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Minister welcomes extension of Free School Meal payments to cover Halloween break

Published 22 October 2020

Applications sought for a Chairperson and Members for the Board of the Council for the Curriculum Examinations & Assessment (CCEA)

Published 19 October 2020

Statement from Education Minister Peter Weir on COVID-19 restrictions

Published 14 October 2020

Changes to examinations and qualifications announced to support pupil progress

Published 09 October 2020

Education Minister welcomes launch of version 2.0 of ‘StopCOVID NI’ app extending use to 11-17 age group

Published 01 October 2020

Children and parents at the forefront as Education Minister launches consultation on Special Educational Needs

Published 30 September 2020

Chief Inspector of Education Training Inspectorate appointed

Published 29 September 2020

Education Minister launches £11.2m Engage programme

Published 23 September 2020

Education Minister announces £300 increase in award to childminders

Published 21 September 2020

Weir announces 15 new nurture groups for primary schools

Published 18 September 2020

Expert Panel on Educational Underachievement launches NI wide survey

Published 14 September 2020

Education Minister welcomes letter from Chief Medical Officer to parents and carers

Published 10 September 2020

CCEA consultation on examinations for summer 2021

Published 25 August 2020

Weir updates guidance on use of face coverings in schools

Published 25 August 2020

Weir allocates £42m funding for Education Restart

Published 24 August 2020

Weir congratulates GCSE students on results day

Published 20 August 2020

Weir welcomes £19.6million new build for St Joseph’s High School Crossmaglen

Published 19 August 2020

Changes to AS and A level awards in Northern Ireland

Published 17 August 2020

Centre Assessed Grades to be awarded at GCSE in Northern Ireland

Published 16 August 2020

Minister congratulates A and AS level students

Published 13 August 2020