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The ''Northern Ireland Virtual School'' was a concept that was discussed in the period 2001-2003 but it appears never to have actually started. | The ''Northern Ireland Virtual School'' was a concept that was discussed in the period 2001-2003 but it appears never to have actually started. | ||
This was a period when several European ministries were considering virtual schools but the discussions in Northern Ireland are better documented than most. | |||
== Education Committee, Thursday 22 February 2001, MINUTES OF EVIDENCE == | |||
''Review of Post-Primary Education in Northern Ireland'' | |||
(quotations from http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/education/moe/moe010222.htm) | |||
Mr Cargo from the Belfast Education and Library Board noted: | |||
: I shall pick up on the issue of providers. Currently, all our Boards are exploring the whole concept of alternative provision for 14 to 19-year-olds. NVQs are delivered off-site to increasing numbers of young people, in partnership with industry or other training organisations. Ultimately, those will have an impact on the shape of the education system. | |||
: At the moment, all five boards are considering the possibility of establishing a Northern Ireland virtual school for young people who are not currently attending any institution. Over the next five years, we will see a range of alternative models for delivering lifelong learning. All our debates show that it is important for us not to jump immediately into a simplistic debate about structures - important as that is - and that we take a holistic view. Ultimately, we need an education service that delivers excellence and allows us to contribute to the economic well-being and future development of Northern Ireland. | |||
Revision as of 16:17, 6 August 2011
The Northern Ireland Virtual School was a concept that was discussed in the period 2001-2003 but it appears never to have actually started.
This was a period when several European ministries were considering virtual schools but the discussions in Northern Ireland are better documented than most.
Education Committee, Thursday 22 February 2001, MINUTES OF EVIDENCE
Review of Post-Primary Education in Northern Ireland
(quotations from http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/education/moe/moe010222.htm)
Mr Cargo from the Belfast Education and Library Board noted:
- I shall pick up on the issue of providers. Currently, all our Boards are exploring the whole concept of alternative provision for 14 to 19-year-olds. NVQs are delivered off-site to increasing numbers of young people, in partnership with industry or other training organisations. Ultimately, those will have an impact on the shape of the education system.
- At the moment, all five boards are considering the possibility of establishing a Northern Ireland virtual school for young people who are not currently attending any institution. Over the next five years, we will see a range of alternative models for delivering lifelong learning. All our debates show that it is important for us not to jump immediately into a simplistic debate about structures - important as that is - and that we take a holistic view. Ultimately, we need an education service that delivers excellence and allows us to contribute to the economic well-being and future development of Northern Ireland.
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