Publications

This report provides an overview of the operation and delivery of the 2012 Computer BasedAssessments (CBA), the technical issues experienced and their impact, and an analysis ofrisk moving forward.

Letter to Principals regarding Delivering social change project on improving literacy and numeracy.

The purpose of this statistical release is to present basic enrolment figures for schools and for children in funded pre-school education for 2012/13. The data are taken from the school enrolments census, which was conducted...

This Circular is to inform schools about the findings of the Education and Training Inspectorate’s (ETI) report “A Baseline Survey of Road Safety Education in Primary and Post-Primary Schools across Northern Ireland”.

Information on the common funding scheme for the financial year 2013/2014.

A summary of key Northern Ireland Education statistics from 2000/01 to 2012/13.

This report outlines the key findings from a survey of the use of computer based assessment by primary schools. The survey had three main components;an on-line questionnaire which was accessible by all primary schools;survey visits...

The Department of Education savings delivery plan for Budget 2011-15

This report is an evidence-based snapshot of the project's status at the time of thereview. It reflects the views of the independent review team, based on informationevaluated over the period of the review and is...

If a child of compulsory school age is registered at a school it is essential that they attend their school regularly and maintain a pattern of good attendance throughout their school career. This is a...

This leaflet tells parents:The four ways in which harm and /or abuse is definedTheir responsibilities as a parent to protect their child and keep them safe from harm/abuseA school's responsibilities to protect their child and...

This circular is to remind school authorities of:the need to limit class sizes in practical subjects as defined by the Departmentthe need to ensure that any other class that includes a practical activity is limited...

This Circular is to remind schools about the number of days that schools should be open to pupils and the minimum hours under instruction required on these days.

This policy provides Arms Length Bodies (ALBs) with advice on the application of public sector pay policy where staff are temporarily undertaking acting-up appointments or additional duties and responsibilities.

Guidance notes and application form for the Youth Capital Funding Scheme for Voluntary Organisations 2013-2014

These procedures are designed to assist Boards of Governors and Employing Authorities in adopting a consistent approach in instances where the work or aspects of the work of a Principal or Teacher is giving cause...

This circular, issued by the Department of Education, amends and replaces Annex A of Circular 2013/10.

Funding Authorities issue formal Budget notification letters to their respective schools to confirm details of their budget shares each year. The documents below provide summary totals of the indicative delegated budget allocations for all grant-aided...

A four part review of statutory computer based assessment, policy and practice.

Previous Budget pages are as follows