Publications

Action plan 2 for Buildsafe NI

Proposals from the Department of Education working group on procedures for the suspension and expulsion of pupils.

This circular invites applications from schools wishing to discontinue part of the Key Stage 4 curriculum in favour of a 2 year work-related programme commencing September 2004.

The Costello working group formed to take account of the responses to the consultation on the Burns Report, including the diversity of views on academic selection, and provide advice on options for future arrangements for post-primary education.

Agenda of the post-primary review working group meetings

Minutes of the post-primary review working group meeting

Statistical information made available to the post-primary review working group

The purpose of this circular is to encourage school authorities to implement policies which will ensure that the premises for which they are responsible are smoke-free environments.

This circular contains advice about the requirements of the Education (School Information and Prospectuses) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003

This purpose of this statistical bulletin is to provide details of participation by 16 and 17 year olds in full-time education and vocational training in Northern Ireland (NI) for 2002/03.

This circular sets out the arrangements for post-primary schools to take one additional day’s exceptional closure in 2003 for consideration of detailed proposals for the curriculum and assessment at Key Stage 3.

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 2002/03.

Design standards for sports halls and gymnasia with sketches

The abolition of corporal punishment  is extended to independent schools. The Education and Libraries Order 2003 refers.

Building Handbook - Section 4 - Secondary schools - Notes and list of contents

Educational considerations.

Design guidelines.

Guidance on choosing a site for secondary school accommodation

Design standards for secondary school buildings

Design standards for Technology and Design accommodation with sketches