Department of Education
Our responsibilities
Curriculum and learning
Information to support the delivery of the curriculum in schools, raising standards and school improvement
… moreChildren and Young People Issues
Working together to improve the well-being of all children and young people in Northern Ireland.
… morePupils and parents
Help and advice for pupils and parents on a range of educational and personal issues is available on nidirect, the government website for he public.
… moreTeaching staff
Teachers' pay and conditions, including pensions and teacher training information
… moreNon-teaching staff
Information for non teaching staff in relation to pay related issues and terms and conditions
… moreSchools and infrastructure
Types of schools, schools’ management, transport to school, school admissions policy, area planning, and health and safety in schools.
… moreSupport and development
Support on issues including child protection and safeguarding, school meals and keeping children safe online
… moreStatistics and research
Publications produced by Statistics and Research Team on behalf of the Department
… moreGood Relations and Social Change
Good relations and social change, building a united community.
… moreEducation Transformation Programme
The Department has embarked upon a programme of work to transform the education system in Northern Ireland to ensure it delivers positive outcomes for children and young people.
… moreWe work with these bodies
- Education Authority
- Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education
- Middletown Centre for Autism
- General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland
- Council for Catholic Maintained Schools
- Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta
- Northern Ireland Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA)
- Education Training Inspectorate
- Controlled Schools’ Support Council
Our documents
Consultations
Publications
Access to information
How to request information from the Department of Education including Freedom of Information (FOI) and the use of our Publication Scheme.
Management and structure
The Department of Education is headed by the Minister of Education, whose principal advisor is the Permanent Secretary, Derek Baker ... more
Contact us
Balloo Road
Rathgill
Bangor
BT19 7PR
Telephone: 028 9127 9279
Email: DE.DEWebMail@education-ni.gov.uk
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