Inclusive National Higher Education Forum
Supporting the sustainability and development of existing and future inclusive education initiatives for students with intellectual disabilities within Irish Higher Education Providers.
Inclusive National Higher Education Forum
The Inclusive National Higher Education Forum [INHEF] is a national interest group comprised of representatives of higher education providers and other professionals interested in supporting access routes and inclusive education initiatives to learners with intellectual disabilities in Ireland.
Mission Statement
The mission of INHEF is to provide a collaborative space for consultation between higher education providers with a view to driving strategic developments; informing policy debates, and building capacity within higher education institutions to establish and deliver initiatives for students who are deemed to have an intellectual disability.
INHEF Vision
The vision of INHEF is to embed inclusive education initiatives and alternative access routes into the higher education landscape in the Republic of Ireland so that students with intellectual disabilities have meaningful post secondary opportunities available to them.
Strategic Plan
We are very excited to announce the launch of the INHEF Strategic Plan 2022 ‘Inclusive Higher Education – The Challenges and Opportunities for Transformative Policy Development ‘.
The goals of the Strategic Plan are across four key areas:
Sustainability
Quality
Awareness
Progression
Read or download the plan below.
INHEF Values Statement
INCLUSION | EQUALITY | DIVERSITY | AUTONOMY | RESPECT | EQUITY
INHEF has been established by a handful of dedicated stakeholders who want to develop real and meaningful higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities across the Republic of Ireland. At the heart of this group of enthusiastic change-makers are the INHEF core values.
Latest News & Resources
PATH 4 Phase 2 – Course Provision for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris (TD) announced in February 2024 the roll-out of higher education courses for students with intellectual disabilities. This significant initiative, spearheaded by Harris’...
Launch Event PATH 4 Phase 2
Below are videos from the recent PATH 4 launch in the Gibson Hotel. Please see below two video links to the event.
Online Module – Inclusive Education for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Was your HEI recently awarded funding under PATH 4 Phase 2? Please share with interested colleagues – application deadline 8th March 2024 https://www.ucc.ie/en/ss6810/
Funded 4-year PhD programme in the School of Education, Trinity College Dublin
The School of Education in Trinity College Dublin is offering an opportunity for a funded 4-year structured PhD programme (full time).
Call for Papers issued by the British Journal of Learning Disabilities
The British Journal of Learning Disabilities has issued a Call for Papers.
Latest newsletter from INHEF
News on PATH4 and events of some of our members.
Report on the Sixth Annual National Access Forum 2023
On April 27th the Access Policy team at the Higher Education Authority (HEA) in partnership with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) organised the sixth annual National Access Forum at the Spencer Hotel in Dublin
Learning Without Limits: Celebrating the Work of TCIPD
The Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Rethink Ireland are holding an event on Friday 27th October 2023 – 9:30 – 13:30 at the Trinity Business School.
INHEF Chair 2023
Passing the Torch: Des Aston (TCD) Hands Over INHEF Chairpersonship to Dr. Órla Slattery (MIC) In a significant moment for inclusive education in Ireland, Des Aston, is stepping down from his role as Chairperson of the Inclusive National Higher Education Forum...
PATH 4 Phase 2 Call for Proposals Information Session
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris launched a €9 million fund for higher education institutions to improve access to higher education for students with an intellectual disability.Higher Education Institutions...
