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Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced a 20% increase in maximum student maintenance loans from academic year 2025/26. The increase will provide students with an estimated additional £50million per year to assist with living costs. The Minister said: “I am acutely aware of the difficulties that continue to be faced in the current cost-of-living crisis by […]
This page lists school closures due to severe weather or other unexpected events in Northern Ireland. Read the reason for each school closure carefully as not all are weather related nor are they all for the same date. Schools are responsible for providing closure information. If you think a school is closed but isn’t listed, […]
Education Minister Paul Givan has met with the Education Authority (EA) to discuss the damage caused by Storm Éowyn to schools across Northern Ireland. The EA is coordinating the emergency response and providing assistance to schools that have been impacted by the storm. Speaking after the meeting Paul Givan said: “To date, over 100 schools have […]
County Armagh, Ireland—Irish Dancing Magazine has named Olivia Murray, founder of the Murray Dance Academy, as a recipient of the prestigious 2024 Global Excellence in Teaching Award. This honour recognises extraordinary teachers who inspire their students and foster community through the art of Irish Dance. The award winners were announced in December 2024 and are featured […]
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced his programme for reforming the provision of support for children with special educational needs. The Minister’s Special Educational Needs Reform Agenda and associated five-year delivery plan have been developed following completion of a comprehensive review of policy and delivery. Speaking in the Assembly, Paul Givan said: “Children with special educational needs, […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has congratulated local vocational skills students who have once again showcased their abilities on the world stage. Five local students competed as part of Team UK in the global WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition in September 2024. The Minister held a reception in Parliament Buildings, Belfast, to congratulate the local students who […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said a new School Uniforms Bill must deliver real change for families. Mr. McNulty was speaking after Education Minister Paul Givan announced that he intends to bring forward legislation with Executive support. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “It is welcome that the eye-watering costs of […]
The Minister said: “Pre-school education settings are facing challenges in supporting increasing numbers of children with additional needs in their pre-school year. This additional funding will help settings to support those needs. “Settings will have flexibility on how they use the funding, which can be used to resource additional staff hours, buy in therapeutic interventions or […]
After four intense days of competition at the 2024 WorldSkills UK National Finals in Manchester and Greater Manchester, students from Southern Regional College showcased their skills and determination, earning 10 medals and securing a remarkable second place on the WorldSkills UK leaderboard. Among those students competing, were students from Newry and nearby areas. Winning a […]
Education Minister Paul Givan has today announced a significant new initiative to fund and roll out Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to all schools in Northern Ireland. A recent survey has indicated that less than half of schools in Northern Ireland currently have a defibrillator on site. The Department of Education will provide over £700,000 of funding […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has urged the Department of Education to improve support for Special Educational Needs provision in Irish Medium schools. Speaking after the education committee, the South Down MLA said; “Children with Special Educational Needs who are learning through the medium of Irish face unique challenges and must be supported. “Irish Medium […]
Education Minister Paul Givan has launched a new app to build children and young people’s confidence in developing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) lifesaving skills. The app complements the Community of Lifesavers Education Programme in schools which provides professional learning to teach vital CPR and AED skills to pupils together with supporting […]
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