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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, 2025
“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, 2025
“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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
Rhys McClenaghan and Bethany Firth lead Lidl NI’s mental health Sport for Good schools programme
Lidl Northern Ireland has announced the return of its award-winning Sport for Good Mental Health Athlete Mentorship programme for the...
Aug 25, 2025
60,000 pupils to return: Translink issues ‘back to school’ travel advice for new term
As schools across Northern Ireland prepare to reopen on Monday 1st September, Translink has issued essential travel advice to help...
Aug 21, 2025
“Many opportunities available” – Economy Minister GCSE and A-level students to contact Careers Service
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Head of the Careers Service Justin Kerr encourage those seeking advice and guidance following...
Aug 21, 2025
Education Minister confirms plans to extend compulsory education and training to age 18 in NI
Education Minister Paul Givan Education Minister Paul Givan has announced that new legislation will be brought forward to ensure all...
Aug 20, 2025
Ballymena and Antrim students jet off for prestigious Study USA programme
(L-R) Sarah MacFarlane (Ballymena), Ellie Mayne (Antrim), Sarah Donaghy (Antrim), Katie McClean (Antrim) and Emily McCaughey (Ballymena)...
Aug 20, 2025
Northern Regional College to host public ‘sneak peek’ of new Ballymena campus
The new Northern Regional College (NRC) in Ballymena Northern Regional College is set to offer the public a first glimpse of its...
Aug 18, 2025
Students urged to travel smart and save BIG with Translink’s yLink Card
Celebrating their A Level results and their new YLINK cards are Nell, Olivia and Becca. The yLink card is your ticket to cheaper,...
Aug 17, 2025
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