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  • 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)

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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.

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    Refugee Week 15th - 22nd June 2020

    As part of the week of events celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees in Northern Ireland, the Education Authority’s Intercultural Education Service (IES) interviewed author and illustrator Helen Patuck who has created many wonderful resources for refugee and other newcomer children.

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    Education Authority Shortlisted for a Digital Leaders 100 Award 2020 – Get Voting

    The Education Authority’s Admissions, Digital Transformation and ICT Teams have been named as a finalist in the Digital Leaders 100 Awards 2020, which celebrate the best in UK digital transformation.

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    New Sign Language Videos and Relay UK Service

    We are committed to ensuring all members of the community are able to access important information and contact us during these challenging times. EA’s Disability Champion, Board Member Oliver McMullan has been working with officers to put in place appropriate measures members of the deaf community can access information