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SDLP launch petition to restore funding for integrated schools
SDLP launches a public petition urging the Executive to reinstate funding for new buildings at ten integrated schools, after the money was withdrawn under the financial package agreed with the UK Government. Claire Hanna MP questions Education Minister Paul Givan on when Ministers learned of the…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Integrated schools denied Fresh Start funding Original release: SDLP launch petition to restore funding for integrated schools (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister must explain how he will meet obligations to integrated education, says Mathison, ahead of motion
Alliance education spokesperson Nick Mathison MLA says the Education Minister must set out how he will meet his duties to integrated education after £150m Fresh Start funding for ten new-build integrated schools was withdrawn. Ahead of Alliance's motion, he urges the UK Government to reverse the…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Integrated schools denied Fresh Start funding Original release: Education Minister must explain how he will meet obligations to integrated education, says Mathison, ahead of motion (opens in a new tab)
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Committee evidence shouldn’t be based on misinformation or…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says comments to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee suggesting pupils at Controlled schools could be at risk of joining paramilitary groups were outrageous. She says earlier evidence on Integrated Education was inaccurate, citing claims about Stranmillis College and…
Education Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Integrated Education evidence session comments Original release: Committee evidence shouldn’t be based on misinformation or… (opens in a new tab)
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Funding reprofiling is act of vandalism, says Mathison
Alliance education spokesperson Nick Mathison MLA says the UK Government's reprofiling of £150 million for shared and integrated schools is vandalism, and calls on the Secretary of State to reverse it and on Education Minister Paul Givan to secure the funds for his Department.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Integrated schools denied Fresh Start funding Original release: Funding reprofiling is act of vandalism, says Mathison (opens in a new tab)
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Executive parties must explain integrated funding axe: SDLP
SDLP Opposition demands that Executive parties explain how and why capital funding for new integrated schools and shared education campuses was cut after being ring-fenced under Fresh Start. SDLP MLA Cara Hunter says the Assembly will seek to call the Education Minister to explain the decision.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Integrated schools denied Fresh Start funding Original release: Executive parties must explain integrated funding axe: SDLP (opens in a new tab)
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Nick Mathison calls on Education Minister to protect Integrated Education funding
Alliance Education Spokesperson Nick Mathison calls on the Education Minister to prioritise 10 integrated schools denied Fresh Start funding for capital investment and to redirect £150m taken from the scheme to projects ready to progress.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Integrated schools denied Fresh Start funding Original release: Nick Mathison calls on Education Minister to protect Integrated Education funding (opens in a new tab)
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Official opening of Limavady Shared Education Campus
DUP's Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Education Minister Paul Givan opened an £11million shared education campus in Limavady, combining the St Mary's and Limavady High sites with joint sixth-form, careers, drama, media and STEM facilities.
Education Community relations and legacy Issue: Limavady Shared Campus completion announcement Original release: Official opening of Limavady Shared Education Campus (opens in a new tab)
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Butler welcomes Limavady Shared Campus
UUP Education spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA congratulates St Mary's High School and Limavady High School on finishing Limavady Shared Campus, which he calls a landmark for shared education. He urges other schools to follow this model and credits both principals for delivering it.
Education Issue: Limavady Shared Campus completion announcement Original release: Butler welcomes Limavady Shared Campus (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison welcomes education report but says change only possible if Minister in post
Alliance Education spokesperson Nick Mathison MLA welcomes the independent review of education and its emphasis on investment, integrated schooling, SEN support and transfer reform, but says change needs an Education Minister in post and blames the DUP for the delay.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Independent Review of Education report launch Original release: Mathison welcomes education report but says change only possible if Minister in post (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives delighted decision to progress new Mid Down Integrated College confirmed
Alliance representatives welcome the Permanent Secretary for Education's decision to let a new integrated college proceed in Mid Down. South Down MLA Patrick Brown credits the Mid Down IC Steering Group, while Strangford MLA Nick Mathison hopes capital funding is found soon.
Education Issue: Mid Down Integrated College proposal progression decision Original release: Alliance representatives delighted decision to progress new Mid Down Integrated College confirmed (opens in a new tab)
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Expansion of integrated education on North Coast immensely welcome, says Mathison
Alliance education spokesperson Nick Mathison MLA welcomes the Department of Education's approval of a merged integrated secondary in Coleraine, combining three existing schools with Ulster University involvement. He says concerns about the site must be considered and urges ministers to move the…
Education Issue: Department of Education approval of Coleraine integrated post-primary merger Original release: Expansion of integrated education on North Coast immensely welcome, says Mathison (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance overjoyed Bangor Schools vote for Integrated Status
Alliance representatives welcome parental ballots at Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College and Rathmore Primary School backing transformation to integrated status. Stephen Farry MP calls it a positive step, while Connie Egan MLA says the result shows public support for integrated education.
Education Issue: Bangor Academy and Rathmore Primary integrated status ballot results Original release: Alliance overjoyed Bangor Schools vote for Integrated Status (opens in a new tab)
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Crucial integrated education recommendations are delivered upon, says Armstrong
Alliance's Kellie Armstrong MLA urges the Department of Education to act on the recommendations in its first Integrated Education Strategy, which sets out actions for the department and bodies such as the Education Authority. She welcomes the strategy as a step forward but says it needs to be more…
Education Issue: Department of Education first Integrated Education Strategy publication Original release: Crucial integrated education recommendations are delivered upon, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Parental choice in education should not be undermined: Dodds
DUP Education Spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA says she will study a UNESCO Education Centre report on school integration closely, argues parental preference in school choice must be kept, and questions the report's figures and funding sources.
Education Issue: UNESCO Education Centre report on Northern Ireland schooling Original release: Parental choice in education should not be undermined: Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Division within our education system comes at an unacceptable cost, says Egan
Alliance Education spokesperson Connie Egan MLA calls out the economic and social costs of division in education after a new Ulster University report estimating £226 million a year. She calls for a single integrated system and an end to cuts to programmes.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University report on the cost of division in Northern Ireland Original release: Division within our education system comes at an unacceptable cost, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Cuts to long-running education schemes ‘extremely disappointing’ – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says cuts to the long‑running ‘Sharing the Learning’ programme and ‘In Your Corner’ scheme are extremely disappointing, will harm children and young people, and urges the British government to invest in public services and for an Executive to be restored.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Cuts to Sharing the Learning and In Your Corner education schemes Original release: Cuts to long-running education schemes ‘extremely disappointing’ – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Education system still failing to provide parental choice for those who wish to participate in integrated education, says Armstrong
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong says the education system still fails to offer parental choice for integrated schooling, citing a Good Relations Indicator report showing children unable to get a first-preference integrated place rose from 20 to 24 per cent.
Education Issue: Good Relations Indicator report on integrated school places Original release: Education system still failing to provide parental choice for those who wish to participate in integrated education, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Transformation of school would be resounding vote of confidence for integrated education, says Egan
Alliance Education spokesperson MLA Connie Egan says the move by Bangor Academy’s governors to ballot parents on becoming an integrated school would send a powerful signal of support for integrated education and urges families to take part.
Education Issue: Bangor Academy governors ballot on integrated status Original release: Transformation of school would be resounding vote of confidence for integrated education, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Independent Review of education presents major opportunity says Egan
Alliance education spokesperson Connie Egan MLA says the Independent Review of Education is a major opportunity to reform the system, after meeting the Review Panel. She raises concerns about Special Educational Needs provision and the statementing process, and calls for a single integrated system…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Independent Review of Education interim report and Review Panel meeting Original release: Independent Review of education presents major opportunity says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong: Proud day for Integrated Education
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong welcomes the enactment of the Integrated Education Act as a proud day for the integrated sector, saying it supports families seeking integrated schooling. She notes the act followed her private members bill and gives the Department for Education and Education…
Education Issue: Integrated Education Act becomes law Original release: Armstrong: Proud day for Integrated Education (opens in a new tab)