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SEN children ‘treated like numbers on a spreadsheet’, parents say
Education
The “importance of trust” and the “need for the EA to be accountable and transparent in their decisions” were also highlighted
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Education Minister sets date for school curriculum change to help those struggling in education
Department of Education
"I am a dad-of-three girls, all still at school, all facing different challenges within the school environment. I get the pressure, being a parent and wanting to make sure your children are happy at school"
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Full list of Northern Ireland pre-schools expanding to full-time provision
Schools
It will provide over 2,500 additional full-time pre-school education places
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'School made me cry, shake and struggle to breathe'- more support is needed
Department of Education
"She (the school principal) guilt-tripped me into believing that either my Ma goes to jail or I go to school. She just chose that as a threat, instead of trying to figure out what thing I could change here to make this environment safer for this child?"
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NI MLAs clash over accusation speech was written by AI
Stormont
"My job is to ask the minister questions, I make zero apology for that."
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How a new pilot scheme to stop NI pupils using phones during school day will work
Schools
Nine schools and over 8,000 young people will be taking part
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MLA says Education Minister must 'move Heaven and Earth' for kids in school distress
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
"Parents were sharing stories... in some cases children physically vomiting and just being overwhelmed by an intense anxiety associated with getting into school."
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Judge set to rule in legal challenge after North Down schools integration plans rejected
Education
Following two days of arguments at the High Court, Mr Justice McAlinden pledged to give a ruling as soon as possible
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The list of NI schools taking part in new phone-free pilot scheme
Schools
It's designed to restrict the personal use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including at break and lunch times
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NI's biggest teachers' union backs online learning for emotional non-attendance children
Department of Education
The NASUWT would support a NI wide system of online resources for these children
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More than £8 million invested to tackle teacher shortages in NI
Education
Within the scheme, undergraduates will receive £17,000 for a PGCE in order to meet their tuition fees. A further £1,000 per month is also being offered to help with living costs whilst studying.
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Co Down parents say sending their kids to school 'like entering a burning building'
Co Down
"We have been through the wringer, but it's now a case of how the hell do we prevent other families having to go through the same."
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Burke family confront DUP Minister accusing him of 'promoting LGBTQ+ ideology' during conference stunt
Politics
The family were removed from the venue on Friday night and again on Saturday after police were called
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Parents pay the price as Speaker blocks key school uniform reforms
Department of Education
On Wednesday, a Stormont clerk told the Education Committee that this had never happened before
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The proposed changes to GCSE and A Level in Northern Ireland
Education
The changes are a way to bring forward a "more coherent and streamlined approach"
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Significant IT issues at health trust force ambulance diverts and appointment cancellations
Health
Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry and Craigavon Area Hospital are among the trust facilitates
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Education Minister urged to reveal legal advice on removing transgender guidance
Education
Stormont's Education Committee is set to write to the minister to raise concern about the “absence of clarity for schools and pupils"
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MLA hits out at 'poor communication' as SEN kids face school transport delays
Education
Danny Baker said that he was aware of instances where transport was either late or did not turn up at all
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Three in 10 NI primary aged children not achieving expected literacy and numeracy levels
Education
"The forthcoming literacy and numeracy strategies will outline a range of evidence-based actions designed to support teachers in the classroom"
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Six SEN pupils without places as schools return across Northern Ireland
Education
The Education Authority says all schools will have to be involved in providing places for SEN children as demand for provision continues to grow
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In pictures: Thousands of Northern Ireland students receive GCSE grades
Education
Over 32,000 students received their exam grades on Thursday
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Thousands await GCSE results across Northern Ireland
Education
Northern Ireland continued to outperform other parts of the UK in the A-level results last week
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In photos: Thousands of Northern Ireland students receive AS and A-level results
A levels
The number of A* and A grades awarded at A-level in Northern Ireland has risen slightly.
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Northern Ireland A Level results in as tens of thousands of young people decide their futures
Education
Record number getting first-choice university
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