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Research on the Practice of Counselling by Guidance Counsellors in Post Primary Schools

DES Response to

Practice of Counselling by Guidance Counsellors in Post Primary Schools

2011

National Forum on Guidance

Details from meeting held Tuesday 17th April 2012

 

Funded by the
Department of Education and Skills
as part of the
National Development Plan
2007– 2013

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What is NCGE?

The National Centre for Guidance in Education is an agency of the Irish Department of Education and Skills. Its main roles are to support and develop guidance practice in all areas of education and to inform the policy of the Department in the field of guidance.

The Centre operates in accordance with its Terms of Reference through the following types of activities:

• Informing the policy of the Department
of Education and Skills in matters relating to guidance
• Promoting and supporting strategies for the provision of guidance and counselling in the context of lifelong learning
• Developing and evaluating guidance resources
• Providing support of innovative guidance projects
• Providing opportunities for in-career development for guidance practitioners
• Providing technical advice and information on guidance practice
• Promoting, developing and disseminating good practice in guidance
• Informing practitioners of developments in guidance
• Participating in, and providing support for, research into guidance practice and needs
• Managing National & European initiatives and projects in the field of guidance for the Department of Education & Science and the European Commission
• Convening National Advisory Committees to advise on its projects and initiatives
• Consulting with relevant agencies, organisations & government departments
What are the objectives of NCGE? NCGE's 3 year Strategic Plan, including specific actions and activities for 2012/2013 outlines our key objectives. Click here for full details.

Who is NCGE for?

NCGE provides support to the Department
of Education and Skills, relevant organisations and agencies, and guidance practitioners in education.


These include:

• Support Teachers in primary schools
• Guidance counsellors in second level schools
• Guidance practitioners in third level education
• Guidance practitioners working with adults in education
• Guidance practitioners working in Youthreach and similar programmes.


Does NCGE provide guidance to individuals?

NCGE does not provide a one-on-one guidance service to the public. It does provide information and advice to persons wishing to study or train in another Member State. This service is provided as part of NCGE's participation in the European network of Euroguidance centres, funded by Lifelong Learning Programme.

Who manages NCGE?

The Management Committee of the National Centre for Guidance in Education is appointed by the Minister of Education and Skills.

 
Who are the staff of NCGE?

NCGE is staffed by the Director, a Guidance Programme Coordinator, two Guidance Officers an Information Officer and an Office Administrator.

What is the Education Philosophy of NCGE?

Our education philosophy statement is an expression of our desired performance. It applies to all learning environments, formal, informal and non-formal. Click here for full details.

 

 

 
     

National Centre for Guidance in Education, 1st Floor, 42/43 Prussia Street, Dublin 7, Ireland
Tel: +353 1 8690715/6       Fax: +353 1 8823817

 

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