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Transformation of Special Educational Needs system essential – Givan
Education Minister Paul Givan with Principal Karen Hancock and Fleming Fulton Head Girl Mary O’Neill. Education Minister Paul Givan has...
Feb 28, 2024


EA submits planning application for extension to Co Antrim school providing 10 new classrooms
CGI of proposed extension to Fairview Primary School in Ballyclare, County Antrim. A planning application has been submitted by the...
Feb 18, 2024


Generation Innovation launches to inspire innovators of the future in NI
Generation Innovation team members Declan Loy, Ally Armstrong and Carolyn Halferty, pictured with young participants Motaz Amer, James...
Feb 18, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Borough Council celebrates NI Apprenticeship Week
Ballymena Academy pupils with Eugene Clarke, CEO, Clarke; Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna; and Mr. Heaney from...
Feb 18, 2024


Integrated Education in Northern Ireland: The story so far
Children from Central Integrated Primary School, Carrickfergus. The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) welcomes the publication of the...
Feb 18, 2024


Givan committed to resolving teachers' pay dispute
Education Minister and DE officials meeting with representatives from the teaching unions (from l to r) – Mark McTaggart INTO, Justin...
Feb 14, 2024


Vote JK Rowling in MEA - Council asserts ‘the write to vote’ during Democracy Week
Pupils from Ballycarry Primary School get ready for the Top Children’s Author elections. The school is one of 14 taking part in the...
Feb 14, 2024


Minister pledges to deliver on key priorities for Education
Education Minister Paul Givan pictured with Rathmore Grammar School Principal Dr Arthur Donnelly and students during a visit to the...
Feb 10, 2024


MP Ian Paisley expresses shock and sadness at death of Dalriada School principal Tom Skelton
Pictured Principal Tom Skelton MP for North Antrim Ian Paisley has expressed his shock and sadness to learn about the sudden death of...
Feb 9, 2024


Wrightbus Ballymena looking for 80 apprentices as firm continues expansion
A few of the current Wrightbus apprentices Pioneering zero-emission transport manufacturer Wrightbus is planning to recruit 80 new...
Feb 9, 2024


Discover Equine Apprenticeships with CAFRE
Pictured Stuart Crawford (trainer), J J Slevin (jockey) and CAFRE Level 2 Equine Apprentice, Jack Johnson with Dorking Cock, a...
Feb 2, 2024


All educational settings in Northern Ireland urged to help identify and support young carers
Pictured (L-R) Young carers Joel, Kesiah and Aaron with their poster The Department of Education has partnered with Action for Children...
Feb 1, 2024


Unlock potential with Agriculture Apprenticeships at CAFRE
Matthew Graham, Fivemiletown, Ryan Elliott, Tempo, and Angus Elliott, Ballinamallard were congratulated on achieving their Level 2...
Feb 1, 2024


Danske Bank reopens applications for new apprentices
The latest graduates from Danske Bank’s apprenticeship scheme. Danske Bank has reopened applications to its higher-level Apprenticeship...
Jan 30, 2024


NI Water marks National Apprenticeship Week with Virtual Recruitment Evening
NI Water apprenticeship Aga Borecka NI Water is marking National Apprenticeship Week by encouraging school leavers, graduates and people...
Jan 29, 2024


A floral facelift for trees planted by Housing Executive
Pictured before planting daffodil bulbs with children from Silverstream Primary School are, Louis Richmond, Housing Executive Patch...
Jan 28, 2024


Ballymena pupils help Oscar winner raise awareness of school’s play plight
James Martin (centre) is joined by Harberton Special School pupils (L-R) Mary Musa, Ormeau Road, Belfast, twins Tyler and Cody Pratchett...
Jan 28, 2024


Castle Tower students skill-up with free one-day DIY Skills course at ReStore Ballymena
Students from Castle Tower School in Ballymena who recently completed a basic DIY Skills course at Habitat ReStore in the town. ReStore...
Jan 24, 2024


Professor Brian Cox inspires local STEAM students through Science School Project in Ballymena
Professor Brian Cox pictured today with local students at The Braid in Ballymena Leading physicist and television presenter Professor...
Jan 23, 2024


NI Water recruiting 28 new apprentices
NI Water today [Monday 22nd January 2024] announced the launch of its 2024 entry level recruitment campaign with a range of exciting...
Jan 22, 2024
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