NICCY’s vision for education, which is in line with the UNCRC, is that the education received by all children in Northern Ireland is of the highest quality and develops every child’s personality, talents and abilities to their fullest potential.
NICCY responds to the UN right to free education at all levels, including public pre-primary…
On 14 April 2025, Chris Quinn, the Commissioner for Children and Young People NI, wrote…
NICCY welcomes the opportunity to respond to this Review of the Northern Ireland Curriculum, focusing…
We welcome that the guidance is framed by children’s rights, and the Department has undertaken…
We have written a guide to provide information and advice to parents on suspensions and…
We have written a guide to provide information and advice to parents on applying for…
We have written a guide to provide information and advice to parents on special educational…
Commissioner Chris Quinn shares what the Holiday Meals Payment Bill will mean for thousands of…
Chris Quinn, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY), has today raised urgent…
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People has expressed concerns over the current…