Community Education Research
Research into the Funding of Community Education
In order to ensure the survival of the community education sector a study into how it is funded is necessary. AONTAS is carrying out a small piece of research to determine the funding streams of members of the community education network and the impact of the recession on the community education sector, in order to support the lobbying activities of the Network and AONTAS.
The Further Education Department of the Department of Education and Science is interested in the results of this study which may be used to influence policy in relation to the funding for community education. Therefore, we urge all members of the community education network and any other community education group that you know to participate in this very important study.
Reasons for studying this area of community education:
1. The aim of the Community Education Network is to have a distinct funding stream for community education, therefore it is in keeping with lobbying activities
2. It will inform the sector of the current status of funding: the mechanisms, the positives and negative aspects which will facilitate informed restructuring proposals
3. It will add to lobbying activities: we will create a position paper based in the research outcomes, it will inform the community education document and will inform future areas for lobbying and research
4. The outcomes will be communicated to The Further Education Department of the Department of Education and Science.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Niamh O'Reilly at noreilly@aontas.com.
Click here to download the report on the research.
