Education Authority

Microsoft services have been down across the world, hitting businesses and public services. Picture: unsplash (stock image)

Schools across Northern Ireland hit by Microsoft outage

The application is for the Carthall campus of the new Causeway Academy which is sited at the former Coleraine College premises.

Plans for modular science block at Coleraine Academy's Carthall campus

From left, DUP Councillor Paul Rankin, Emma Little Pengelly MLA and Education Authority represenative Roger Sayers at the old Dromore Primary School.

Stakeholders to tour derelict Primary School with a view to community useage

Stormont's Education Minister Paul Givan says changes to rules on nursery places will be fairer to working families. Photo: Claudia Savage/PA Wire

DUP education minister removes nursery priority for benefits claimants

There had been complaints about the lack of places for SEN children in the Province (photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Reduction in number of SEN children still waiting for school place in September

UUP's Robbie Butler says new figures are "a stark reminder of the hidden victims of domestic abuse”. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

'Domestic abuse does not discriminate' - UUP's Robbie Butler

The report said the NI education system is ‘complex and fragmented’

Concerns over safeguarding of schools’ spending of public funds raised in report

Education Minister Paul Givan has spoken about his department, which funds the EA, facing a “severe funding crisis”.

Deterioration and £800m maintenance backlog ‘could lead to school closures’

The Belfast stabbing attack victim’s family said unrest is “not welcome”

Belfast stabbing victim’s family say unrest ‘not welcome’

All trains and buses in Northern Ireland will be halted this evening due to concerns about further protests. Photo: Brian Thompson/Translink

Protests: All buses and trains in Northern Ireland come to a halt this evening

This message was pinned to a closed branch of Hotel Chocolat in Belfast city centre. Photo: Iain Gray/News Letter

Buses cancelled, schools and businesses close amid rumours of 1pm protests

Unionist politicians have raised concerns over sex education in NI schools

Letter: Education system must be reclaimed from liberal/left collectivists

More than 90% of children were allocated a place in their first-preference school for September 2026, the Education Authority (EA) has said.

Over 90% of children allocated first‑preference preschool places, EA says

Children at Taylorstown Cross-Community Pre-School at Toomebridge – its treasurer says its future has been placed in doubt

Pre-school one of many fearing closure after new EA funding policy

The C2K school system, provided by Capita, is used as a curriculum support and the Education Authority had apologised to those preparing for exams over the Easter break.

Education Authority says ‘good progress’ on restoring system after cyberattack

An IT system used by pupils was impacted and the EA apologised for the impact on those who may be preparing for exams over the Easter break.

Education Authority making ‘positive progress’ after cyber attack
Northern Ireland's Education Authority (EA) has said it is "making positive progress" following a cyber attack.
By Rebecca Black, Press Association

An IT system used by pupils in Northern Ireland has been hit by a cyber attack, the Education Authority (EA) said.

Cyber attack hits IT system for Northern Ireland schools

UUP leader Jon Burrows.

Stormont has failed to address 'exponential rise' in SEN numbers - Burrows

Special school summer schemes will go ahead this year after public and political backlash to the announcement made earlier this week.

Special school summer schemes will go ahead following backlash

Education Minister Paul Givan has confirmed he has asked for a decision to cancel summer schemes at special schools in Northern Ireland to be revisited.

Givan asks for cancellation of special school summer schemes to be ‘revisited’

MLAs look set to be recalled from their Easter break following criticism over a decision to cancel summer schemes at special schools in Northern Ireland this year.

MLAs set to be recalled over cancellation of special school summer schemes

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt told MLAs he is looking at contingency plans to facilitate the summer schemes.

Minister looking at ‘contingency plans’ for special school summer scheme

The Education Authority has admitted that halal chicken is used in its schools

‘Lack of transparency' on Halal school dinners, says MP

The Education Authority said it had attempted to avoid the move through repeated engagement with the Department of Health.

Summer schemes at special schools called off

The Education Authority is proposing to close Ballycarry Primary School next year because it does not meet the threshold of 105 pupils.

Concerns about plans to close ‘Ulster Scots’ primary school

Paul Givan sent a letter to school principals saying “suitable” schools have a role to play in meeting the needs of children with SEN, which he descried as “one of the most pressing challenges facing educational systems”.

All schools must provide SEN places amid rising need, says Education Minister

Northern Ireland schools should aim to reduce “over-reliance on one-to-one support where this is not the most effective approach”, the Education Minister Paul Givan has said.

Minister: One‑to‑one help not always best for special needs pupils
Schools should aim to reduce “over-reliance on one-to-one support where this is not the most effective approach”, the Education Minister has said.
By Claudia Savage, Press Association

Concerns over the future of Wallace Prep Department. Pic credit: LDRS

Wallace Prep faces closure amid concerns of ‘flawed’ consultation

A wave crashes against Donaghadee lighthouse in Co Down at high tide on the evening of Monday January 26. Photo: Pacemaker.

Storm Chandra: 57 Northern Ireland schools to remain closed

Education Authority update

Education Authority examining feasibility of schools remaining open tomorrow

School meals

Letter: Profit-making from school meals is wrong

Rev Dr Colin McClure has been appointed to the Education Authority. Photo: Belfast Cathedral

Well-known Presbyterian Church figure newest member of schools body

A new body advocating for government-run mainstream schools was overwhelmingly backed in a recent consultation. Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Body advocating for government-run mainstream schools to be set up

Last month, it emerged that up to £83 per mile is being paid to taxi firms who transport children to school

Education Authority ‘reviewing transport provision’ in bid to cut taxi costs

Royal School Armagh was among those which had shut due to no heating (Google Maps)

'Substantial investment needed' as at least nine schools shut due to no heating

Taxis are costing the Education Authority £40m per year, with some firms charging the government up to £83 per mile. Photo: Dave Thompson/PA Wire

Time to ask 'honest questions' about soaring SEN figures - Burrows

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Editorial: Taxi costs raise big questions on public finances

UUP MLA Jon Burrows.

'Industrial' taxi use shows Stormont should be focusing on public spending - MLA

The EA’s total annual bill for taxi use has grown to more than £40 million in 2024/2025

Education Authority paying out up to £83 per mile to taxi operators

Water crashes over the wall on Portaferry Road in Newtownards, County Down

Strong winds and rain hit Northern Ireland thanks to Storm Bram

Power cuts recorded during Storm Bram

Storm Bram: Busy roads closed due to flooding as power outages throughout NI

Storm Bram meant the closure of Belfast's Christmas Market on Tuesday

Schools advised to keep pupils indoors due to the effects of Storm Bram

Lisburn North DUP councillor Jonathan Craig and vice-chair of Derriaghy Village Community Group, Adraina Landa at the site of the school which has been earmarked for redevelopment. Pic credit: LDRS

Plans for housing and community facility at former Derriaghy primary school

The Education Authority (EA) confirmed that Nazareth House Primary School has temporarily closed. Picture Google

Primary closes ahead of urgent remedial work over roof concerns

More than 85% of teachers in Northern Ireland feel that their workload is unmanageable, a new report has found.

'Over 85% of teachers feel workload unmanageable'

A proposed 50p increase in the cost of school dinners will put pressure on families who are already under "significant strain", a union has said.

Families will bear brunt of school dinner rise: Union

File photo dated 7/9/2022 of a lunch tray in the school canteen. Having school dinners could encourage picky teenagers to eat better, a study suggests

Cost of school dinners to rise amid funding crisis in the education sector

Chief executive Richard Pengelly says the Education Authority is facing a funding shortfall of around £300 million

NI schools asked to take ‘any and all actions’ to reduce expenditure

Paul Givan said he has a 10-year plan to address demand for SEN places

50 SEN children unable to attend school full-time due to pressure on the system

Parents of children in special education in Northern Ireland hold placards during a protest at Parliament Buildings, Stormont in Belfast lasyt year, as they called for more funding for the sector. Picture date: Monday February 26, 2024.

SEN children ‘treated like numbers on a spreadsheet’, parents say

Euston Street Primary School in east Belfast was one of many which closed early ahead of Storm Amy

Ulster Unionist MLA slams handling of Storm Amy school closures

NI Assembly of Education Authority chief executive Richard Pengelly giving evidence to the Stormont Education Committee at Parliament Buildings on education provision for children with special education needs

Education Authority chief hopeful sufficient SEN places can be secured next year

Pictured is Peter Day, Community Relations Council; Mr S. Orr, Co-Principal at Cavehill Primary School; Áine Brady, Education Authority; alongside pupils from Cavehill Primary School.

Schools Encouraged to Get Creative for Good Relations Week 2025

An Executive-led programme is needed to tackle spiralling demand for special education, Stormont Education Minister Paul Givan has said

Executive-led programme urged to tackle spiralling demand for special education

Graham Gault of NAHT NI has written an open letter to education minister Paul Givan

Suggestion that schools will not accommodate SEN children 'profoundly insulting'

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