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Aiken warns of long and frustrating winter as EU-UK reset delayed again
UUP Windsor Framework spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken MLA warns that repeated delays to EU-UK reset talks, with the timetable slipping from July to October and now late November, leave agribusiness and manufacturing firms without needed certainty.
Education Economy and employment Original release: Aiken warns of long and frustrating winter as EU-UK reset delayed again (opens in a new tab)
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Brain drain and vocational pathways matter more than the transfer test row, says Burrows
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA calls for the education debate to shift from the transfer test to tackling brain drain and creating properly funded vocational pathways into apprenticeships, while defending parents' right to choose a child's school.
Education Economy and employment Original release: Brain drain and vocational pathways matter more than the transfer test row, says Burrows (opens in a new tab)
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Executive’s investment in childcare is bringing down costs for workers and families – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason says important progress has been made on childcare costs since the Executive was restored, citing a 15% cut in bills from the childcare subsidy scheme and a doubled childcare budget. She urges the education minister to publish the childcare strategy.
Education Economy and employment Original release: Executive’s investment in childcare is bringing down costs for workers and families – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2024 - Cheryl Brownlee MLA
DUP MLA Cheryl Brownlee, addressing the 2024 party conference, says she is proud to represent East Antrim and pledges to press for better school funding, childcare support and local investment, drawing on her experience as a mother.
Education Original release: Conference 2024 - Cheryl Brownlee MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Transformation of Special Educational Needs essential – Givan
The DUP's Education Minister Paul Givan reaffirms his commitment to transform the Special Educational Needs system in Northern Ireland, following a visit to Fleming Fulton School. He says children with SEN do not always achieve the same outcomes as peers and will press Executive colleagues for…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Transformation of Special Educational Needs essential – Givan (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy meets with Student Union President to discuss vision for students
Sinn Féin higher and further education spokesperson Pádraig Delargy met NUS‑USI President Chloe Ferguson to discuss rising rents, energy and food costs and their impact on students’ studies and mental health, saying the party will champion financial support for university, further‑education, Apprent
Education Economy and employment Issue: Sinn Féin meeting with NUS‑USI President on student cost of living Original release: Delargy meets with Student Union President to discuss vision for students (opens in a new tab)
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Apprenticeships key to narrowing the skills gap: Buckley
DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley marks National Apprenticeship Week, saying apprenticeships are key to narrowing the skills gap and growing the economy. He says the party is committed to more skills funding, more skills academies and expanded all-age apprenticeships.
Economy and employment Education Original release: Apprenticeships key to narrowing the skills gap: Buckley (opens in a new tab)