Paul Givan5 days ago'I'm so happy girls can wear trousers to school'Guidelines stipulate that school uniform policies for the 2027/28 school year onwards must include the option for girls to wear trousers.5 days ago5 days agoStormont in 'substantive negotiation' about budget with UK governmentNorthern Ireland Executive parties had rejected an initial £1.1bn package over three years that was offered on Monday.5 days ago8 days agoChildren with a parent on benefits no longer eligible for priority pre-school placeThe Education Authority said "arrangements to implement the change will begin immediately".8 days ago2 Sept 2026'Burnout, stress and anxiety' leading to industrial action for teachers Northern Ireland's five teaching unions voted for industrial action if their grievances concerning workload were not addressed.2 Sept 20261 Sept 2026Integrated education campaigners have 'lost their way' says ministerPaul Givan has said there is a need for "real and frank conversations" about the sector and how "real integration" is achieved.1 Sept 202620 Jul 2026'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.20 Jul 202624 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 2026...
