Education Minister calls for urgent, cross-party support to secure investment for Northern Ireland’s Schools
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the publication of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report into the management of the schools’ estate, recognising that it brings into sharp focus the […]
Pete Snodden and Paddy Raff Join Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust as Ambassadors
Two of Northern Ireland’s most recognisable personalities have pledged their support to a local charity that creates unforgettable experiences for children living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. Pete Snodden, long-time […]
Child poverty debated by Assembly as anti-poverty groups call draft strategy ‘not fit for purpose’
Anti-poverty groups called on MLAs to support an Assembly debate on Tuesday which ‘raised the alarm’ about the high rates of child poverty in Northern Ireland. Almost a quarter of […]
Children in Care are Being Failed
Northern Ireland’s care system is in crisis, young people warned at a Stormont event. At the launch of Show Us You Care, they called for urgent reform including safe homes, […]
Givan welcomes pre-schools expanding to full-time provision
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the first cohort of pre-schools to expand their provision to full-time sessions under the Pre-School Standardisation Programme. This standardisation of pre-school settings forms part […]
Schoolchildren unearth remains of 19th century house during Queen’s University archaeology dig
Pupils from eight Belfast schools have helped to unearth the remains of a 19th century house during a Queen’s University community archaeology dig in Woodvale Park. Aside from markings on some […]
Ards Puppet Festival
The much-loved Ards Puppet Festival returns to Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards on Sunday 26 and Monday 27 October (11am – 4pm) for two magical days of puppetry, performance and creativity for all ages. Enjoy Tales from the […]
Ards Puppet Festival
The much-loved Ards Puppet Festival returns to Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards on Sunday 26 and Monday 27 October (11am – 4pm) for two magical days of puppetry, performance and creativity for all ages. Enjoy Tales from the […]
Take a Wander through a Woodland Wonderland at Ards Puppet Festival!
The much-loved Ards Puppet Festival returns this October – and it’s more magical than ever! Step into a world of imagination at Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards on Sunday 26 and […]
Mallusk Integrated Primary School Celebrates Ten Years of Integration
The school community of Mallusk Integrated Primary School (IPS) recently held a very special celebration to mark a significant milestone, ten years of Integrated Education. The Mayor of Antrim and […]
Chickenpox Vaccination to be Offered to Children in Northern Ireland from 2026
Children in Northern Ireland will be offered a free vaccination against chickenpox for the first time from 2026. From January, eligible children will be offered a combined vaccine for measles, […]
Belfast LEGO Store Officially Opened
The LEGO Group today (Thursday 28 August) opened the doors to its first Northern Ireland LEGO® Store in Belfast. The store was officially opened by Dáithí Mac Gabhann, who is […]