Asbestos present in most NI schools
Out of 1,100 schools tested, nearly nine in ten were identified as having asbestos present in their buildings. Out of NI’s 1,123 schools, the BBC reports that 995 (88.6%) contain […]
How to play safe this summer
The warmer, longer days of summer are great for getting active and making lasting memories, but can also mean children encounter more risks. Learning to take supervised risks and reach […]
£2.25 million funding boost for primary school counselling
Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced a further £2.25million investment in the Healthy Happy Minds programme. The counselling and therapeutic support programme for primary school pupils will now be able […]
Exclusively Christianity-focused religious education and worship in NI primary schools ruled unlawful
High Court Judge Justice Colton has ruled that NI’s education legislation breaches human rights legislation because it requires the core curriculum to be based on the Holy Scriptures. The Education […]
Portaferry Gala Festival celebrates Emerald anniversary
Portaferry Gala, NI’s longest running community festival, celebrates 55 years. The festival returns with a 7 day programme 16th to 22nd July 2022. The Gala opens with a fun filled […]
Children as young as five identify with political and religious symbols, says QUB study
Children begin to identify with religious and political symbols from as early as the age of five, according to research by Queen’s University Belfast. In an international study of children […]
Get help with summer holiday childcare costs
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding thousands of parents and families not to miss out on financial support that can help pay for childcare during the summer holidays. Through […]
Landscape review of Education Authority published
The Department of Education has published an independent ‘Landscape Review’ of the Education Authority (EA). The Review was undertaken on behalf of the Department by the consultancy firm Baker Tilly […]
Mini Millar Moo’s Kid’s Kitchen: Episode 1!
Welcome to Episode 1 of Mini Millar Moo’s Kid’s Kitchen. In this episode Mai’ana shows us how to make Chocolate and Strawberry Millar Moo Ice Lollies. To make this recipe […]
SEN provision in mainstream schools announced
Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has approved a number of Specialist Provisions in Mainstream Schools as part of a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Area Planning pilot exercise. The pilot includes the […]
Belfast sees an ‘elephantastic’ trail launch
The Big Belfast Trail has officially launched to the public today [Monday, June 20th], as a herd of “elephant-astic” sculptures make a colourful splash by popping up in iconic locations, […]
Learning Disability Week: Supporting a child if they have a learning difficulty
This week is Learning Disability Week (20th-26th June) so a learning expert has shared five steps to support children if they have learning disabilities. A recent study revealed that while […]
