Issue 124
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Education
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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Education
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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Education
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
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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Education
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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Education
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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Education
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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Education
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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Public Affairs
Parties respond to Aontú bill
A new bill introduced in the Houses of the Oireachtas aims to allow Irish citizens living in Northern Ireland to…
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