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    £55million for Early Learning and Childcare - Delivered

    Education Minister announces extension of the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme to cover school-age children

    15 May 2025

    Education Minister Paul Givan has today announced a £55 million package of measures for early learning and childcare.

    Illustrated graphic with added text 'Consultation on proposals to strengthen inspection legislation - launched'

    Education Minister launches public consultation on proposal to strengthen inspection legislation

    15 May 2025

    A consultation has launched on the inspection process across schools and other education and training organisations.

    Image of First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Education Minister Paul Givan are pictured with children from Arvalee School and Resource Centre, Christian Brothers Grammar School, Loreto Grammar School, Omagh Academy Grammar School and Sacred Heart College.

    Ministers mark the beginning of construction of the Strule Shared Education Campus

    14 May 2025

    The beginning of construction of the Strule Shared Education Campus was officially marked with a sod-cutting ceremony.

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    • Written Ministerial Statement - Early Learning and Childcare Measures 2025/26

      Published 16 May 2025
    • DP 750- Donemana Primary School

      Published 15 May 2025
    • DP 746 - Slemish College

      Published 14 May 2025
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    • Strengthening Inspection Legislation

      Closes 10 July 2025
    • Consultation on Accounting for Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs: Changing the 'Supernumerary' Status

      Closes 26 June 2025
    • Changing School Numbers

      Closes 23 June 2025
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    Minister for the Department of Education

    Paul Givan MLA was appointed Minister for the Department of Education.

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