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Education NI

@Education_NI

7 years

@Education_NI confirm schools should remain closed on Tuesday 17 October 2017 #Ophelia

Schools to remain closed on Tuesday 17 October 2017

The Department of Education has advised that all schools remain closed on Tuesday 17 October 2017.

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I want to express my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Francis Lagan following his tragic death. I was privileged to visit his wonderful school @StMarysGlenview . He was a dedicated & passionate Principal and will be greatly missed. Michelle McIlveen

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Only send your child to school if you are a key worker who has no other viable option. If you can make other arrangements do not send your child to school. Principals/school staff are working hard to manage this very difficult situation and ensure that children are safe.

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The Department has announced it is not proceeding with proposed cuts to Youth Services and a range of Early Years programmes. In addition it is not proceeding with the full scale of proposed cuts to Extended Schools. Read more:

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#ShapingUs

The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood

@Earlychildhood

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Our early childhood shapes everything from the way we form relationships to the way we cope with stress. Huge thanks to our Champions for spreading the message! @MrsGiFletcher @Fearnecotton @professorgreen @ugomonye @JaxJones @leahcwilliamson Zara McDermott #ShapingUs

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Schools to open tomorrow #Ophelia

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Further guidance will be issued this afternoon in relation to school opening arrangements for tomorrow Tues 17 Oct

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Education Minister, Peter Weir, has announced that all candidates taking GCSEs awarded by @CCEA_info will receive results based solely on the estimates provided by schools and colleges.

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3 years

A new Text-a-Nurse advice service for young people has launched #textanurse #chathealth For more information -

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Staff in special schools who are supporting children with the most complex healthcare needs will be offered the Covid-19 vaccine.

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School Principals should check email for latest update #Ophelia

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Children who read outside class time are five times more likely to read above the expected level for their age. Give your child a #helpinghand

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Reading with your child and helping them with writing and spelling can help them do well at school. Get tips and advice: #BookWeekNI

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Schools are closed on Monday. Limited education supervision is available in schools from Monday 23 March only as a last resort option for the children of key workers who are crucial to the Covid-19 response.

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6 years

Any schools closed due to tomorrow’s adverse weather will be available here:

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Congratulations to St Cecilia's College for winning the Gold @pearson_uk National Teaching Award for Making a Difference - Secondary School of the Year. Well done!

The Pearson National Teaching Awards

@TeachingAwards

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Huge congrats to St. Cecilia's College @StCeciliasDerry , the winner of the GOLD @pearson_uk National Teaching Award for Making a Difference - Secondary School of the Year sponsored by @FutureFirstOrg ! 🏆 @missalexjones @mcflyharry @SarahMillican75 @MrMichaelBall @alfieboe

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Families entitled to a free school meal direct payment (£27 per child per fortnight) will start receiving payments into their bank today. Every effort is being made to issue payments quickly but there may be a delay for some.

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Education Minister Peter Weir meeting The Duchess of Cambridge during her visit to @TheArkOpenFarm as part of her UK-wide #5BigQuestions survey

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Education Minister has announced the start of the Healthy Happy Minds pilot to support therapeutic & counselling services in primary schools. The service includes all primary schools, special schools with a primary cohort and primary EOTAS provision.

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The Department of Education has announced that Mark Browne is to be the new Permanent Secretary.

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Peter Weir and Liz Canning from @BookTrustNI as the Minister confirms funding for the Bookstart programme - an initiative which encourages parents/carers to read with their babies + young children.

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Did you know children who read outside of class are five times more likely to read above the expected level for their age. Help your child enhance their reading skills by taking part in the #BigSummerReadNI ! Visit - #SlideIntoSummerReading #nischools

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Education Minister Peter Weir has announced that families of young people entitled to Free School Meals will receive food grants during school holidays from Christmas 2020 to Easter 2022.

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4 years

Education Minister Peter Weir has announced free wi-fi and mobile connectivity will be provided to children and young people who may not have had access to digital technology during lockdown.

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A 'Safer Schools' digital safeguarding app is now available for children and young people. The app, which was previously made available to teachers, parents and carers, gives advice on a range of issues, including safeguarding on social media platforms

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"Sunshine, rain, wind or snow; there is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather." Embrace all things positive about winter playtime. #playmatters

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Education Minister welcomes the Executive's decision to extend Free School Meal payments to cover Halloween break

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The Education Minister has confirmed funding for the Bookstart Baby programme which encourages a love of reading in children from a young age.

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Children who read regularly do better at school. Keep up the good work during the summer. Sign up for #BigSummerReadNI and give your child a #helpinghand

Libraries NI

@LibrariesNI

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We’re so excited to announce details of this year’s #BigSummerReadNI ! Find out how to get involved:

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3 years

Education Minister Peter Weir has announced that period products are to be made freely available to pupils in schools. For more information:

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Are you ready for #Bookweek ? Did you know that children who read outside class time are five times more likely to read above the expected level for their age. Give you child a #helpinghand and #ReadFor15 with them @librariesNI

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A level and AS level candidates taking qualifications through CCEA will now be awarded the higher of the grades submitted by their centre or the grade calculated by CCEA. @CCEA_info @niexecutive

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. @education_ni is launching a new campaign next week encouraging parents to get more involved with their children’s education. Watch out for the TV ads starting on 29th #helpinghandni #nischools

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A new web page for all Education Restart information is now live. Education Restart information is available for educational settings, parents/carers, children & young people and can be accessed on our website.

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Peter Weir is recommending pupils + teachers wear a face covering in corridors + other communal areas of post-primary schools from next week when schools return full-time.

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Good luck to all pupils getting GCSE results tomorrow. Remember you are capable of amazing things #nischools

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Good luck to those getting A Level and AS results tomorrow. Be proud of all you have achieved and remember you don’t have to be perfect to be amazing #nischools

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As parents and carers continue to assist children with their learning at home, the Department of Education has published a list of resources that may be of use during this period.

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This Wednesday is National Thank a Teacher Day when staff across a range of educational settings will be honoured for their outstanding work. Why not take the opportunity to show your gratitude to teachers and staff in your school? @UKThankATeacher

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Covid-19 testing is now available to teaching, non-teaching and support staff in schools open, or willing to open, for vulnerable children and the children of keyworkers. Information on our website and through EA link officers. @Ed_Authority

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Education Minister Peter Weir met the Expert Panel established to examine the links between educational underachievement and social disadvantage. The panel met for the first time today at Cregagh PS, Belfast.

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3 years

Education Minister Peter Weir has announced revised plans for schools reopening after the Christmas break. For more information -

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Education Maintenance Allowance will be paid to pupils week of 19 - 23 October. Peter Weir said it is appropriate that pupils are not penalised because of the additional time that schools are closed during the extended school closure.

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The Department of Education has published the Children and Young People’s Strategy 2019-2029. The strategy sets out the strategic framework for how Departments will improve the well-being of children and young people over the next decade #nischools

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3 years

Education & Health ministers jointly launched the Children and Young People’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing in Education Framework. @eayouthservice

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4 years

Education Minister Peter Weir has announced the appointment of an Expert Panel to examine the links between educational underachievement and social disadvantage, including the long-standing issues facing working-class, Protestant boys.

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Children have an natural urge to play from birth right through to teenage years. Freely chosen play (play which is directed by children) is critically important for all children #playmatters #nischools

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As an important mitigating measure ahead of the new term, schools are encouraged to ask all staff and post-primary pupils to take a lateral flow test 24 hours before their return to school. @Ed_Authority

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Department of Education launches campaign to encourage parental involvement in their children's education. #helpinghandni #nischools

Give your child a Helping Hand – Support their education

Parents, carers and extended family are being encouraged to support their children’s education by giving them ‘a Helping Hand’.

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3 years

Education Minister said: “In response to concerns expressed about children being referred to as Looked After or ‘LAC’, I am changing this to Children Looked After.”

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What an honour for Ballymena Sure Start with a visit from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today to highlight the excellent service they provide for the local community @HSCBoard

Northern Ireland Office

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The Royal couple rounded of their busy two day visit by meeting staff, parents & children at @actnforchildren Ballymena & Sure Start Creche in the County Antrim town. @KensingtonRoyal #RoyalVisitNI

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Education Minister @MMcIlveenDUP has announced £12.6 million for a school holiday food grant this summer More ➡️

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3 years

Education Minister, Peter Weir, today launched the Northern Ireland Executive’s Children and Young People’s Strategy 2020-2030 for Northern Ireland.

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Education Minister, Michelle McIlveen has today announced a further £7.6m for the Engage II programme to support children and young people’s learning for the remainder of this academic year. More at:

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6 years

Schools closing due to adverse weather can be found at

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4 years

DE has published a new case studies document to help schools tackle educational disadvantage. It identifies 10 key features of effective schools. Where schools consistently exhibit these features, the likelihood of success is significantly increased.

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Parents - it’s never too early to start reading with your child. You can help them get to know sounds, words and language, and develop early literacy skills. @librariesni @ParentingNI #bookweek #helpinghand

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Today is World Teacher’s Day & we want to say thank you to all of our incredible teachers. This year’s theme is “The Transformation of Education Begins with Teachers” & we want to celebrate the crucial role teachers play in ensuring our young people reach their full potential.

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3 years

The Education Minister has announced the Independent Panel to undertake the review of education. Read more:

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5 years

Parents & Carers - did you know that children who read outside class time are five times more likely to read above the expected level for their age. Give your child a #helpinghand and #ReadFor15 minutes with them during @LibrariesNI #BookWeekNI

Libraries NI

@LibrariesNI

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Join us and others across Northern Ireland next week as we pledge to #ReadFor15 minutes each day during #bookweekni - Download our pledge button to show the world you're taking part!

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A further SEN resource entitled “Working with the Whole School Community to Understand, Nurture and Support Social Behaviour and Emotional Wellbeing” has been added to Resources for Children with Special Educational Needs. View at:

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Today is #outdoorclassroomday children naturally enjoy being outdoors making it a great place to learn and have fun at the same time #playmatters #nischools

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The Education Minister has launched a public consultation seeking views on deferring the school starting age in NI. Proposed changes would allow flexibility for children born between 1 April & 1 July to defer starting primary school for one year.

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Happy world teachers' day! "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" (Nelson Mandela) #nischools

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Education Minister announces schools to receive £22 million for special educational needs (SEN)

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4 years

The @Ed_Authority is now issuing cheques to families entitled to free school meals who do not hold bank accounts. Cheques have been issued to 1,663 payees representing 2,549 children. In total, direct payments are being made for almost 102,000 children

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Back to school and back to homework. Just talking to your child about their day can have a positive impact on their education #helpinghand

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Did you know 17th May is @OutdoorClassDay . Children will go outside to play and learn on this day. Has your school signed up? #playmatters #nischools

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Education Minister @MMcIlveenDUP has announced a further £8.7 million investment for the Engage III and Healthy Happy Minds programmes. See more -

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@Education_NI confirms no reductions in 17/18 funding for vital youth and early years services including Sure Start #nischools

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Reading stimulates imagination and increases vocabulary. What better activity during #ParentsWeek Enjoy reading together, become the characters in a book - give each character their own voice and add your own sound effects. @librariesni #helpinghand #nischools #bookweek

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All pupils will return to school after the Easter holidays. This follows a review during the Executive today. The Education Minister said the remaining students in years 8 to 11 will resume face-to-face teaching from 12 April.

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Education Minister Michelle McIlveen wearing her odd socks to mark the start of anti-bullying week. #AntiBullyingWeek #OneKindWord #OddSocksDay

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Education Minister Peter Weir has welcomed a letter to parents and carers from Chief Medical Officer Michael McBride which outlines actions to be taken if children develop Covid-19 symptoms or symptoms of other infections

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The Education Minister has launched a new training programme focusing on raising awareness of trauma and its potential impacts on children. Read more:

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Education Minister @MMcIlveenDUP had a positive meeting today with the Expert Panel on Educational Underachievement to discuss progress on the ‘A Fair Start’ Programme.

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Thanks to our colleagues @autismcentre for this useful story board explaining to children how to keep safe; socially distance & wash their hands at this time #Covid19 #ChildFriendly #SEN #Autism

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Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has launched a £2.6 million scheme to promote period dignity in schools. More information: @Ed_Authority @CCEA_info 🎥Period poverty campaigner Ellie Massey @Strathearn_Sch welcomes the announcement

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It is National Children's Day! A good day to celebrate the importance of childhood and how play can make children healthy and happy #playmatters #nationalchildrensdayuk

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Education Minister Peter Weir writes to all schools and reiterates that there are no plans to close schools early for Christmas.

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A £5million fund to help educational settings support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people has been launched today.

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Celebrations as the School Age Bill passed its Final Stage today. The Education Minister said it was a good day for parents and children like Fiachra (3), mum Laura & campaigners such as School Starting Age Flexibility in NI. More at:

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It’s World Autism Awareness Day, so be kind to different minds. We want to build an inclusive society that works for everyone and it is important to ensure our autism community is supported. @AutismNIPAPA

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Education Minister, Peter Weir has secured a legal change to allow schools and other education settings to deliver Physical Education (PE).

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Education Minister Peter Weir issues letter to education sector on implications of COVID-19 (coronavirus)

Letter from Minister of Education to education sector

You will be aware that yesterday afternoon the First Minister and deputy First Minister announced a radical package of measures that the Executive is

www.education-ni.gov.uk

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Monday is the start of #BookweekNI . During the half-term break why not plan to read some new books. Did you know you can download eBooks, audiobooks, and eMagazines from @LibrariesNI website. Find out more at #nischools #Take15

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As the new school year starts, remember to make time for play. Through play children learn to manage risk and build confidence #playmatters

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Education Minister @paulgivan , has today set out an ambitious vision for capital investment in school facilities across Northern Ireland. Read more –

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The Education Minister has said that detailed discussions are ongoing with the Department of Health on measures to alleviate pressures facing schools as a result of COVID-19. See more:

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Education Minister Peter Weir has welcomed the appointment of Mrs Faustina Graham to the post of Chief Inspector of the Education Training Inspectorate (ETI) following an open recruitment competition.

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Happy #WorldteachersDay ! Thank you to all our incredible teachers for all they do every day.

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Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has today announced the launch of an Outdoor Learning Project for pre-schools, nursery and primary schools. Further information -

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Primary school pupils in P4 to P7 will return to face to face teaching on 22 March. All remaining pupils (Years 8 to 11) will return on 12 April after the Easter break. For more information -

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This year #antibullyingweek is being held across the UK starting 11 November. The focus is on the joint theme ‘Change Starts With Us’. For advice and support visit:

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Education Minister Peter Weir visited St John the Baptist primary in Belfast one of 18 schools successful in the recent School Enhancement Programme announcement. #nischools

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As part of the Independent Review of Special Educational Needs, IPSOS is seeking the views of parent/carers in relation to improving SEN process and services. Registration details below.

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The Education Minister has launched the £16.6m Engage II programme to support children and young people’s learning in the new academic year. She also announced that funding will include an additional £545k for GCSE mathematics support. Read more:

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6 years

Monday is International Children’s Book Day. Reading with your child can help boost educational achievement. #helpinghand For tips/advice

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6 years

The school term is now well underway. Parents and carers can make a real difference to a child’s education by asking how their day was and taking an interest in their homework #helpinghand via @YouTube

Give your child a helping hand

Education advertising campaign "Give your child a helping hand"

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The Education Minister has announced a major investment of £800,000 for outdoor play and learning in special schools. The Minister made the announcement during a visit to Longstone School in Dundonald. Read more:

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