Ability and potential to address community relations issues should be included in interview criteria for new teachers. A working knowledge of issues such as EMU would be advantageous. The depth of involvement expected from teachers when undertaking CR within schools has to be realistically set. Support mechanisms to address teachers concerns have to be implemented and all recommendations acted upon. CR issues need to be mainstreamed within the educational curriculum, present provision for these issues was thought to be inadequate.
Language has to be simplified in all areas of CR practice.
Packaging CR in a more user-friendly way will enhance its standing within the target audiences they are aimed at. Changes within the curriculum that specifically addressed CR issues would also be an indicator of success. The communities surrounding participating schools would notice any shifts in behaviour. Less incidents of conflict on elements like the transport system, in the absence of supervision, would indicate changes in attitude. The Churches in Northern Ireland have a part to play in CR issues and education.