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Protocol for the selection of major works projects
Information on the protocol for the selection of major capital build projects to be advanced in planning.
Applications sought for School Governors across Northern Ireland
A new campaign has been launched today to encourage applications to the role of school governors.
Equality Screenings
The following policies have been screened for adverse impact on the section 75 groups:PolicyDate screenedEQIA requiredEquality and Human Rights
Newcomers
The arrival of people from other lands into the north of Ireland has enriched the diversity of our population, our cultural perspectives and has
Consultation on Deferring School Starting Age
This consultation relates to the age a child should start statutory education in Year One of primary school. It seeks views on proposals to introduce
Circular 2019/05 - School Development Planning and Target Setting
Circular 2019/05 provides information to support schools preparing or revising their school development plans. It also sets out details of the annual
Circular 2017/06 – School Development Planning and Target Setting (Primary) / Key Stage Assessments Levels of Progression 2015/16 Methodology Paper
Circular 2017/06 provides information to support schools preparing or revising their school development plans. It also sets out details of the annual
Letter from Permanent Secretary, Derek Baker
Firstly I want to pay tribute to you and your staff for the leadership you have shown in these very uncertain times. We are all working in an ever
Qualifications
This section provides information on the qualifications system in Northern Ireland.
Development Proposal Decisions 2023
A record of the decisions made in 2023 on development proposals is provided in the table below. The table includes a short description of the reason
Consultation on proposals for the future of the Youth Council extended until 3 July 2015
Consultation on proposals for the future of the Youth Council has been extended for another three weeks until 3 July 2015.
Children in the juvenile justice system
Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre (JJC) is located in Bangor, Co. Down and is the custodial directorate of the Youth Justice Agency (YJA). The
Delivering Schools for the Future
The “Delivering Schools for the Future” Project is a key project in supporting the realisation of the outcomes of the Transformation Programme.
Managing health and safety in schools.
Guidance on managing health and safety in school including risk assessments, security and personal safety.
Nurture Provision in Primary Schools
Topics:Support and developmentThe Department of Education currently provides funding for 62 Nurture Groups in primary schools in Northern Ireland. In
Section 4: Operations
School TransportDE COVID-19 guidance in relation to home to school transport.CleaningSchools should continue to follow the operational guidance
Equality
Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 requires designated public authorities (including: the Department of Education, the Education Authority,
FAQs for substitute teachers
Why is there no separate guidance specifically for substitute teachers in the New School Day document?During the period that a substitute teacher is
Management of school buildings
Management of the schools' estate
Children looked after
'Children looked after' are those in the care of a Trust or who are provided with accommodation by a Trust. They may be living in residential homes