ETBI Active Inclusion Conference: Showcasing Active Inclusion Practice across Education and Training Boards

This conference, which took place on the 18th November 2021, showcased active inclusion and community education practice in ETBs and launched position papers on active inclusion and community education, and a framework for adult safeguarding, in the FET sector.

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Presentations

ETB Adult Safeguarding Policy and Procedure 2021

• Colm Lehane Clara Learning Limited

Developing a Community Education Framework: Study of the role, contribution and impact of Education and Training Board (ETB)

• Andrew Brownlee, SOLAS

Further Education and Training Provision and Support Services in Community Education in Ireland Key findings

• Martha Bolger, Director of FET, KCETB

A study of the Role, Contribution and Impact of ETB Further Education & Training (FET) Services on Active Inclusion in Ireland

• Cróna Gallagher , Chairperson, ETBI Active Inclusion Strategy Group

Position Papers and Framework

ETBI Active Inclusion Position Paper

• Position paper aiming to further embed Active Inclusion across ETB FET provision, informed by national policy and practice.

Adult Safeguarding in FET Framework

• A set of policies and procedures intended to safegard the welfare of vulnerable adult learners in the FET sector  

ETBI Community Education Position Paper

• Position paper on the role, value, delivery and future of ETB FET Community Education

Psychological First Aid for Practitioners

The Psychological First Aid for Practitioners Webinar took place on Thursday 12th May 2022. The purpose of this session was to enable participants to provide basic care, comfort, and support to people who are experiencing crisis related stress. It will also help participants recognise when to refer a person to an appropriate service as well as promoting Psychological First Aid skills amongst educators and support staff within the FET sector, who are likely to work with learners who have experienced upheaval and trauma as a result of the conflict in Ukraine.

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Psychological First Aid for Practitioners

• Webinar presentation from Dr. Shay Henehan, Senior Psychologist and Kay McPeake, Educational Psychologist at Dublin Dún Laoghaire ETB Psychological Support Service.