Teacher pay talks can proceed after ministerial direction approved
The Northern Ireland Teachers’ Council (NITC), representing the five main teacher unions, said it looked forward to engaging…
Call for air purifiers in all NI schools as FOIs reveal health workers’ offices fully equipped
Campaigners say the move would reduce the spread of airborne infections Campaigners have called for air purifiers to…
The full list of 102 pre-schools in Northern Ireland approved to become full-time
105 pre-schools in Northern Ireland have already become full-time since September 2025Education Minister Paul Givan is pictured at…
Paul Givan reminds NI schools Supreme Court ruling on religious education ‘has not struck down existing legislation’
In a letter to principals, Paul Givan admitted his department will look to reform the RE syllabus in…
Fionola Meredith: I welcome Supreme Court’s RE ruling and rest assured our kids won’t be sitting down to lessons in satanism any time soon
Saying prayers and singing hymns have long been part of everyday school life in Northern Ireland. Remember droning…
Religious education in NI schools breaches human rights, Supreme Court rules – The Irish News
The provision of Christian religious education in Northern Ireland schools does not comply with human rights standards and…
Paul Givan expects Executive to provide £37m to resolve teacher pay deal by end of January
Smart phones have ‘no place in schools’ Paul Givan and SDLP MLA Cara Hunter share feeling that smart…
Millions more funding goes to two traditionally Protestant schools in NI city compared to eight majority Catholic, figures show
Eight years worth of data is all the Department of Education holds The figures relate to funding for…
Full list of Northern Ireland pre-schools expanding to full-time provision
It will provide over 2,500 additional full-time pre-school education placesEducation Minister pictured (l to r) with pupil Jack,…
The list of NI schools taking part in new phone-free pilot scheme
It’s designed to restrict the personal use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including at break and…