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    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.

     

  • Admissions

    The admissions procedure information currently available is for the school year September 2020-June 2021. 

    Information for September 2021-June 2022 will be available in due course.

  • 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.

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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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  • Special Educational Needs consultations infographic

    Education Authority embark on ‘ambitious programme of change’ for special educational needs

    The Education Authority (EA) is today (Friday 16 October 2020) launching two consultations on an “ambitious programme of change” that aims to transform special educational needs (SEN) provision across Northern Ireland.

  • Image stating that FE Grants deadline has been extended until October 30th

    You still have time to apply for FE Grant

    The deadline for applying for Further Education Grants has been extended to October 30. If you are aged 19 or over and studying for a full time or part time Level 1, 2 or 3 course help with finance is available, subject to eligibility

     

  • Image congratulating the EA Digital Transformation, Admissions, ICT and Communications teams for making it to the final of the Digital Leaders Awards

    EA makes final in Digital Innovation Awards

    We are delighted to be named as a top three finalist in the ‘Digital Public Service Innovation of the Year Award’ for our work on school admissions. Thank you to everyone who voted for us. The awards, organised by Digital Leaders 100, celebrate businesses and organisations who champion and implement meaningful digital transformation.