All NI schools will need to be involved in providing for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
That’s the message from the Education Authority as it sets out what needs to be done to fully meet the growing demand for SEN provision. A total of 1,374 additional […]
New absence code for pupils dealing with emotional-based school avoidance
Ni4kids can confirm that from September 2025 the Department of Education will be introducing a new absence code for pupils struggling with emotional-based school avoidance writes Laura Barr. It is […]
Education Authority Recruitment Initiative To Give Schools Faster Access To Classroom Support For SEN Pupils
The Education Authority (EA) has launched a recruitment drive for classroom assistants aimed at helping schools fill vacancies more quickly to ensure children get the right support from the right […]
Sea-ze the Day: Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds Returns this August
Live Here Love Here’s Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds campaign is back for its fifth year, delivering over 60 free events throughout August to celebrate Northern Ireland’s blue spaces and the […]
NSPCC urges clubs and parents to support ‘Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport’ campaign
Parents, carers and sports clubs in Northern Ireland are being urged to find out more about the NSPCC’s national campaign to help protect children in physical activity settings, after concerns […]
Date Confirmed for Opening of Belfast’s First-ever LEGO Store
LEGO fans get ready! The opening of Belfast’s first-ever LEGO store is arriving later this month with a special guest appearance. The store will officially open to the public at 9:00am on Thursday […]
Surveys Reveal Clear Unmet Demand for Integrated Education
The measurement of demand for Integrated Education is now a legal requirement of the Integrated Education Act (2022) which was passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly. A recent report by […]
Beloved Balamory Stars to Return to Iconic Children’s Series
Original stars of Balamory, Julie Wilson Nimmo (Miss Hoolie), Andrew Agnew (PC Plum), Kim Tserkezie (Penny Pocket) and Juliet Cadzow (Edie McCredie) are set to reprise their roles when the […]
International Day of Friendship
Today (Wednesday 30 July) marks International Day of Friendship, a date recognised internationally, with celebrations and activities taking place across the world. Friendship plays a crucial role in promoting trust, […]
Cancer Fund for Children’s Bog Run is Back
Are you ready to get boggin’ in support of children and young people impacted by cancer? Whether you’re flying solo or taking part with family, friends or colleagues, challenge yourself against […]
Little Noah Shines on Stage at Belfast Pride
Participants at this year’s Belfast Pride were in for a real treat writes Laura Barr with the unexpected arrival of six-year-old Noah Hughes to the main stage. Noah from Belfast […]
Little Wing set to Launch New ‘Sliced’ Concept at Odyssey Place
Northern Ireland pizzeria brand, Little Wing is set to open its 12th pizza outlet in Northern Ireland this summer. Following a £500,000 investment, Little Wing Sliced is set to open […]