education
Major special educational needs reforms to come ‘in due course’ – minister
It comes after the National Audit Office found the current system is ‘financially unsustainable’.
Special educational needs system ‘not delivering’ for families – watchdog
The NAO said the Government should introduce urgent reform to put SEN provision in England on a ‘financially sustainable footing’.
TV presenter Jimmy Doherty made a visiting professor at university
Doherty will do work for Anglia Ruskin University after its merger with a college known for teaching agriculture.
Analysis: Does Paul Givan’s response to the Independent Review of Education provide solutions?
The report last year made 25 key recommendations related to investment in early years provision, reform of the curriculum and the qualifications system
Convicted school sex abuser previously held role as first aider at prestigious Belfast grammar school
Neil Beckett was found guilty of 17 charges at Belfast Crown Court
Plans to radically reform education system ‘lack critical detail and resourcing’
Among the plans are to make it compulsory for young people to stay in education or training until they are 18
No more money available for local government pay, says Robison
Schools in the constituency of Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, are closed due to strike action.
Should mobile phones be restricted in schools? A Gen Z’s thoughts on Paul Givan’s guidance
Anna Flynn goes back to school to hear why a principal welcomes the education minister’s policy, while a sixth former explains why phones are now essential learning tools
Chris Donnelly: Sinn Féin needs to build a sharper, more professional operation
The party’s handling of the McMonagle and Ó Donnghaile episodes reveal the need for deep rooted changes
Maths test piloted to help pupils prepare for real-life situations
The AQA exam board is piloting a numeracy test which potentially could give pupils a maths proficiency certificate.