During a visit to St.Columbanus College College the Education Minister, Paul Givan launched new guidance to support school leaders on the use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including at break and lunch times. Read more - education-ni.gov.uk/news/guidance-… Education Authority CCMS Info

Education Minister Paul Givan met with Rosalind McClean and Professor Peter Cosgrove, Smartphone Free Childhood to discuss the use of smartphones in schools. The Minister acknowledged the work and research carried out by the group into the effects of smartphones on children and young

The Education Authority (EA) has launched a series of resources to help schools, parents and children and young people address bullying type behaviour in schools. This includes a model ‘Addressing Bullying Behaviour in Schools’ policy template that schools can tailor to support

Education Minister Paul Givan has today issued new guidance to support school leaders in restricting the personal use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including at break and lunch times. Read more - education-ni.gov.uk/news/guidance-… Education Authority CCMS Info

Education Minister Paul Givan visited St Colman’s Primary School, Dromore to meet the Principal Maeve Savage, Chair of Board of Governors Fr. Magennis, staff and pupils. The Minister was given a short school tour and observed the work they are doing to improve the reading

The Education Minister Paul Givan met pupils at St Aloysius PS, Lisburn where he was welcomed by the school choir. He discussed accommodation and SEN provision and toured the school with Principal Catherine Milne and representatives from the Board of Governors, Martin McDonald

The Education Minister Paul Givan was greeted by the Roisin Clarke, Vice-Principal at St Patrick’s Academy, Lisburn on his visit to the school. He met the Head and Deputy Head Boys and Girls: Ethan Simpson, Molly Maguire, Eddie Green and Orla Gill. He joined members of the

Education Minister Paul Givan visited Helping Hands Daycare, Lisburn where he was greeted on arrival by owners Norman and Deborah Murton. The Minister undertook a tour of the facility discussing the implementation of the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme with staff and

Education Minister Paul Givan visited the magnificent new Belfast Grand Central Station ahead of its official opening this weekend. The Minister met Translink Chief Executive Chris Conway along with Translink representatives and toured Northern Ireland's brand new high capacity

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The First Minister and deputy First Minister have launched a public consultation on the Executive’s draft Programme for Government. ‘Our Plan: Doing What Matters Most’ sets out an ambitious and realistic vision for positive change. Read more: executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/news/programme… #PfGNI2024

The draft Programme for Government 2024 – 2027 sets out nine priorities for improving the lives of everyone who lives here. The consultation on ‘Our Plan: Doing What Matters Most’ is now live. Have your say at northernireland.gov.uk/PfG-consultati… #PfGNI2024 #OurPlan

Attending school every day is really important. Every child should feel safe, secure and supported to attend school. Support and advice for parents/guardians and young people can be found here: - nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/give… - gettingreadytolearn.co.uk - education-ni.gov.uk/articles/emoti…

Education Minister Paul Givan met with Project Manager Cathy Todd, staff, parents and children during a visit to Abbey Sure Start, Newtownabbey. During his visit the Minister officially opened the project's Little Stars Development Programme and took a tour of the facility

Education Minister Paul Givan has visited St Malachy's College, Belfast to view their new Digital Hub. The state of the art Hub gives pupils from St Malachy's College, DCF_Belfast, Belfast Boys' Model and BelfastRoyalAcademy the opporunity to learn important and transferable digital skills together

The Education Minister Paul Givan visited Banana Bunch pre-school playgroup today. The Minister met Playgroup leader, Sophie Conn, Banana Bunch staff, local MLA, Cheryl Brownlee and heard about the services provided by the group to the local community.