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Sex education in schools – it’s not about sex

Scope speaks with the Family Planning Association about how and why they think local sex education – or, rather, relationship and sexuality education – is inadequate.

Four years and two months can be too young for school

Scope takes a look at the school starting age and asks if it is too inflexible, and whether it should be the starting point for a revision of some of our methods in early-years development.

The benefits of learning Irish

Scope continues its focus on education in Northern Ireland with a look at the Irish language – discussing lifelong learning, bilingualism, immersion and increasing access.

The third sector and 2017: uncertainty and necessity

In a difficult period for NI, community and voluntary organisations will be more important than ever, despite facing huge difficulties. Scope speaks with NICVA CEO Seamus McAleavey about the current uncertainty.

Snap election analysis – part three

In which we tally up our projection ranges and also ask the big, unasked question: will Jonathan Bell run against the DUP?

Snap election analysis – part two

We are now officially in election season. What should we expect from the new polls, considering the Assembly’s reduction from 108 to 90 MLAs?

Reduce and reform – how a snap election could affect the Assembly

Will the new year bring a new Stormont? An election appears a distinct possibility, but ash for cash is not the only consideration - the reduction in MLAs is equally intriguing.

Northern Ireland in 2017

Scope takes a look at some of the things we should expect for local politics and society in the coming 12 months.

Northern Ireland in 2017

Scope takes a look at some of the things we should expect for local politics and society in the coming 12 months.

Debate of the Week: Social Strategy

In the last Stormont focus before Christmas recess, we look at what the Communities Minister is and isn’t saying about his plans for a social strategy.

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