Education Supports
DNP are committed to supporting educational success for school aged children and adults in our catchment.
DNP Education Access Fund
Regional Education Networks
Through our Regional Education Network, we support local education professionals and projects primarily in DEIS schools. With our partners, projects such as summer supports and study groups are supported.
Contact jo.toomey@dublinnorthwest.ie for more information.
Finglas Community Learning Hub
Finglas Community Learning Hub supports Junior Cycle; Senior Cycle and Mature students from the local area. Our supports include group grinds classes; trips to Colleges and Universities and financial information on third level supports.
For more info on the Hub, click this link
If you’d like to sign up for the Hub, visit: https://forms.office.com/e/NsER6dpgWM
Contact sarah.mcmanus@dublinnorthwest.ie for more information
NALA Learning Centre
Dublin Northwest Partnership is a registered Learn with NALA (National Adult Literacy Agency) Centre since October 2024. We can support adults from 16 years of age onwards, with reading, writing, maths and computer skills. To find out more, click this link.
For more information call Patricia McMahon on 085 805 0924 or email patricia.mcmahon@dublinnorthwest.ie.
Education Access Supports
To encourage and support participation in further and higher education DNP provides information and practical supports. Education Access Supports include travel, small grants for full time students, support conversations for those in college. Supports are available to students with low income (and from low income families) from within the DNP catchment.
Click here for a video about Education Access Supports.
Contact jo.toomey@dublinnorthwest.ie for more information
Lectures in your Library
DNP together with DCU in the Community are hosting university style lectures in Ballymun and Finglas Libraries in Spring 2025. This pilot programme offers participants the chance to sign up for 12 weeks of lectures in Politics, Psychology and Media from DCU’s lecturing staff. It is for people living in DNP’s catchment who do not have a third level qualification. To find out more, click this link
Contact jo.toomey@dublinnorthwest.ie for more information
Apprenticeship Support
We run Apprenticeship Fairs and can offer support if you are considering an apprenticeship.
Click here if you would like to find out more about Apprenticeship Fair 2025
Contact jo.toomey@dublinnorthwest.ie for more information
All of our Education Services Team can be contacted through reception