Education
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Further and higher education overview
Latest figures show a slight increase in higher education enrolment levels in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland’s four higher education institutions…
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‘Final steps’ to Education and Skills Authority
Legislation for the Education and Skills Authority (ESA) should result in its establishment by next April. Stephen Dineen sums up…
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Draft area plans for post-primary education
After consultation with the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS) and other representative bodies, the five education and library boards…
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‘Value added’ learning
Communications and maths skills assessments have formed part of the Department of Education’s response to poor literacy. Assessment arrangements have…
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Governors: linking schools and communities
Serving as a school governor involves local people in how education is run and gives them a chance to share…
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NCB: improving outcomes for children
NCB Northern Ireland Director Celine McStravick outlines how its work is helping to meet the needs of children and young…
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New look libraries attract new members
Libraries in Belfast are resisting national falls in membership, due to the completion of a modernisation programme, funded by the…
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IEF: integrated education essential to drive prosperity
Entrepreneur and author Tony Carson gives a candid external view of Northern Ireland and emphasises the imperative of integration for…
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Rising joblessness
MLAs and business leaders are seeking bolder action after unemployment rose by 8,000 in three months. Rising joblessness has prompted…
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