Paul Givan15 hrs ago'Scandalous' Irish language school funding spent elsewhere, vice chair saysThe Department of Education confirms that the majority of £6m earmarked for Irish-medium schools has been spent on other schools.15 hrs ago24 Jun 2026Who is Northern Ireland's new school behaviour tsar?The former teacher has carried out reviews of behaviour in schools in England and critics say he has a hardline approach.24 Jun 202615 Jun 2026What do young people in NI think about the social media ban for under-16s?A social media ban for under-16s was announced by the UK government on Monday.15 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Givan's rejection of integrated bid 'lawful', court rulesA legal challenge was mounted on behalf of pupils at Bangor Academy and Rathmore Primary School in County Down.9 Jun 202620 May 2026'Uneven' demand for integrated schools across NI The department has looked at data from school admissions and surveys to assess demand for integrated schools across NI.20 May 202612 Mar 2026Education reforms are not 'right wing', insists expertLucy Crehan, who reviewed what is taught in Northern Ireland's schools, says she supports the education minister's reform agenda.12 Mar 20268 Mar 2026Education minister 'sympathetic' to calls for social media ban The education minister says it is important to keep a "close eye" on the new law in Australia, but his party had made "no clear policy decision". 8 Mar 20263 Mar 2026Major reforms planned for schools examsThe changes to GCSEs, AS and A-level will not be fully introduced until September 2029.3 Mar 202625 Feb 2026All schools told to set up SEN classes to reduce shortfallThe Education Minister Paul Givan says the provision must now be put in place for all mainstream schools.25 Feb 2026...
