January 2025 Newsletter What have the Step Up For Change participants been up to? IFI Step Up For Change participants have kicked off the year […]
Young People in East Belfast have called for more support for education in youth clubs
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from yesterday’s #RISESummit! Two inspiring participants from our Step Up For Change programme, Cameron and Victoria, were featured […]
RISE Summit Success
After months of preparation and anticipation, our first official Summit on Educational Disadvantage has come to a close—and what an incredible day it was! We […]
Adding Colour, Creativity, and Comfort: Transforming the Step Up For Change Space
Last week, the Step Up For Change team rolled up their sleeves and picked up their paintbrushes to give the bottom floor a stunning makeover. […]
Pizza, Pancakes, and a Perfect Pause from OCN Learning
Wednesday nights are usually dedicated to learning for our Clonduff group, but this week, we decided to shake things up and take a well-deserved […]
Education in Northern Ireland: Challenges and Aspirations in East Belfast
By Emma Shaw Education in Northern Ireland continues to be shaped by complex historical, socio-economic, and political factors. In East Belfast, these challenges are particularly […]
Climate Change is About Class Too: Addressing Inequality through Community Action
By Karl Vidamour – PhD student, School of History, Anthropology, Politics and Philosophy at QUB Phoenix Education Centre NI is highlighting the connections between climate […]
Breaking the Cycle: How Poverty and Class Disadvantage Northern Ireland’s Youth
By Ellen Finlay As we approach the RISE Conference, a summit organised and envisioned by Emma Shaw, CEO of the Phoenix Education Centre, the […]
Building Bonds: Kicking Off Week One of Step Up for Change
We had a fantastic first week at our Step Up for Change program! Danni and Chris spent the week getting to know the young […]
PfG Response from Phoenix Education Centre
Phoenix Education Centre Response to the Programme for Government Introduction The Phoenix Education Centre, situated in East Belfast, is dedicated to addressing educational disadvantage by providing […]