Education Through COVID

Admissions

Information on the procedures for pre-school/school admissions in the school year 2021/2022.
Supporting EA Staff

Guidance and support for all EA staff including teachers and those working in schools.
Covid FAQs and Guidance

Frequently Asked Questions, information and guidance for parents and educational settings in relation to Covid-19.

Supporting Learning

The materials on these pages is aimed at supporting teachers and helping parents and carers with children’s learning at home.
Youth Services Support

How children and young people can access essential support services and emotional support.
Educational Support Services

Information for schools and parents on continued access to essential services and who to contact for help.

Admissions

Information on the procedures for pre-school/school admissions in the school year 2021/2022.
Free School Meals / Uniform Grants

The Education Authority (EA) for Northern Ireland is responsible for assessing eligibility for Free School Meals based on Department of Education (DE) / Department for the Economy (DfE) criteria.
Home to School Transport

Information on Home to School Transport to include eligibility checker, how to apply and contact details.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Information and guidance for parents, carers and schools to support improved outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs.
In an Emergency - School Information

Information and contact details for schools when dealing with an emergency, a critical incident, and or adverse / severe weather related scenario.
School Management

A dedicated resource hub providing information, guidance and support for principals, governors and teachers.

About Us

EA is responsible for ensuring that efficient and effective primary and secondary education services are available to meet the needs of children and young people, and support for the provision of efficient and effective youth services.

EA Youth Service Welcomes One Young World Belfast 2023

Today, it was announced that Belfast has won the bid to host One Young World in 2023, a global summit that brings together over 2000 young leaders from over 190 countries with the aim of tackling some of the most pressing issues of our time.
Education Authority and Public Health Agency announce Covid-19 rapid testing roll out to all special schools in Northern Ireland.

Thursday, 18th March 2021

The non-invasive saliva-based LAMP (Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification) test is designed to find asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic cases so they can be isolated, along with their contacts, as quickly as possible, therefore reducing the risk of transmission of Covid-19 in schools.
Second call for Outdoor Education Centre Covid-Relief Funding

Friday, 5th March 2021

The Education Authority is making a second call to all Outdoor Education Centres, to apply for Covid-relief funding.

Education Through COVID

Department of Education updates

PHA updates

Sign Language Videos

Highlights on EA