Publications

The main aim of the study was to investigate existing practices that increase the motivation, participation and achievement of children and young people of school age with special educational needs in mainstream nursery, primary, post-primary and special schools, and in altern

This determination gives effect in law to changes to the Leadership Group Pay Structure from 1 September 2005.

This statistical bulletin presents an analysis of the GCSE and A-level qualifications and destinations of pupils leaving post-primary schools in 2004/05.

The purpose of this statistical bulletin is to provide analysis of the latest annual collections relating to teacher numbers, teacher vacancies and Pupil : Teacher ratios in grant-aided schools in 2005/06.

Updated guidance on the salary placement for Principals and Vice-Principals.

Responses to the consultation on the proposal for a draft education order summarised.

A summary report on effective pre-school provision in Northern Ireland

The EPPNI project was a longitudinal study investigating the effects of pre school education and care upon children’s development for children aged 3-8 years old. 

Buildsafe guidance note for Action Plan 1

The purpose of these statistics is to present suspensions and expulsions figures for schools for the 2004/05 academic year. It includes information on the rates of suspension and expulsion and the reason for suspension and expulsion.

The Department of Education has published guidance on promoting collaborative working arrangements, at a local and regional level, to ensure that the education and therapy needs of children and young people are met within the special school setting.

The purpose of this document is to promote collaborative working arrangements, at a local and regional level, to ensure that the education and therapy needs of children and young people are met within the special school setting.

This review considers recent studies into children and young people from the preschool/nursery years through compulsory education and beyond, and seeks to establish firstly, if there is a link between social disadvantage and attitudes towards education.

Information on criminal background checking of staff in schools and the programme to extend coverage.

This circular advises that as from 1 September 2006 schools should employ as substitute teachers only those who are on the Northern Ireland Substitute Teachers Register

This Circular advises that from 1 September 2006 at least one school governor serving on an interview panel or committee established for the purpose of recruiting or selecting staff for appointment to a school should be trained in “Child Protection and Recruitment and Se

Press release announcing Major Capital Programme for 2006

The purpose of this statistical release is to present basic enrolment figures for schools and for children in funded pre-school education for 2005/06. The data are taken from the school enrolments census, which was conducted in October 2005. 

Vetting of current staff - timetable for action.

This project identified the nature and extent of language development provision for young children in Northern Ireland. The report identifies a number of key elements which it recommends should be included in any future model of best practice.