THE GOAL IS INDEPENDENCE
ABOUT US
Parkanaur College is an independent, specialist further education College for students aged 18+ with intellectual, physical and/or sensory disabilities. Situated in a beautiful and welcoming mature forest park, The Thomas Doran Training Centre was established in 1960 and in subsequent years has become Parkanaur College and Residential Care Home. Parkanaur College and Residential Care Home are fully committed to providing a quality service within a residential setting enabling trainees with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities to achieve their potential educationally, vocationally and socially. The curriculum is designed to promote the transitional evolution towards independence and assist post-college integration within the community.
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Loren Kadreal
Assistant Director
Loren Kadreal
Assistant Director
Bring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domination. At the end of the day, going forward, a new normal that has evolved from generation X is on the runway heading towards a streamlined cloud solution. User generated content in real-time will have multiple touchpoints for offshoring. Capitalize on low hanging fruit to identify a ballpark value added activity to beta test. Override the digital divide with additional clickthroughs from DevOps. Nanotechnology immersion along the information highway will close the loop on focusing solely on the bottom line.
Podcasting operational change management inside of workflows to establish a framework. Taking seamless key performance indicators offline to maximise the long tail. Keeping your eye on the ball while performing a deep dive on the start-up mentality to derive convergence on cross-platform integration.
- Phone: (123) - 222 -1452
- Email: info@yourwebsite.com
Grabial Fon
Assistant Director
Grabial Fon
Assistant Director
Bring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domination. At the end of the day, going forward, a new normal that has evolved from generation X is on the runway heading towards a streamlined cloud solution. User generated content in real-time will have multiple touchpoints for offshoring. Capitalize on low hanging fruit to identify a ballpark value added activity to beta test. Override the digital divide with additional clickthroughs from DevOps. Nanotechnology immersion along the information highway will close the loop on focusing solely on the bottom line.
Podcasting operational change management inside of workflows to establish a framework. Taking seamless key performance indicators offline to maximise the long tail. Keeping your eye on the ball while performing a deep dive on the start-up mentality to derive convergence on cross-platform integration.
- Phone: (123) - 222 -1452
- Email: info@yourwebsite.com
Jerome Flora
Professor
Jerome Flora
Professor
Bring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domination. At the end of the day, going forward, a new normal that has evolved from generation X is on the runway heading towards a streamlined cloud solution. User generated content in real-time will have multiple touchpoints for offshoring. Capitalize on low hanging fruit to identify a ballpark value added activity to beta test. Override the digital divide with additional clickthroughs from DevOps. Nanotechnology immersion along the information highway will close the loop on focusing solely on the bottom line.
Podcasting operational change management inside of workflows to establish a framework. Taking seamless key performance indicators offline to maximise the long tail. Keeping your eye on the ball while performing a deep dive on the start-up mentality to derive convergence on cross-platform integration.
Victor Aldves
Professor
Victor Aldves
Professor
Bring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domination. At the end of the day, going forward, a new normal that has evolved from generation X is on the runway heading towards a streamlined cloud solution. User generated content in real-time will have multiple touchpoints for offshoring. Capitalize on low hanging fruit to identify a ballpark value added activity to beta test. Override the digital divide with additional clickthroughs from DevOps. Nanotechnology immersion along the information highway will close the loop on focusing solely on the bottom line.
Podcasting operational change management inside of workflows to establish a framework. Taking seamless key performance indicators offline to maximise the long tail. Keeping your eye on the ball while performing a deep dive on the start-up mentality to derive convergence on cross-platform integration.
- Phone: (123) - 222 -1452
- Email: info@yourwebsite.com
Brenden Vine
Principal
Brenden Vine
Principal
Bring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domination. At the end of the day, going forward, a new normal that has evolved from generation X is on the runway heading towards a streamlined cloud solution. User generated content in real-time will have multiple touchpoints for offshoring. Capitalize on low hanging fruit to identify a ballpark value added activity to beta test. Override the digital divide with additional clickthroughs from DevOps. Nanotechnology immersion along the information highway will close the loop on focusing solely on the bottom line.
Podcasting operational change management inside of workflows to establish a framework. Taking seamless key performance indicators offline to maximise the long tail. Keeping your eye on the ball while performing a deep dive on the start-up mentality to derive convergence on cross-platform integration.
- Phone: (123) - 222 -1452
- Email: info@yourwebsite.com
Alex Carry
Professor
Alex Carry
Professor
Bring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domination. At the end of the day, going forward, a new normal that has evolved from generation X is on the runway heading towards a streamlined cloud solution. User generated content in real-time will have multiple touchpoints for offshoring. Capitalize on low hanging fruit to identify a ballpark value added activity to beta test. Override the digital divide with additional clickthroughs from DevOps. Nanotechnology immersion along the information highway will close the loop on focusing solely on the bottom line.
Podcasting operational change management inside of workflows to establish a framework. Taking seamless key performance indicators offline to maximise the long tail. Keeping your eye on the ball while performing a deep dive on the start-up mentality to derive convergence on cross-platform integration.
- Phone: (123) - 222 -1452
- Email: info@yourwebsite.com
Our Trustees
Board of Trustees
The College has a governance Board in the form of the Thomas Doran Trust, which monitors and advises on financial and care governance standards. The Trustees are highly experienced in various aspects of care, healthcare, educational governance and have a record of service and commitment to the local community.
Mrs Pauline McIvor
Member
Mrs Pauline McIvor
Member
<b>Mrs Pauline McIvor, BSS'c; MIACP; Reg. MBACP (Sen. Accred); PGCFHE:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Former lecturer in Counselling and Psychology at QUB and Omagh College of Further and Higher Education. Currently working in private practice as counsellor, supervisor of counsellors and trainer in counselling and personal development.</span>
Mr Gerry Campbell-BA (Hons)
Chief Executive
Mr Gerry Campbell-BA (Hons)
Chief Executive
<b>Mr Gerry Campbell-BA (Hons) Modern History & Politics & Masters in Organisational Management, Chief Executive, Colleges NI:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Gerry has extensive experience as a non-executive director within the public and voluntary sectors and is currently NI Chair of Extern, a large charitable organisation that provides services to a wide range of vulnerable children and adults across the island of Ireland. Gerry is also committed to life-long learning and education and continues to play an active role on the Board of Governors of two local schools.</span>
Mr Peter Branker
BEM, M.I.A.T.I.
Mr Peter Branker
BEM, M.I.A.T.I.
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Peter works as a Self Employed Accountant and Tax Advisor and also a part time youth support worker in Dromore Youth & Resource Centre working with children with learning difficulties including Autism. Peter is a constant fundraiser for many charities & Community Groups. Currently holds the position of Chairperson with both Dromore Community Charity events committee & Ballymacormick Rural Community Association & is assistant Treasurer with Dromore in Action.</span>
Mr Colin Turkington
Member
Mr Colin Turkington
Member
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Local businessman with extensive experience in business, growing companies in a variety of sectors including property, timber construction, engineering and renewable energy.</span>
Mr Billy McCrory
QC
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Barrister with broad experience of young people’s issues. Former governor of St Mary’s School Cabragh.</span>
Mr Oliver Ross, BA LLB
Secretary
Mr Oliver Ross, BA LLB
Secretary
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Local solicitor, Moygashel Community Development Association Ltd. Former non-executive Director of Armagh & Dungannon Trust.</span>
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Mission
- To provide trainees with the opportunity to be assessed in each aspect of the College curriculum and with appropriate support develop a set of learning objectives with an Individual Learning Programme.
- To offer trainees a choice of vocational courses and education from which they can access nationally recognised qualifications.
- To engage in a range of social and recreational activities, aimed at making their stay at Parkanaur as enjoyable an experience as possible, and introduce new hobbies/interests.
- To offer trainees care, support and education to develop life skills and social independence within the extended curriculum. To increase the control they have in their own lives.
- For trainees to have their personal preferences taken into consideration.
- To offer trainees support in their transition from College to independent living.
- To provide where appropriate, the opportunity of an extended period of residential training in Parkanaur College.
- To ensure the highest standards are maintained through programmes of curriculum monitoring, staff development, trainee achievement records, self-assessment and external inspections.
Quality Policy Statement
Parkanaur is a Residential College committed to promoting the vocational education and personal development of people with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities.
Assessment in all aspects of the curriculum defines an individual programme reflecting each trainee’s aspirations, learning styles and support requirements.
We are proudly registered to the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority.
NEWS UPDATE
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Christmas Party 2021
The resident's Christmas Party was on Monday 20th December, where they enjoyed a fabulous Christmas dinner with all the trimmings and partied the day away, with Ryan providing...
Pottery Workshop
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Halloween Party 2021
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