Education Authority

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

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

As we continue to plan and manage our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Education Authority has introduced a number of initial, short term, important measures with immediate effect. These measures are in line with the recent government guidance and will ensure that we can continue to deliver essential education and support services as well as ensuring the health and safety of all of our staff.

Parents and Schools should keep up to date with the advice issued by the PHA which is regularly updated on their website.

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  • Admissions

    Information on the procedures for school admissions in September 2020 can be found here.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • School Management

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

  • EA ONE

    The EA is implementing an integrated HR, Payroll and Finance system – EA One – which will make Recruitment, HR and Payroll processes more efficient for EA Staff and teachers paid by the Department of Education (Waterside House)

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

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    Notice: EA offices closed to visitors

    Our office buildings are currently closed to visitors unless by prior appointment only.

    Please confirm any future appointments in advance.

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    Schools to close

    Thursday, 19 March 2020
     

    The Department of Education has confirmed that schools, pre-schools and statutory nurseries will close at the end of the day on Friday 20th March for all pupils and children.

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    Ministers lend their support to schools ‘PROUD’ competition

    Wednesday 04 March 2020

    The Minister for Education and Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) have lent their support to the Education Authority’s schools ‘PROUD’ competition inviting pupils to investigate the use and disposal of single use plastic in their schools.