Written question asked by David Anderson (Labour) on Thursday, 15 June 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 June 2006. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 26 June 2006 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Teacher Training

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps teacher training colleges in Northern Ireland have taken to develop sharing in teacher education as set out in the Policy and Strategic Framework for Good Relations: A Shared Future.

Answer: Since 2005, the Northern Ireland University Colleges have jointly delivered, an ““Inter-College Programme for Diversity and Mutual Understanding””, as an essential aspect of study for all student teachers. The programme is designed and organised by the college’s joint liaison group comprised of members of academic staff and students who work alongside the Nation Union of Students—Union of Students of Ireland (NUS-USI) to deal with issued such as racism, sectarianism and development of positive community relations.

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