NEWS

Parents across Northern Ireland are bracing for higher school meal prices and potential changes to transport and music provision after the Education Authority (EA) confirmed a series of cost-saving measures to address a £300 million funding shortfall. The EA said the “regrettable” measures, which aim to deliver up to £30 million in savings, will begin to take effect this month. However, the organisation warned that even with these cuts, it will be “some distance” from breaki

Education Minister Paul Givan pictured with representatives from Ofek School, Jerusalem and the Israeli Ministry of Education. Education Minister Paul Givan has visited Ofek School in the Jerusalem District to learn more about Israel’s forward-thinking approaches to gifted education and inclusive learning. Mr Givan was welcomed by Principal Racheli Yitzhak , along with representatives from the Israeli Ministry of Education, teachers, and students. The Ofek School supports mo

Jon Burrows MLA and Neil McCullough Principal of Harryville Primary School More than 20 children were initially reported missing from a primary school in Ballymena, prompting an urgent effort by education officials to trace their whereabouts. The Education Authority (EA) distributed a list of more than 50 missing pupils from various schools to principals across Northern Ireland earlier this term, seeking help to identify children who had stopped attending school without expla

A damning new report by the Northern Ireland Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has revealed what it describes as a “worrying picture of systemic failure” in the management of the region’s school estate — with the cost of outstanding repairs and maintenance potentially reaching £800 million. The report, Managing the Schools’ Estate , follows an inquiry launched by PAC in May 2025 , which heard evidence from officials at the Department of Education, the Education Autho

Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the Northern Ireland Assembly’s support for the School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill, which aims to reduce the financial burden of school uniforms for families. The Bill, introduced by Minister Givan in February 2025, has now passed its Final Stage and will come into effect for the 2026/2027 academic year. It marks a major policy shift in how schools across Northern Ireland manage uniform requirements, with new statutory

Pictured at St Ronan’s College (L-R) are pupils Abigail, Dylan, Dylan, Jamie and Lucy with Principal Mrs Fiona Kane and Education...

Home schooling parents have warned neurodiverse children in Northern Ireland are being “failed by the education system”. Heart-breaking...

Education Minister Paul Givan has launched a public consultation on proposals to reform the GCSE, AS and A level qualifications delivered...

Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the passing of the School Uniforms Bill at Consideration Stage in the Northern Ireland...

Education Minister Paul Givan has praised the early progress of TransformED, the Department of Education’s flagship reform strategy,...

DUP MLA Paul Frew has called on Justice Minister Naomi Long to issue an “immediate and unequivocal apology” after she suggested that new...

Northern Ireland Education Minister Paul Givan Education Minister Paul Givan has instructed the Education Authority to immediately...

Nearly three in 10 pupils in Northern Ireland are not meeting expected standards in literacy and numeracy by the end of primary school,...

In a significant step towards enhancing educational inclusivity, Education Minister Paul Givan has today announced the publication of a...

In a significant push to address the escalating needs of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in Northern Ireland, the Education...

Education Minister Paul Givan Education Minister Paul Givan has announced that new legislation will be brought forward to ensure all...

The Education Authority (EA) has outlined a wide range of support and advice for families as thousands of children and young people...

Education Minister Paul Givan pictured at Rathmore Grammar School in Dunmurry with Principal Arthur Donnelly and pupils. Education...

A record £6.626 million has been allocated to Early Years providers across Northern Ireland through the Pathway Fund for the 2025-26...

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has today unveiled a comprehensive package of proposals designed to transform support for school...