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Rising star: Emilee Leacock heads to France with Northern Ireland U17 Women’s Squad
Slemish College student, Emilee Leacock (Image: Cindy Robinson Photography) Local teenager Emilee Leacock has earned a place in the...
3 days ago


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...
7 days ago


Controlled explosion planned after discovery of unstable substance at Randalstown school
Emergency services were called to a school in the Craigstown Road area of Randalstown today, Wednesday 24th September, following the...
Sep 24


Ballymena Academy netballers shine with Northern Ireland squad selections
(L-R): Faye Pearson, Katie Allen, Poppy Wilson Three talented netball players from Ballymena Academy have earned prestigious...
Sep 23


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


Tesco Golden Grant helps Antrim church provide back-to-school kits
This year, the church donated 120 kits in time for the school term, including essential stationery such as pencils, pens, rulers,...
Sep 22


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


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


“Lir View” announced as name for new Cushendall social housing development
L-R Pupils Emilee Harris, Niamh McLaughlin, Ellie McLaughlin and Nicola Molloy join Tom Potter, Chair, Rural Housing, Communities...
Sep 12


“Only the beginning”: Paul Givan updates Assembly on Northern Ireland TransformED education reforms
Education Minister Paul Givan has praised the early progress of TransformED, the Department of Education’s flagship reform strategy,...
Sep 10


Paul Frew calls Naomi Long remarks on teachers a ‘radical ideological agenda’
DUP MLA Paul Frew has called on Justice Minister Naomi Long to issue an “immediate and unequivocal apology” after she suggested that new...
Sep 9


Education Minister orders withdrawal of transgender guidance for Northern Ireland schools
Northern Ireland Education Minister Paul Givan Education Minister Paul Givan has instructed the Education Authority to immediately...
Sep 8


Frew welcomes continued funding for counselling support in Ballymena schools
Harryville, Ballykeel, and Camphill Primary Schools in Ballymena. North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has welcomed confirmation from Communities...
Sep 4


Councillor raises alarm over SEN provision in rural Mid and East Antrim
Sinn Féin Braid Councillor Archie Rae A Mid and East Antrim councillor has voiced strong concern over what he described as the “alarming”...
Sep 1


Translink issues back-to-school travel advice ahead of September timetable changes
Translink has issued important back-to-school travel advice as thousands of pupils prepare to return to classrooms across Northern...
Aug 30


COVID legacy hits NI schools: Minister acts on literacy & numeracy gaps as 28% of pupils fall behind
Nearly three in 10 pupils in Northern Ireland are not meeting expected standards in literacy and numeracy by the end of primary school,...
Aug 30


Hands-On Beef Farming Experience Awaits Year 11s in ABP Angus Challenge
As part of the ABP Angus Youth finalist programme, pupils embark on an international study tour with ABP and Certified Irish Angus....
Aug 30


Northern Ireland introduces comprehensive SEN policy to support growing number of pupils
In a significant step towards enhancing educational inclusivity, Education Minister Paul Givan has today announced the publication of a...
Aug 28


NI schools must step up for SEN children: EA’s bold call amid place shortages
In a significant push to address the escalating needs of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in Northern Ireland, the Education...
Aug 27


Education Authority launches recruitment pilot to speed up SEN classroom support
The Education Authority (EA) has launched a new recruitment initiative designed to help schools fill classroom assistant vacancies more...
Aug 25
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