Education Authority

The Education Authority is responsible for delivering education services across Northern Ireland.

Top Tasks

  • Admissions

    Information on the procedures for school admissions in September 2020 will be available on this website on:

    • Thursday 19 December 2019 for Pre-school/Primary 1; and
    • Friday 20 December 2019 for post primary

  • Home to school transport

    The Education Authority has a statutory responsibility for the provision of transport assistance to facilitate attendance at a grant-aided school of pupils for whom fees are not paid and who are resident in Northern Ireland. This guide aims to help you navigate the transport application process.

  • 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.

  • School Management

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

  • Equality

    The Education Authority is required to promote equality of opportunity and good relations in carrying out their functions, under Section 75 and Schedule 9 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. EA is also obliged to ensure that all decisions comply with the Human Rights Act 1998.

  • In an Emergency - School Information

    This page provides important information and contact details for schools when dealing with an emergency, a critical incident, and or adverse / severe weather related scenario.

Interim Strategic Plan

The Education Authority (EA) has published its first Strategic Plan, which sets out the organisation’s vision to ‘inspire, support and challenge all children and young people to be the best that they can be’.

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About Education Authority

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.

We help with all aspects of your child's journey through education from admission to pre-school, getting transport to school, changing schools, to moving through primary and post-primary. We are also here to help with newcomer issues, special educational needs and provide support whenever you or your child needs it.

 

Highlights on EA

  • Holy Family Primary School and Currie Primary School Photograph

    Holy Family Primary School & Currie Primary School celebrate success together

    Wednesday 11 December 2019

    Pupils from Holy Family Primary School and Currie Primary School have been celebrating together having successfully completed the ‘Shared Future, Shared Goals’ programme, led by the Education Authority (EA), funded by the Shared Education Signature Project.

  • Group Shot Shared Education Build a plane project Image

    The Sky’s the Limit for Shared Education

    Tuesday 10 November 2019

    Pupils from shared education partnerships across Northern Ireland in Ballynahinch, Belfast, Dungannon and Magherafelt have come together to learn the many skills needed to build an aeroplane, with support from the Education Authority (EA) and the Ulster Aviation Society.

  • Holy Family and Omagh County Primary School Shared Goals Shared Future Image

    Shared Education Partnership schools in Omagh celebrate success

    Monday 9 December 2019

    Pupils from Holy Family Primary School and Omagh County Primary School have been celebrating together having successfully completed the Shared Goals, Shared Future programme, led by the Education Authority (EA), funded by the Shared Education Signature Project.