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European Network of Ombudspersons for Children A NNUAL CONFERENCE & GENERAL ASSEMBLY Strasbourg, 7, 8 & 9 th, October 2010. SUMMARY OF ANNUAL ACTIVITIES. Principal Aim. To safeguard and promote the rights and best interests of children and young people in Northern Ireland
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European Network of Ombudspersons for ChildrenANNUAL CONFERENCE& GENERAL ASSEMBLYStrasbourg, 7, 8 & 9 th, October 2010 SUMMARY OF ANNUAL ACTIVITIES
Principal Aim • To safeguard and promote the rights and best interests of children and young people in Northern Ireland • Departments include: • Legal & Casework • Communications & Participation • Policy & Research • Corporate Services
Highlighted Activities • Wide variety of legal enquiries and cases • Written intervention on Precautionary suspensions from schools • EQIA response in relation to Preparatory School funding • Post-Primary transfer arrangements
Highlighted Activities • Participation Policy Statement of Intent • Train the Trainer • Make it Right Campaign • Contribution from NICCY Youth Panel to ENOC/ ENYA