Ernest Purvis
@ernestpurvis
Head of Policy @ ChildreninNI. Putting children at the centre of policy making in Northern Ireland. Usual caveats.
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http://linkedin.com/in/ernestpurvis/ 20-07-2013 15:19:58
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Good to hear that The Executive Office Ministers Michelle O’Neill Emma Little-Pengelly BL Aisling Reilly SF Pam Cameron MLA will continue to engage with @RobinSwann_MLA + Department of Health re. Core Funding for Community/Voluntary Sector. Thanks for raising @CaraHunterSDLP. Government must #RestoreCore
Quizzing our local reps on #votesat16ni at Politics In Action and Children in NI Hustings this evening 😊
A HUGE thanks to the young people and panelists that joined our #Votesat16 #GE24 Hustings last night, expertly chaired by @Wiseabap from Politics In Action with important contributions from Chris Quinn. For those who couldn’t attend, check out this MEGA thread for the highlights 1/
A really important discussion today on reform and transformation of education for children and young people with additional needs with Education NI - thanks to all who attended
Really appreciated the opportunity to be part of this conference and learn from colleagues across Europe, thanks Eurochild_org!
CiNI Statement on decision by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt Department of Health to maintain 50% cut to Core Funding for Community + Voluntary Sector 👇
A busy day for new The Labour Party government with the King’s Speech outlining their legislative plans. So what does it all mean for children and young people in NI? Here’s some of the big announcements and how they might affect things here…1/
More than 11,000 children went missing from education within just 1 school year, despite having previously been on roll. For the 1st time, my analysis gives a clear picture of these children's stories & the urgent need to trace them. Read my new report 👇 childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/resource/child…
Excellent example today of a positive, collaborative approach to a complex issue, thanks to all at Parentline NI and Parent Participation Team for organising this event on school avoidance and for the opportunity to provide a policy perspective Children in NI
We are delighted to share some funding news for our Gets Active Project that supports disadvantaged children and young people get access to healthy food, physical activities, and opportunities to develop skills when they are not in school. Thank you The National Lottery Community Fund NI!
