Pupils and parents

Help and advice for pupils and parents on a range of educational and personal issues is available on nidirect, the government website for he public.

Give Your Child A Helping Hand

As a parent/carer, you are your child's first teacher and have an essential role in helping your children do well at school and improve their life chances.  You will find tips below on how to help your child with their education.

Addressing Bullying in Schools Act

The law about bullying in schools has changed. The Addressing Bullying in Schools Act (NI) 2016, was introduced on 01 September 2021. Find out what these changes mean for you. The below link contains leaflets for pupils, parents and carers.

Pre-school development and learning 

Find out about primary, secondary schools and nurseries near you.

 Covid-19 (coronavirus)

Please find enclosed link to the Public Health Agency advice on Covid-19 (Coronavirus), the latest information and guidance will be updated via this platform.

Support for parents and pupils (coronavirus)

Pupil information

Important information on issues such as health, safety and relationships, money, work and careers, and worries at school, can be found on the Young People page on the nidirect website.


Related to Pupils and parents

Access to information

How to request information from the Department of Education including Freedom of Information (FOI) and the use of our Publication Scheme. The Department publishes responses to requests for information made under FOI in its Disclosure Log

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