Education Report

Education Minister Paul Givan MLA: Empowering children to thrive

As Education Minister for Northern Ireland, I am committed to reshaping our education system into one that is world-leading, equitable,…

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The opportunities of integrated education

As the newly appointed Chief Executive of the Integrated Education Fund (IEF), I am delighted to have the opportunity to…

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New education strategy launched

In March 2025, the Department of Education published TransformED NI: A Strategy for Educational Excellence in Northern Ireland, setting out…

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Building a skilled future: Tackling construction’s workforce challenge

With major infrastructure projects and net zero goals on the horizon, Northern Ireland’s construction sector is facing a growing skills…

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Education 4.0: AI and the future of education

Mairéad Pratschke, Professor and SALC Chair in Digital Education at the University of Manchester, examines the transformative potential of generative…

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Reforming special educational needs

The Special Educational Needs (SEN) Reform Agenda: Delivery Plan 2025-2030, published in February 2025, outlines enabling actions aiming to address…

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Construction Futures: Bridging industry and education

The construction industry plays a vital role in shaping Northern Ireland’s economy, contributing to essential infrastructure, housing, and commercial development.…

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Disparity in SEN provision in Irish-medium education

Pupils in Irish-medium education (IM) are significantly more likely to have special educational needs (SEN) than their peers in English-medium…

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What is a controlled school? A new era of support for Northern Ireland’s largest education sector

Mark Baker, Chief Executive of the Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC), outlines the key recommendations for Northern Ireland’s largest education…

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