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Process to become integrated shouldn't be uphill battle for schools, says Guy, following QUB report publication
Alliance education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA says the process for schools seeking integrated status should not be an uphill battle, and calls on the Education Minister and his department to do more to support integrated education following a Queen's University report on the transformation…
Education Issue: Queen's University report on integrated education transformation process Original release: Process to become integrated shouldn't be uphill battle for schools, says Guy, following QUB report publication (opens in a new tab)
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Championing integrated education more important than ever, says McAteer, welcoming guests to City Hall event
Alliance High Sheriff of Belfast Fiona McAteer congratulates the Integrated Education Fund on its lasting impact and says she is proud to sponsor the charity during her tenure. She spoke at a City Hall event held in the charity's honour and pledges continued support for expanding integrated…
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West Tyrone SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan has welcomed progress to legislate to replace the Northern Ireland General Teaching Council
SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan welcomes progress on legislation to replace the Northern Ireland General Teaching Council, after Education Minister Paul Givan confirmed he submitted a paper to the Executive and may introduce a Bill later this year. He says the SDLP will scrutinise the legislation when…
Education Issue: Education Minister Givan's paper to replace the General Teaching Council Original release: West Tyrone SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan has welcomed progress to legislate to replace the Northern Ireland General Teaching Council (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister must adopt new approach to integrated education, says Guy
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA calls on the Education Minister to adopt a different approach to integrated education that aligns with the newly launched Integrated Education Strategy, urging action beyond words and supporting increased integrated schools.
Education Issue: Integrated Education Strategy consultation launch Original release: Education Minister must adopt new approach to integrated education, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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Education minister must listen to parents and schools wishes on integrated education – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan calls on Education Minister Paul Givan to listen to parents at Bangor Academy and Rathmore Primary School who want integrated status, saying the minister has a duty to support integrated education.
Education Issue: Education Minister rejects Bangor Academy and Rathmore integrated status proposals Original release: Education minister must listen to parents and schools wishes on integrated education – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Councillor calls on Education Minister to reconsider his block on Integrated Education in North Down
Green Party Councillor Barry McKee calls on the Education Minister to reconsider his rejection of integrated status proposals for Bangor Academy and Rathmore Primary School in North Down. He says parents had shown overwhelming support and that the decision removes an opportunity for integrated…
Education Issue: Education Minister rejects Bangor Academy and Rathmore integrated status proposals Original release: Green Party Councillor calls on Education Minister to reconsider his block on Integrated Education in North Down (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister needs to urgently set out rationale for turning down integrated education proposals, says Alliance representatives
Alliance MLA Connie Egan calls on the Education Minister to urgently explain why he rejected integrated status proposals from Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College and Rathmore Primary School despite strong parental ballot support. Egan says she will submit an urgent question.
Education Issue: Education Minister rejects Bangor Academy and Rathmore integrated status proposals Original release: Education Minister needs to urgently set out rationale for turning down integrated education proposals, says Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)
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Appointment of Mervyn Storey raises important questions for Education Minister – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan questions whether the Education Minister has been transparent over the selection of Mervyn Storey to lead the Education Authority, citing his past DUP roles as a minister, MLA and councillor. Sheehan says he will raise the concerns at the Education Committee.
Education Issue: Mervyn Storey appointment to Education Authority chair Original release: Appointment of Mervyn Storey raises important questions for Education Minister – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Vital that work starts now towards meaningful action, says Alliance Education representatives, following IRE report.
Alliance MLAs Nick Mathison and Michelle Guy welcome the Education Minister’s response to the Independent Review of Education but say essential recommendations lack ambition, urging immediate action on raising participation age, SEN, academic selection, integrated schooling and an Early Childhood
Education Disability and equality Issue: Independent Review of Education recommendations response Original release: Vital that work starts now towards meaningful action, says Alliance Education representatives, following IRE report. (opens in a new tab)
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Chair announced to bring forward controlled schools management…
The DUP reports that Education Minister Paul Givan has set up a delivery and implementation group, chaired by Mark Baker, to develop a management authority supporting the controlled schools sector. Proposals are due by the end of December 2024.
Education Issue: Controlled schools management authority delivery and implementation group established Original release: Chair announced to bring forward controlled schools management… (opens in a new tab)
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Givan marks construction phase of Strule Shared Education Campus
DUP Education Minister Paul Givan marks the start of construction on the £375 million Strule Shared Education Campus in Omagh, saying it will be Northern Ireland's largest education construction project and bring together six schools.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Strule Shared Education Campus construction phase begins Original release: Givan marks construction phase of Strule Shared Education Campus (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison: Unclear value for money case has been demonstrated for Strule project
Alliance Education spokesperson and Education Committee chair Nick Mathison says he has written to the Education Minister seeking clarity on the business case and value for money for the £375m Strule shared campus project after contractors were appointed. He questions whether a ministerial…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Strule shared campus project contractors appointed for £375m build Original release: Mathison: Unclear value for money case has been demonstrated for Strule project (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan welcomes green light for work on Strule Campus
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan welcomes the go-ahead for the Strule campus in Omagh, which she says is set to open in September 2028 and will bring over 4,000 children together to learn side by side.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Strule Shared Education Campus Omagh construction green light Original release: Brogan welcomes green light for work on Strule Campus (opens in a new tab)
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Every parent deserves access to an integrated education for their child, says Alliance Education representatives
Alliance Education spokespeople Nick Mathison and Kate Nicholl MLAs say parents should be able to access integrated education and that the Education Department must do more on Integrated Education Act pledges. They cite Committee evidence on excess post-primary IE demand and call for robust demand…
Education Issue: Assembly Education Committee evidence on post-primary integrated education demand Original release: Every parent deserves access to an integrated education for their child, says Alliance Education representatives (opens in a new tab)
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Fourth Report on Advancing Shared Education laid to the Northern…
The DUP says Education Minister Paul Givan has laid the fourth report on Advancing Shared Education before the Assembly, covering April 2022 to March 2024. It reports pupil participation recovering after Covid and more than 600 settings involved, while noting ongoing challenges and setting out…
Education Issue: Fourth Advancing Shared Education report laid before the Assembly Original release: Fourth Report on Advancing Shared Education laid to the Northern… (opens in a new tab)
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Minister commends Dromore primary schools’ charity bicycle initiative
Education Minister Paul Givan praises Dromore Central Primary and St Colman's Primary pupils for a cross-community bicycle project that refurbishes used bikes for donation to local families. Givan attended a presentation event at Dromore Town Hall.
Education Justice and policing Issue: Dromore primary schools cross-community bicycle project presentation Original release: Minister commends Dromore primary schools’ charity bicycle initiative (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Executive parties must come clean on integrated education funding cut
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA calls on Executive parties to be transparent about who agreed to remove £150m in funding for ten integrated schools' new builds, and when. He says a senior official's revelation contradicts claims that the UK Government was responsible, and asks…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Removal of funding for integrated school new builds Original release: O’Toole: Executive parties must come clean on integrated education funding cut (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan hails Strule campus funding announcement as ‘day of great progress’
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan welcomes the Executive's commitment of £150 million to the Strule shared education campus in Omagh, saying it will bring thousands of pupils together and be a major gain for West Tyrone.
Education Issue: Executive £150 million funding for Strule shared education campus Original release: Brogan hails Strule campus funding announcement as ‘day of great progress’ (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Opposition welcomes funding for Strule Campus, raises questions about integrated capital builds
SDLP Opposition Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter welcomes Executive funding of £150m over three years for the Strule Shared Education Campus in Omagh, which will serve six schools. She calls on Ministers to restore capital money for ten shared and integrated school builds hit by the Stormont…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Executive £150 million funding for Strule shared education campus Original release: SDLP Opposition welcomes funding for Strule Campus, raises questions about integrated capital builds (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan welcomes cross-party support for shared and integrated education
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan welcomes cross-party Assembly support for shared and integrated education, condemning the British government's decision to withdraw funding for new shared and integrated school builds, which he says affects at least ten schools.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Integrated schools denied Fresh Start funding Original release: Sheehan welcomes cross-party support for shared and integrated education (opens in a new tab)