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WATCH: Co Antrim school bids fond farewell to beloved science technician after 57 years
Schools
Staff and students have said goodbye to a legend
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Storm Amy LIVE updates as 3,000 homes remain without power across Northern Ireland
Weather
All inland weather warnings from the storm have lapsed.
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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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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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The list of NI schools taking part in new phone-free pilot scheme
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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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Discover Sullivan Upper Preparatory Department: where educational excellence meets tradition
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Register your interest for the Open Day 2025, which will be held on Friday, September 26 from 1:45pm – 3:30pm, with the headteacher’s address taking place at 1:50pm.
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Belfast kids uncover Woodvale Park's 'hidden history' during community dig
Woodvale
They are getting hands on experience in learning about their local area
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Suggestion NI schools will not accommodate SEN children ‘profoundly insulting’
Neurodiversity
At present, only 26% of mainstream schools in Northern Ireland offer specialist provision
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NI school accused of sexism as teenage boy sent home for wearing stud earrings
Ballyclare
Dylan McMahon's father says that if girls are allowed to wear stud earrings, his son should be too.
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Adopt English or Scottish free school meal entitlement system, MLA urges Stormont
Schools
The MLA was speaking after an uplift in the earnings threshold was confirmed by the Department of Education at Stormont
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Chickenpox danger warning as parents urged to look out for early symptoms in children
Children
Children experiencing certain symptoms should be immediately kept away from school
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East Belfast service giving disabled young adults opportunities after school
East Belfast
"This is their world as much as it is ours. They deserve to have their needs met."
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Why parental involvement in education is key
Education
Writing for Belfast Live, teacher and founder of Primary NumeraSee, Katrina Bradley speaks of the importance of parental involvement in education
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Health expert's warning over spread of hand, foot and mouth disease as schools return
Children
Parents, carers and teachers are urged to be on high alert
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Belfast family 'left in limbo' as eight-year-old son still without school place
Education
The youngster had been attending a special needs unit that caters for Key Stage 1
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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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Public Health Agency lists 17 reasons you should keep your child off school
Schools
Do you have a child who's unwell and are wondering if they should be in nursery or school?
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This Morning's Cat Deeley shares family news live on ITV show after marriage split
Cat Deeley
Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard returned to the ITV programme on Monday after their summer break.
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'My son is being denied an education and treated like an outcast'
Education
Little Zach is one of six kids with additional needs still without a school place in Northern Ireland
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'I'm a mum of eight, here's how to beat the back-to-school stress'
Schools
Back to school can be a very busy and often stressful time for many families
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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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Principal of crumbling Co Tyrone school blasts education chiefs over 'continued neglect'
Co Tyrone
"Our children deserve better, and our community should not be left to shoulder the responsibilities."
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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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Number of homeschooled kids in Northern Ireland rising in most areas
Education
Parents legally have the right to educate their children at home
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