Entries by Jennifer Farley

New Further Education & Training Strategy Launched

The new ‘Future FET: Transforming Learning’ strategy launched by SOLAS today sets out an ambitious vision for the expansion of Further Education & Training in Ireland. Download the new strategy here –  Solas Future FET: Transforming Learning Strategy We’ll see a greater share of school-leavers choosing FET or apprenticeships as a first destination & more […]

DDLETB’s Teacher Leadership Programme

September 2019 saw the exciting launch of a brand new initiative for the teachers of DDL. The Teacher Leadership Programme or TLP, followed on from the footprints of the TL21 project which successfully ran for 6 years within the scheme. The development team began work on TLP began many months before it launched and we […]

Happy Europe Day!

Europe Day held on 9 May every year celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the historic ‘Schuman declaration‘. At a speech in Paris in 1950, Robert Schuman, the then French foreign minister, set out his idea for a new form of political cooperation in Europe, which would make war […]

Apply Now For Youth Club Grant 2020

Use the application below to apply now for the Local Youth Club Grant Scheme. Youth Club Grant Scheme Application Form 2020 LYCGS Guidance Information 2020 The Local Youth Club Grant Scheme (LYCGS) supports volunteer-led youth club/group activities at a local level. Funding for the Scheme is provided by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs […]

Covid 19 Translated Resources

You can find a large set of translated resources to help share the messaging about coronavirus (COVID-19) in various languages. These posters and booklets are available from the HSE website for download and printing. https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/partner-resources/covid-19-translated-resources/

Teaching & Learning Continues At DDLETB

As we go into our second full week since the government took the unprecedented decision to close all schools, colleges and child care facilities, DDLETB would like to say thank you to all of our wonderful staff for continuing their work. All of our teachers, trainers and instructors are working hard, along with our students […]

DDLETB Head Office Closed To Public

In light of the most recent Government advice regarding COVID-19 the Head Offices of DDLETB will be closed to the general public until further notice. Ensuring the health and safety of our staff and minimising the risk of spread of infection is our utmost priority. This is a precautionary measure in the interest of safeguarding […]

Autism Awareness Workshops

Autism Awareness Day is 2nd April 2020. It is estimated that over 1 in 100 people in Ireland currently have a diagnosis of autism. There are many individuals who do not have a formal diagnosis and for the most part, their autism does not impact hugely on their daily lives. There are some life experiences […]