Research Papers 2015
Synopsis: Below you will find a list of Committee for Employment and Learning research papers published in 2015.
Costs of Special Educational Needs Provision for ages 16 - 25 in England and Wales
- Date: 27/10/2015
This paper is prepared at the request of the Committee for Employment and Learning (CEL). It examines the financial costs of the 16+ Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Learning Disability Assessment (LDA) support provided in England and Wales.
Ulster University Cuts: School of Modern Languages(2)
- Date: 27/10/2015
This paper, commissioned by the Committee for Employment and Learning, discusses the available information on the announced cutting of the School of Modern Languages from Ulster University.
Kinship Care in the UK and the Republic of Ireland
- Date: 16/07/2015
This paper briefly discusses Kinship Care in Northern Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales and the Republic of Ireland.
Living Wage Employers in Northern Ireland
- Date: 21/06/2015
This paper provides three maps detailing the location of living wage employers in Northern Ireland.
Early Departure Schemes
- Date: 10/06/2015
This paper discusses the use of Early Departure schemes as part of Public Sector Reform. It considers examples of recent schemes in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland including how effective they have been in reaching their goals.
Learning Disability Support Locations in Northern Ireland
- Date: 20/05/2015
This paper provides information on the locations of support for people with learning disabilities in Northern Ireland
Economic Inactivity in Northern Ireland
- Date: 17/05/2015
This paper provides an introduction to some of the major themes and issues regarding Economic Inactivity in Northern Ireland.
The Youth Employment Initiative and NI
- Date: 17/05/2015
This paper discusses Northern Ireland’s eligibility to access support under the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI).
NUTS III Regions
- Date: 17/05/2015
The NUTS Classification refers to “Nomenclature of territorial units for statistics”. This paper provides a brief discussion of NUTS III regions and how they are identified.
Public Procurement Competitions: Further Education Sector
- Date: 14/05/2015
This briefing is a companion paper to NIAR 531-2014 and provides information on the current public procurement process in relation to Northern Ireland’s Further Education Sector.
