The Children and Youth Programme - UNESCO: Published Reports

Who We Are
We are an independent collaboration between the two UNESCO Chairs in the island of Ireland at the UNESCO Centre at the University of Ulster and the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre at NUI Galway.

What We Do
We are an academic, independent monitoring programme, focusing on the well‑being of children and youth in Ireland and Northern Ireland, using a rights‑based approach.

Reports

Maternal Mental Health and Poverty: The Impact on Children’s Educational Outcomes
	Abstract:A range of factors can undermine maternal mental health, with short and long term consequences for mothers and their children. The relationship between poor parental mental health and children’s well being is increasingly documented, with the evidence suggesting adverse developmental outcomes across the domains of a child’s life. More specifically, maternal mental health, particularly when combined with socio economic disadvantage, has been recognised as a pivotal influence on children’s educational outcomes. This thematic report focuses on the relationship between poverty and maternal mental health, and the impact of these on children and young people’s educational experiences in Ireland and Northern Ireland.Date: 29th October 2013PDFs: Full Report 3 pager: Briefing Paper 1 pager: At A Glance

Maternal Mental Health and Poverty: The Impact on Children’s Educational Outcomes

Abstract:A range of factors can undermine maternal mental health, with short and long term consequences for mothers and their children. The relationship between poor parental mental health and children’s well being is increasingly documented, with the evidence suggesting adverse developmental outcomes across the domains of a child’s life. More specifically, maternal mental health, particularly when combined with socio economic disadvantage, has been recognised as a pivotal influence on children’s educational outcomes. This thematic report focuses on the relationship between poverty and maternal mental health, and the impact of these on children and young people’s educational experiences in Ireland and Northern Ireland.Date: 29th October 2013PDFs:

Education for Civic Engagement in Post primary Schools in Ireland and Northern Ireland: A Rights Perspective
Abstract:The focus of this report is on policy and provision for education for civic engagement in post primary education in Ireland and Northern Ireland. This issue is topical and relevant in both jurisdictions. In Ireland reform of the Junior Cycle has led to a renewed focus on civic education and its cross curricular linkages. In Northern Ireland, education for civic engagement occurs within a divided society, giving rise to questions about its role in such a context.Date: 8th May 2013PDFs: Full Report 3 pager: Briefing Paper 1 pager: At A Glance

Education for Civic Engagement in Post primary Schools in Ireland and Northern Ireland: A Rights Perspective

Abstract:The focus of this report is on policy and provision for education for civic engagement in post primary education in Ireland and Northern Ireland. This issue is topical and relevant in both jurisdictions. In Ireland reform of the Junior Cycle has led to a renewed focus on civic education and its cross curricular linkages. In Northern Ireland, education for civic engagement occurs within a divided society, giving rise to questions about its role in such a context.Date: 8th May 2013PDFs:

Capacity Building for Inclusion: The Role and Contribution of Special Needs Assistants and Classroom Assistants in Ireland and Northern Ireland
	Abstract:Historically, the basic right to education has been an automatic assumption for children in Ireland and Northern Ireland. For pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), this has been a more ambiguous process, where the language, policy and legislation of education provision has alternately strengthened and diminished their educational options. This, our second thematic report, focuses on capacity building to support the inclusion of children with SEN within the mainstream school sector. The issue is explored specifically in relation to the role of the Special Needs Assistant (SNA) in Ireland and the Classroom Assistant (CA) in Northern Ireland.Date: 4th September 2012PDFs: Full Report 3 pager: Briefing Paper 1 pager: At A Glance Presentation: Date: 10th October 2012 Title: Capacity Building for Inclusion: The Role and Contribution of Classroom Assistants

Capacity Building for Inclusion: The Role and Contribution of Special Needs Assistants and Classroom Assistants in Ireland and Northern Ireland

Abstract:Historically, the basic right to education has been an automatic assumption for children in Ireland and Northern Ireland. For pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), this has been a more ambiguous process, where the language, policy and legislation of education provision has alternately strengthened and diminished their educational options. This, our second thematic report, focuses on capacity building to support the inclusion of children with SEN within the mainstream school sector. The issue is explored specifically in relation to the role of the Special Needs Assistant (SNA) in Ireland and the Classroom Assistant (CA) in Northern Ireland.Date: 4th September 2012PDFs:

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Date: 10th October 2012
Title: Capacity Building for Inclusion: The Role and Contribution of Classroom Assistants

Reviewing the Provision of Education for Young People in Detention: Rights, Research and Reflections on Policy and Practice
Abstract:This, the first of our Thematic Reports, addresses the relevant rights instruments and standards for education in the youth justice system, highlights the current legislative and policy context measured against international standards and assesses the role of education for young people in detention and draws concluding messages for policy in relation to custodial education and well being of children and young people.Date: 25th May 2012PDFs: Full Report 3 pager: Briefing Paper 1 pager: At A Glance Presentation: Date: 29th May 2012 Title: Reviewing the Provision of Education for Young People in Detention: Rights, Research and Reflections on Policy and Practice

Reviewing the Provision of Education for Young People in Detention: Rights, Research and Reflections on Policy and Practice

Abstract:This, the first of our Thematic Reports, addresses the relevant rights instruments and standards for education in the youth justice system, highlights the current legislative and policy context measured against international standards and assesses the role of education for young people in detention and draws concluding messages for policy in relation to custodial education and well being of children and young people.Date: 25th May 2012PDFs:

Presentation:

Date: 29th May 2012
Title: Reviewing the Provision of Education for Young People in Detention: Rights, Research and Reflections on Policy and Practice

Children’s Rights and the Family – A Commentary on the Proposed Constitutional Referendum on Children’s Rights in Ireland
	Abstract:The UNESCO Chairs have produced a commentary in response to the proposed constitutional referendum on children’s rights in Ireland, with the intention of informing and adding value to current debates.Date: 21st March 2012PDFs: Commentary

Children’s Rights and the Family – A Commentary on the Proposed Constitutional Referendum on Children’s Rights in Ireland

Abstract:The UNESCO Chairs have produced a commentary in response to the proposed constitutional referendum on children’s rights in Ireland, with the intention of informing and adding value to current debates.Date: 21st March 2012PDFs:

Commentary

Understanding Policy Development and Implementation for Children and Young People
Abstract:This, the second of our Foundation Reports, analyses the policy environment in relation to children and young people in Ireland and Northern Ireland. It reviews key policies and legislation relating to children and young people, including the pledges and commitments identified in each. Through consultation with relevant stakeholders, it identifies the main policy barriers and enablers and develops a framework to review policy development and implementation.Date: 30th January 2012PDFs: Full Report 3 pager: Briefing Paper 1 pager: At A Glance

Understanding Policy Development and Implementation for Children and Young People

Abstract:This, the second of our Foundation Reports, analyses the policy environment in relation to children and young people in Ireland and Northern Ireland. It reviews key policies and legislation relating to children and young people, including the pledges and commitments identified in each. Through consultation with relevant stakeholders, it identifies the main policy barriers and enablers and develops a framework to review policy development and implementation.Date: 30th January 2012PDFs:

A Rights Based Approach to Monitoring Children and Young People’s Well Being
	Abstract: This is the first of our Foundation Reports; it explores understandings of a rights based approach to monitoring children and young people’s well being, in particular, the relationship between rights based obligations and well being. It includes analysis of the debate on the relationship between child rights indicators and well being indicators currently used to monitor outcomes for children and young people. In doing so, the report seeks to provide clarity for policy makers and those working with, or on behalf of, children and youth.Date: 24th October 2011PDFs: Full Report 3 pager: Briefing Paper 1 pager: At A Glance

A Rights Based Approach to Monitoring Children and Young People’s Well Being

Abstract: This is the first of our Foundation Reports; it explores understandings of a rights based approach to monitoring children and young people’s well being, in particular, the relationship between rights based obligations and well being. It includes analysis of the debate on the relationship between child rights indicators and well being indicators currently used to monitor outcomes for children and young people. In doing so, the report seeks to provide clarity for policy makers and those working with, or on behalf of, children and youth.Date: 24th October 2011PDFs:

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