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First-ever Framework for Initial Teacher Education published in Northern Ireland
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (32+ words) Education Minister, Paul Givan has today published the first Northern Ireland Curriculum Framework for Initial Teacher Education, which sets out the core knowledge, skills and practices that all beginning teachers should develop....
Givan announces roll out of AI tools and training for Northern Ireland teachers | Department of Education
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (338+ words) Education Minister Paul Givan has today announced the roll out of system aware generative AI tools, alongside training and guidance to support their safe and effective use by teachers. The "10. 7 million investment will provide Gen AI licences for all teaching…...
Education Minister announces school building projects to progress to construction stage
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (260+ words) Education Minister, Paul Givan has announced that four new build major works projects and nine school enhancement projects will progress to construction stage. The four major works projects are: Delivery of each project will be spread across a number of…...
Givan: Pre-School Inclusion Fund is delivering targeted support for children with special educational needs (SEN)
2+ week, 6+ day ago (498+ words) Education Minister Paul Givan has seen first-hand how the Pre-School Inclusion Fund (PSIF) is enhancing support for children with special educational needs (SEN), during a visit to Holywood Nursery School. The school has used the funding to create a new…...
Second call for proposals for RAISE Locality Led Projects launched
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (328+ words) Education Minister Paul Givan has launched the second call for project proposals to raise educational achievement and reduce educational disadvantage under the RAISE programme." Organisations are invited to submit project proposals that address key educational priorities identified in the RAISE…...
Statement on summer schemes at special schools
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (298+ words) Education Minister Paul Givan has asked the Education Authority (EA) to explore options for summer schemes for children with special educational needs. Statement on summer schemes at special schools Education Minister Paul Givan has asked the Education Authority (EA) to…...
Education Minister opens Rainbow Sure Start's new premises in Belleek
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (376+ words) Education Minister Paul Givan has officially opened a new Rainbow Sure Start premises in Belleek, County Fermanagh. The facility will introduce new Sure Start services to the area, including a dedicated Developmental Programme, providing focused early learning support for children…...
Ministers welcome solution enabling Special School Summer Schemes to proceed
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (143+ words) The Education Minister and the Health Minister today confirmed that, following intensive engagement between both Departments and the Education Authority (EA), a solution has been secured that will allow special school summer schemes to proceed this year. The Department of…...
Givan welcomes Independent Review of Assessment Report
2+ mon, 21+ hour ago (290+ words) The Department of Education has today published the findings from an Independent Review of Key Stage Assessment in Northern Ireland. The Review examines assessment of pupils from ages 4 to 14 throughout primary school and Key Stage 3 (Years 8-10) at post-primary. The review…...
SEN Reform Training project launched to enhance early years support for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (374+ words) Education Minister Paul Givan has officially launched a programme of training designed for classroom assistants who support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The Early Years Assistants SEN Training project was launched in January and provides accredited SEN-specific training for…...