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    • Consultation launched on guidance for educational settings on the use of restrictive interventions

      Education Minister Paul Givan has today launched a public consultation on draft guidance relating to the use of...

      Published 12 March 2026
    • Education Minister announces continuation of Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme

      Education Minister, Paul Givan, has today announced that the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme (NICSS) will...

      Published 11 March 2026
    • SEN Reform Training project launched to enhance early years support for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

      Education Minister Paul Givan has officially launched a programme of training designed for classroom assistants who...

      Published 5 March 2026
    • Givan welcomes Independent Review of Assessment Report

      The Department of Education has today published the findings from an Independent Review of Key Stage Assessment in...

      Published 5 March 2026
    • Education Minister unveils reforms to GCSEs and A Levels in Northern Ireland

      Education Minister, Paul Givan has announced a major new policy framework for CCEA GCSE and A level qualifications.

      Published 3 March 2026
    • Revised guidance on schools Transformation to Integrated status published

      The Department of Education has today published revised guidance on the Transformation process for schools to move to...

      Published 25 February 2026
    • All schools now equipped with life-saving defibrillators

      Education Minister Paul Givan has announced that every school in Northern Ireland now has a life-saving defibrillator on...

      Published 25 February 2026
    • Call for Evidence on Review of the Religious Education Core Syllabus

      The Department of Education has today launched a Call for Evidence on the Review of the Religious Education (RE) Core...

      Published 24 February 2026
    • Families to pay less for school uniforms as new Act comes into effect

      Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Act (Northern Ireland) 2026...

      Published 23 February 2026
    • Report published following consultation on the future of CCEA GCSE, AS and A level qualifications

      The Department of Education has published a report summarising responses to consultation and engagement on the future of...

      Published 18 February 2026
    • Teachers invited to help shape new Religious Education curriculum

      Education Minister Paul Givan is calling on teachers across Northern Ireland to help develop a new Religious Education...

      Published 17 February 2026
    • Education Minister launches new digital course to help pupils stay safe online

      Education Minister Paul Givan has today officially launched a new online Digital Proficiency Course aimed at educating...

      Published 5 February 2026
    • Dedicated Controlled Schools’ Unit launched

      Education Minister, Paul Givan, has welcomed the formal launch of the Education Authority’s Controlled Schools’ Unit...

      Published 4 February 2026
    • Consultation on five-year budget strategy for education published

      Education Minister Paul Givan has published a five-year budget strategy for public consultation in response to Northern...

      Published 4 February 2026
    • Givan responds to Judgment on Religious Education and Collective Worship in schools

      Education Minister, Paul Givan has today announced a comprehensive response to the recent Supreme Court judgment on...

      Published 3 February 2026
    • Givan welcomes introduction of Armed Forces Bill to Parliament

      Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the introduction of the Armed Forces Bill to Parliament.

      Published 29 January 2026
    • Ministers welcome innovative North-South Shared Island Teachers’ Research Exchange (T-REX) Platform

      Education Minister Paul Givan and Ireland’s Education and Youth Minister Hildegarde Naughton have officially announced...

      Published 23 January 2026
    • Appointment of new member to the Education Authority

      Education Minister Paul Givan has announced the appointment of a new replacement member to the Board of the Education...

      Published 22 January 2026
    • Givan announces plans for a dedicated body to support controlled schools

      Education Minister, Paul Givan, has confirmed plans to establish a new organisation to provide dedicated support to...

      Published 16 January 2026
    • 2025/2026 Teachers' Pay Agreement

      On 13 January 2026, following negotiations, the Northern Ireland Teachers’ Council formally accepted Management Side’s...

      Published 13 January 2026

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