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Education Minister welcomes Assembly backing for School Uniforms Bill to cut costs for families
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
Oct 13


New digital campaign empowers Year 8 pupils with mental health and wellbeing apps
On World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2025, the Health and Education Ministers of Northern Ireland launched an innovative digital...
Oct 11


Derry Girls actor Jamie Beamish inspires Ballymena students through creative cross-border project
Derry Girls and Bridgerton actor Jamie Beamish delivers a workshop to performing arts students at St Patrick's College in Ballymena....
Oct 10


Ballymena’s 80-year-old lollipop man Trevor Robinson honoured at BBC Make a Difference Awards
Trevor Robinson, aged 80, doing what he loves - greeting pupils of Camphill Primary School, ensuring they arrive safe and with a smile! A...
Oct 8


Economy Minister opens £55million Northern Regional College campus in Ballymena
Pictured at the opening of Northern Regional College's £55million Ballymena Campus are (L-R) NRC Ballymena Campus Chief Executive and...
Oct 8


New classrooms and car park proposed in major redevelopment of Ballyclare Primary School
The proposed new extension at Ballyclare Primary School A planning application has been submitted to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough...
Oct 7


Coca-Cola HBC launches Graduate Programme to nurture future business leaders
Chloe McCann who is part of the pilot of the Coca-Cola HBC Graduate programme is pictured with People and Culture Director, Jenni...
Oct 7


125 Civil Service student placements announced for 2026/27 across Northern Ireland
Pictured with Finance Minister John O’Dowd are Ulster University students Caitlin Lowry (Left), who is studying Marketing, and Lewis Orr,...
Oct 6


£10,000 raised by Ballymena businesses to support locally based NI Hospitality School
Representatives from Ballymena companies who took part in a Dragon Boat Race on the River Lagan in Belfast to raise funds for the NI...
Oct 6


CAFRE students gain real-world insights on UK agriculture study tours supported by The Gibson Trust
CAFRE Level 3 Agriculture students visit Cogent UK in Chester at the start of their three-day study tour of Wales supported by The Gibson...
Oct 4


Storm chaos: Burrows demands urgent review of school closure comms after parents left scrambling
Ulster Unionist Party Education spokesperson Jon Burrows MLA has urged the Minister of Education to launch an urgent review into how...
Oct 3


Storm Amy: Amber wind warning forces early school closures across Northern Ireland
An emergency early closure of schools has been ordered across parts of Northern Ireland today (Friday 3 October) as Storm Amy brings the...
Oct 3


Queen’s and PSNI collab sees drink spiking test kits rolled out across 33 Belfast nightlife venues
Pictured (L-R) Constable Donna Tolan, District Licensing Officer, Ryan Rankin, Neighbourhood Engagement Officer at Queen's, Willie Jack,...
Sep 25


Phone-free classrooms: NI schools trial mobile ban to improve focus and mental health
Pictured at St Ronan’s College (L-R) are pupils Abigail, Dylan, Dylan, Jamie and Lucy with Principal Mrs Fiona Kane and Education...
Sep 25


From homelessness to bestselling author: Queen’s widening participation success
Tessa Breslin, Vice-Chair of Queen's Foundation Board, engaged in a fireside chat with Professor O'Sullivan during the event at Queen's...
Sep 24


Home schooling on the rise as parents warn NI’s education system is failing neurodiverse children
Home schooling parents have warned neurodiverse children in Northern Ireland are being “failed by the education system”. Heart-breaking...
Sep 22


CAFRE Open Week 2025: Your gateway to agri-food and land-based careers
Student Recruitment Team, (L-R) Laura Browne, Liz Simpson and Caoimhe Hegarty will be happy to answer your questions. The College of...
Sep 18


Consultation on future of GCSEs, AS and A Levels launched in Northern Ireland
Education Minister Paul Givan has launched a public consultation on proposals to reform the GCSE, AS and A level qualifications delivered...
Sep 18


Springboard secures £83,000 from The Gallaher Trust to support employment in Ballymena
Pictured are, from left, Lauren McAteer, Trustee at The Gallaher Trust and Caitriona Lennox, Northern Ireland Manager at Springboard UK....
Sep 16


School Uniforms Bill: Paul Givan welcomes progress on cutting costs for families
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the passing of the School Uniforms Bill at Consideration Stage in the Northern Ireland...
Sep 15
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