May 9th 2013
Applications for the role of Head of Educational Welfare Services, Child and Family Agency - extension of closing date to 16th May 2013
The Programme for Government sets out fundamental reform of the provision of child and family services in Ireland. As part of the Reform Programme currently underway, a new Child and Family Agency will be established.
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May 8th 2013
Appointments to the Board of the Family Support Agency
In April of this year, Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs announced the appointment of Ms. Norah Gibbons as first Chairperson of the board of the new Child & Family Agency. Ms. Gibbons will initially be appointed as Chairperson of the existing Family Support Agency which is one of the agencies being incorporated into the new Child & Family Agency.
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November 23rd 2012
NEWB to be merged into the Child and Family Support Agency (CFSA)
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Ms Frances Fitzgerald T.D., has informed the National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB) that the Government has decided to proceed with the drafting of a Bill to establish the Child and Family Support Agency (CFSA).
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November 8th 2012
Recruitment Campaign for Educational Welfare Officers
The National Educational Welfare Board is pleased to advise that recruitment is underway for three additional Educational Welfare Officer Posts.
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October 15th 2012
Pat Mc Sitric, appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer
The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Pat Mc Sitric, former Assistant Chief Inspector of the Department of Education and Skills as Interim Chief Executive Officer of the National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB).
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July 25th 2012
Nuala Doherty, appointed Chairperson
The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Nuala Doherty to the role of Chairperson of the National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB).
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June 7th 2012
Minister Fitzgerald launches latest data on school attendance
Children's Minister commends integrated approach to absenteeism in Dublin 8 as chronic absenteeism is reduced by 42% and overall absenteeism by 25%.
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April 20th 2012
Major Education Seminar - Leading in a Time of Challenge
Seminar for DEIS Primary & Post-Primary School Leaders
On 19th April the NEWB supported by IPPN and NAPD hosted a seminar for DEIS primary and post-primary school leaders in Croke Park. The NEWB has responsibility for critical supports in DEIS schools - namely HSCL and SCP. The Educational Welfare Service has a national remit where DEIS is prioritised.
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