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23rd March 2006
Call for pupils to have democratic say in school life CALLS were made today for pupils to have a say in their schools, at a major conference on democracy, hosted...
22nd January 2006 THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Nigel Williams, today called for renewed debate to end the physical punishment of children. Mr Williams made his...
30th January 2006
Commissioner helps younger children ‘to get to
Sesame Street...'
YOUNGER children in Northern Ireland will be told ‘how to get to Sesame...
6th February 2006 NICCY delivers Messages to the Minister “SUICIDE hasn’t got time to spare” was one of the key messages from young people delivered to Health Minister Shaun Woodward by the Northern...
8th February 2006
NICCY wants to hear children’s experiences in major review
THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Nigel Williams, is calling for...
1st March 2006
NICCY’s watchdog out and about Northern Ireland
WATCH out for the watchdog!
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People office watchdog...
7th March 2006
The office of the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY), today welcomed the Government’s announcement of a funding package for services to children...
8th March 2006
NICCY in play strategy call
A MAJOR conference today (Thursday) heard the office of the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY)...
Play conference - NICCY in play strategy call
A major conference held on Thursday 9th March heard the office of the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) call...
20th March 2006 Co-operation within Government will help safeguard children GOVERNMENT plans to improve how children are protected have been today welcomed by the Acting Children’s Commissioner,...
13th January 2006 THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Nigel Williams, today receives an international award for his work to keep children safe online. Mr Williams...
18th January 2006 Commissioner to oversee Department of Education’s action plan THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Nigel Williams today said he is extremely worried...
19th January 2006 The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Nigel Williams, welcomed today’s statement from the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, Ruth Kelly, that anyone...
Launch of 'Help 4 Kids' Web Site
On 28 th March 2006 Marlene Kinghan, Head of Communication and Participation, spoke at the launch of the NHSSB website www.help4kids.co.uk . You can view...
Call for pupils to have democratic say in school life
CALLS were made today for pupils to have a say in their schools, at a major conference on democracy, hosted by the Northern Ireland Commissioner...
28th March 2006 THE Office of the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People today announced the Commissioner has died following a two-year battle with cancer. Mr Williams passed...
28th March 2006 Statement from the members of NICCY Youth Panel on the death of Nigel Williams, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People: “We have lost someone who was committed...
30th March 2006 THOUSANDS of children and young people are waiting for speech and language therapy a year after the office of the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY)...
29th March 2006 A Remembrance Board has been opened on the website of the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People to pay tribute to the life and work of Nigel Williams, who died...
30th March 2006
NICCY urges Government to act quickly on suicide and self-harm issues .
THE office of the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) has...
Speech delivered by Barney McNeany, Acting Commissioner, at a joint conference with the Royal College for Speech and Language Therapists in Cookstown on 30th March 2006. The conference celebrated...
25th April 2006 Early years announcement means concerted push now needed NICCY today welcomed steps Government is taking to meet the needs of Northern Ireland’s pre-school children - after calling...
Speech given by Barney McNeany, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, to the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland on 24 th May 2006.
You can read the full...
8th June 2006
NICCY research highlights the concerns of children travelling to school THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People in partnership with the Consumer...
Speech for launch of report into safer travelling to school, delivered by Barney McNeany, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People on 8 th June 2006. You can view the speech...
Speech given by Barney McNeany, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, at the Young Carers Crossroads Conference on 9th June 2006. You can read the speech here . ...
Speech given by Barney McNeany, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, at the Early Years Awards on the 13th June 2006.
You can read the speech here .
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15th June 2006 NICCY disappointed by Government failure to end physical punishment of children THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney McNeany today said legislation...
20th June 2006
Government Action Plan must follow quickly
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People today welcomed the launch of the governments Ten...
Commissioner welcomes 10 Year Strategy
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney McNeany, today made a speech at the launch of the 10 Year Strategy for Children...
Speech at launch of the Barnardos and Whizz Kidz “Don’t push me around!” report. The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney McNeany, today welcomed the Whizzkids and...
23rd June 2006
THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney McNeany, today welcomed the Whizzkids and Barnardo’s report on the problems children face when they need...
Review of Child Centred Care in Northern Ireland. Barney McNeany, the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People spoke today at the launch of a report on the Review of Child Centred...
26th June 2006
Voice of children in residential care and foster care not heard in planning of their care
THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and...
30th June 2006
PUPILS should be involved in school policies to tackle bullying, according to research launched today by the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney...
Being Part and Parcel of the School
Barney McNeany, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, spoke at the launch of research into children and young people’s involvement...
3rd August 2006
INNOCENT CHILDREN’S DNA HELD IN POLICE DATABASES
THOUSANDS of innocent children and young people’s DNA is being held in police databases, the Northern Ireland...
4th August 2006
NICCY calls for urgent action on child and adolescent mental health services
A COMPREHENSIVE review into child and adolescent mental...
30th August 2006 THE work and dedication of Nigel Williams in promoting and safeguarding the rights of children and young people will be remembered at a special event at the office of...
5th September 2006
Welcome for safer school transport plans
Key recommendations from NICCY research to be implemented by Government
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5th September 2006 The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People has this week applied for a Judicial Review on proposed new legislation about the physical punishment of...
12th September 2006 THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney McNeany, has welcomed Mr Justice Weatherup’s decision to give permission for a judicial review on Government’s...
19th September 2006 THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney McNeany has welcomed moves by governments on both sides of the border to further develop ways to safeguard...
Youth Service Receives Charter Mark Speech by Commissioner, Barney McNeany, to the North Eastern Education and Library Board Youth Service Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for...
27th September, 2006 Year 8 pupils receive reminder of what NICCY can do for them YEAR 8 pupils from throughout Northern started their second level education careers with a way to keep precious locker,...
11th October 2006 Commissioner supports Study recommendations THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney McNeany, today welcomed the United Nations Secretary General’s...
24th October 2006
THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney McNeany, today urged individuals and organisations to respond to the Government’s consultation on its...
24th October 2006 THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney McNeany yesterday updated the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights on key issues facing children....
20th November 2006
NICCY launches pack supporting schools (see below to download the pack)
THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney...
27th November 2006 Government moves on NICCY vetting recommendations THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney McNeany, today welcomed the Government’s announcement...
4th December 2006 NICCY survey shows £10 a week spend doesn't earn 'respect' YOUNG people are treated differently than adults when they are shopping, according to survey results published today by...
6th December 2006
NICCY backs first moves to improve service
THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney McNeany has welcomed moves...
7th December 2006
Pre-Budget good news for children and young people
THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Barney McNeany, welcomed the announcement...
Speech delivered to the Inauguration and Robing Ceremony of Newtownabbey Shadow Youth Council by Marlene Kinghan, Head of Communications and Participation, NICCY MADAM Mayor, Deputy Mayor,...
15th December 2006
The Office of the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People today welcomed the appointment of Patricia Lewsley as the new Northern Ireland Commissioner...
20th December 2006 The new Commissioner for Children and Young People, Patricia Lewsley, was yesterday formally announced at a press conference in the NICCY Offices by Minister for Children and Young...