The participation of children and young people in care: insights from an analysis of national inspection reports in the Republic of Ireland

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernadine Brady ◽  
Danielle Kennan ◽  
Cormac Forkan ◽  
Edel Tierney ◽  
Rebecca Jackson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Republic Of Ireland ◽  
The Republic

Children and Young People’s Right to Participate: National and Local Youth Councils in Ireland

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Forde ◽  
Shirley Martin
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Youth Participation ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Active Citizenship ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Societal Impacts ◽  
The Republic

This article explores the impacts of participation in local and national child and youth councils in the Republic of Ireland. It is based on an original research study for which 300 young people were asked about their experience of participating in youth councils. The research indicates that while youth councils have succeeded in offering children and young people opportunities to acquire skills and to influence decision-making at the local level, the institutional and societal impacts of their participation are less apparent. The research provides evidence that youth participation impacts positively on young people’s active citizenship and on-going engagement with democratic institutions after their participatory experiences have ended. It also indicates a growing awareness and recognition of the role of children and young people in the community. The article concludes that participatory structures such as youth councils should be underpinned by statutory guidelines and legislation so that children and young people’s participation is meaningful and gains from their participation are not lost.

scholarly journals The spots, a possibility to develop the environmental education through the television

Comunicar ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 13 (25) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos-Alberto Saez-Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Environmental Education ◽  
General Sense ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The City ◽  
The Town ◽  
Medios De Comunicacion ◽  
Detailed Work ◽  
Different Levels

The investigation is a detailed work of more than five years than the author has dedicated to the use of the television and other mass media to contribute to solve some of problematic of the environmental education and the medio.ambiente in the Cuban province of Camagüey and was defended like thesis in option to the title of Masters in Sciences, in the Pedagogical University Enrique Jose Varona, of the city of Havana, with satisfactory results. The newness of the investigation is in the proposal of a set of spots with the objective to develop the environmental education, by means of the routes formal and nonformal, from main the problematic ones that consider in the Strategy of Medio.ambiente and Environmental Education of the Republic of Cuba and the province of Camagüey. In the project psicopedagogical, philosophical and sociological foundations were applied that allowed to pedagogizar spots so that they do not constitute pure publicity, but that is managed by means of them to transform the thought and the way of performance of the children and young people, as well as of the town in general sense. In the materials that were designed they considered the ecosystems and species that greater degree of affectation they had and which as well they presented/displayed relation with the programs of scholastic Geography which they were distributed in the different levels from education of Cuba. La investigación es el fruto de un detallado trabajo de más de cinco años que el autor ha dedicado al empleo de la televisión y otros medios de comunicación para contribuir a resolver algunas de las problemáticas de la educación ambiental y el medio ambiente en la provincia cubana de Camagüey y fue defendida como tesis en opción al título de Master en Ciencias, en la Universidad Pedagógica Enrique José Varona, de la ciudad de La Habana, con resultados satisfactorios. La novedad de la investigación radica en la propuesta de un conjunto de spots con el objetivo de desarrollar la educación ambiental, mediante las vías formal y no formal, a partir de las principales problemáticas que se plantean en la Estrategia de Medio Ambiente y Educación Ambiental de la República de Cuba y de la provincia de Camagüey. En el proyecto se aplicaron fundamentos psicopedagógicos, filosóficos y sociológicos que permitieron pedagogizar los spots para que no constituyan pura publicidad, sino que se logre mediante ellos transformar el pensamiento y el modo de actuación de los niños y jóvenes, así como del pueblo en sentido general. En los materiales que se diseñaron se tuvieron en cuenta los ecosistemas y especies que mayor grado de afectación tenían y que a su vez presentaran relación con los programas de la Geografía escolar que se impartían en los diferentes niveles de enseñanza de Cuba. La investigación fue estructurada en dos capítulos, uno referente a la fundamentación teórico conceptual metodológica para el empleo de la televisión en la educación ambiental y particularmente los spots y el otro dedicado fundamentalmente a la selección, diseño y utilización de los referidos spots, así como el análisis de los instrumentos aplicados para valorar la efectividad e impacto del proyecto en los niños, jóvenes y pueblo en general. El proyecto es aplicable en cualquier territorio pues la variante consideró la publicación o salida al aire de los spots en los canales territoriales, televisoras locales e incluso en las videocaseteras que se utilizan en los centros escolares para la enseñanza.

Behçet’s syndrome in children and young people in the United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland: a prospective epidemiological study

Rheumatology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare E Pain ◽  
Michael W Beresford ◽  
Farida Fortune ◽  
Eric T C Lai ◽  
Ruth Murphy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Young People ◽  
Epidemiological Study ◽  
Behçet’S Syndrome ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Republic Of Ireland ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Prospective Epidemiological Study ◽  
Behcet’S Syndrome ◽  
Behcet's Syndrome

Abstract Objectives To define the incidence and prevalence of Behçet’s syndrome (BS) in children and young people (CYP) up to the age of 16 years in the United Kingdom (UK) and Republic of Ireland (ROI). Methods A prospective epidemiological study was undertaken with the support of the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit (BPSU) and the British Society of Paediatric Dermatologists (BSPD). Consultants reported anonymised cases of BS seen. A follow-up study at one year examined progression of disease and treatment. Results Over a two-year period, 56 cases met International Criteria for Behçet’s Disease. For children under 16 years of age, the two-year period prevalence estimate was 4.2 per million (95% CI 3.2–5.4) and the incidence was 0.96 per million person years (95% CI 0.66–1.41). Mucocutaneous disease was the most common phenotype (56/100%), with ocular (10/56; 17.9%), neurological (2/56; 3.6%) and vascular involvement (3/56; 5.4%) being less common. Median age at onset was 6.34 years and at diagnosis was 11.72 years. There were slightly more female than male children reported (32/56; 55.6%). The majority of cases (85.7%) were white Caucasian. Apart from genital ulcers, which were more common in females, there were no significant differences in frequency of manifestations between male or females, nor between ethnicities. Over 83% of cases had three or more non-primary care healthcare professionals involved in their care. Conclusion BS is extremely rare in CYP in the UK and ROI and most have mucocutaneous disease. Healthcare needs are complex, and coordinated care is key.

scholarly journals Who is in the transition gap? Transition from CAMHS to AMHS in the Republic of Ireland

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. McNicholas ◽  
M. Adamson ◽  
N. McNamara ◽  
B. Gavin ◽  
M. Paul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Young People ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Young Person ◽  
Republic Of Ireland ◽  
Transition Boundary ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Service Need

ObjectiveThe ITRACK study explored the process and predictors of transition between Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS) in the Republic of Ireland.MethodFollowing ethical approval, clinicians in each of Ireland’s four Health Service Executive (HSE) areas were contacted, informed about the study and were invited to participate. Clinicians identified all cases who had reached the transition boundary (i.e. upper age limit for that CAMHS team) between January and December 2010. Data were collected on clinical and socio-demographic details and factors that informed the decision to refer or not refer to the AMHS, and case notes were scrutinised to ascertain the extent of information exchanged between services during transition.ResultsA total of 62 service users were identified as having crossed the transition boundary from nine CAMHS [HSE Dublin Mid-Leinster (n=40, 66%), HSE South (n=18, 30%), HSE West (n=2, 3%), HSE Dublin North (n=1, 2%)]. The most common diagnoses were attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; n=19, 32%), mood disorders (n=16, 27%), psychosis (n=6, 10%) and eating disorders (n=5, 8%). Forty-seven (76%) of those identified were perceived by the CAMHS clinician to have an ‘on-going mental health service need’, and of these 15 (32%) were referred, 11 (23%) young people refused and 21 (45%) were not referred, with the majority (12, 57%) continuing with the CAMHS for more than a year beyond the transition boundary. Young people with psychosis were more likely to be referred [χ2 (2, 46)=8.96, p=0.02], and those with ADHD were less likely to be referred [χ2 (2, 45)=8.89, p=0.01]. Being prescribed medication was not associated with referral [χ2 (2, 45)=4.515, p=0.11]. In referred cases (n=15), there was documented evidence of consent in two cases (13.3%), inferred in another four (26.7%) and documented preparation for transition in eight (53.3%). Excellent written communication (100%) was not supported by face-to-face planning meetings (n=2, 13.3%), joint appointments (n=1, 6.7%) or telephone conversations (n=1, 6.7%) between corresponding clinicians.ConclusionsDespite perceived on-going mental health (MH) service need, many young people are not being referred or are refusing referral to the AMHS, with those with ADHD being the most affected. CAMHS continue to offer on-going care past the transition boundary, which has resource implications. Further qualitative research is warranted to understand, in spite of perceived MH service need, the reason for non-referral by the CAMHS clinicians and refusal by the young person.

scholarly journals MUSICAL EDUCATION OF STUDENTS IN SCHOOLS OF THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (195) ◽  
pp. 40-46
Author(s):  
Volodymyr Cherkasov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Vocal Music ◽  
Republic Of Ireland ◽  
Musical Education ◽  
Practice Performance ◽  
Patriotic Education ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Education Of Students

The article examines and summarizes the experience of music education of students in schools of the Republic of Ireland, highlights the main trends and approaches to the content of lessons and extracurricular activities with students of different ages, aesthetic education through music and the formation of European and national values. Vocal and vocal-instrumental ensembles are created. Participation in such groups requires knowledge of musical notation, mastering the technique of reading notes, mastering the skills and abilities to use the means of musical expression. In addition to rock music, one of the most popular vocal genres in Ireland is shan-nose - highly ornamented improvisational singing (ie singing with a large number of chants), where there are several parts of voices, from which the overall composition is built. Over time, Irish folk music changed. Most of the songs are of rural origin and are associated with ancient Irish language traditions. More modern songs are performed in both Irish and English. Involvement of student youth in the performance of various genres of choral and vocal music promotes patriotic education and the formation of moral and aesthetic qualities that positively affect the worldview of young people, contribute to the involvement of world cultural values. Involvement of student youth in the performance of various genres of choral and vocal music promotes patriotic education and the formation of moral and aesthetic qualities that positively affect the worldview of young people, contribute to the involvement of world cultural values. A prominent place in the organization of musical and creative activities is given to independent work. To this end, teachers develop guidelines, conduct practical classes, which focus on methods and techniques of mastering the skills of playing a particular musical instrument. Using the methods of showing, explaining, demonstrating, illustrating, repeating individual musical episodes and overcoming performance techniques, students develop technical skills, memory, logical thinking, practice performance skills and gain experience in interpreting the content of a piece of music. It should be noted that musical education of students in schools of the Republic of Ireland has a stable approach and is based on the folk traditions of previous generations, meets modern requirements for the formation of musical culture of youth, aesthetic feelings and development of intellectual and creative abilities.

Ecosystems of Educational Disadvantage: Supporting Children and Young People receiving Child Protection and Welfare Services in Ireland

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Flynn
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Literature Discussion ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Welfare Services ◽  
Educational Disadvantage ◽  
The Republic

Theoretically-informed focused commentary on the literature in this paper, considers the position of children and young people, as embedded within socio-ecological systems. The specific focus is on the educational disadvantage of children and young people susceptible to involvement from child protection and welfare services in the Republic of Ireland. To inform this, the utility of socio-ecological theory is emphasised, and from here, a Personal–Cultural–Structural (PCS) analysis is applied, to achieve an ecologically sensitive anti-discriminatory framework. Following a qualitative thematic review of literature, discussion addresses the question of what practitioners can do to promote the educational welfare of children and young people. The article is timely and necessary as existing evidence indicates that factors associated with educational disadvantage also increase susceptibility for involvement with child protection and welfare services. Yet, despite the compounded disadvantage this implies, little is understood about how these factors interact in practice. Overall, better understanding of educational underachievement is required, in the context of its negative and pervasive long-term effects, including decreased well-being, poorer health, and unemployment.

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