With CAMHS and school counselling services under increasing pressure, four junior high schools in the Craigavon area have come together to provide additional support for pupils experiencing emotional wellbeing challenges and difficulties engaging with education....
Projects
Expanding STEM Opportunities for Rural Pupils at Aughadarragh Primary School
With support from The James Kane Foundation, pupils at St Patrick's Primary School in Aughadarragh have benefited from a programme designed to increase access to high-quality STEM education in a rural community. The project delivered hands-on workshops in coding,...
Pixels & Possibilities
Pixels & Possibilities is a digital illustration and creative technology project delivered in primary and secondary schools and community settings across the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area by West Armagh Consortium. Our funding supports the...
Cultivating Futures – Accessible Horticulture for STEM and Skills Development
Friends of Mitchell House is a group of volunteers, parents and carers who support the school community by organising events, strengthening home–school relationships, and creating opportunities for pupils beyond the classroom. Mitchell House School, based in Belfast,...
STEM Learning at St Mary’s Primary School, Cabragh
Friends of Cabragh (PTA) is registered charity established in 2017 by parents of children attending St Mary’s Primary School in Cabragh. The group works in partnership with the school to support projects that enhance educational outcomes and promote the wellbeing of...
SERC GREAT STEM Adventure Project
SERC, through funding from The James Kane Foundation have been running CSI Forensics Workshops, helping open pathways into STEM for those who need it most. Over 400 participants have taken part so far, including:• Adults returning to education after long-term...
Raspberry Jam NI Project
Northern Ireland Raspberry Jam has significantly enhanced its ability to deliver engaging, hands-on STEM education to children and young people thanks to funding received from The James Kane Foundation. The funding enabled the purchase of modern computing hardware,...
Digital Horizon Academy
This year Specialisterne Northern Ireland launched Digital Horizon – a new Digital Skills Academy, funded by The James Kane Foundation. This academy is designed for neurodivergent individuals aged 18+ who are diagnosed or self-identify as autistic, dyslexic, dyspraxic...
Bridge to Build: Connecting SEN Talent with Construction and Engineering
Bridge to Build (B2B) was established to support learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN) at South West College to progress into careers in construction and engineering. The project connects SEN learners with STEM employers, providing first-hand industry...
