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Welcome to the Curriculum Development Unit

Who are we?

The Curriculum Development Unit was established in April 2002. The inter-board youth panel, supported by the youth service partnership, secured funding from the Department of Education’s Executive Programme Fund.

What we do?
The unit focuses its work in several areas, but significantly, it works across the youth work sector in partnership with a wide range of youth work organisations. We recognise and value the diversity and interdependence of the youth sector and respect the range of approaches used in the personal and social development of young people.

CDU News - Winter 2011

In summary the unit works with youth service partners to:

  • Raise awareness of Youth Work: A Model for Effective Practice

  • Explore models of youth work practice

  • Share examples of youth work practice

  • Develop and share resources

Representatives include the Department of Education, YouthNet, C.C.E.A, YouthForum, Education and Library Boards, Youth Council and Education Training Inspectorate
Framework for Quality Assurance

Latest Site Updates

  • CDU News Magazine
    Youth work news, practice, and resources. Latest issue is Winter 2011
  • Publications
    Curriculum Development Unit Publications. Last updated 15th February 2008.
  • A Framework for Quality Assurance
    The draft Framework for Quality Assurance has been developed by the Youth Sector in Northern Ireland to provide a common and flexible framework to assist continual improvement in the quality of youth...