News

16 May 2022

EA welcomes the news that Translink strike action has been averted. This afternoon (Monday 16 May), we have received confirmation that Translink and Unite the Union and GMB Bus Driver Trade Unions have reached an agreement which means that strike action scheduled to take place from Tuesday 17 May - Monday 23 May 2022 will not go ahead.

11th May 2022

The Education Authority (EA) have published a tender for Strategic Partner Services and Schools Management System Solution. 

6th May 2022

The Education Authority (EA) is excited to announce its launch of an exciting new opportunity for young people in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area.

29 April 2022

Strike action by Unite the Union is due to continue until Sunday 8 May 2022 (excluding Monday 2 May) with some Education Authority (EA) services unfortunately continuing to face disruption as a result, impacting particularly on school transport and on some Special Schools.

14 April 2022

Education services in Northern Ireland are expected to face additional disruption due to further strike action by Unite the Union scheduled to take place from Tuesday 26 April to Sunday 1 May and Tuesday 3 May to Sunday 8 May.

4 April 2022

After an extensive procurement process, the Education Authority (EA) Education Information Solutions (EdIS) Programme has announced Version 1 as the official supplier for the development of a replacement solution for the Northern Ireland Substitute Teacher Register (NISTR).

31 March 2022

As a result of a further day of strike action by Unite the Union on Friday 1st April in relation to a national pay offer for Local Government staff working in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, there is expected to be some further disruption to education services.

31 March 2022

The Education Authority has worked in partnership with Killylea Primary School, to create a Teacher Professional Learning (TPL) resource to support Outdoor Learning, which launched on Wednesday 30th March 2022.

23 March 2022

The Minister for Education has lent her support to the Education Authority’s schools competition inviting pupils to investigate the use and disposal of single use plastic in their schools.

22 March 2022

Education Minister, Michelle McIlveen, has today visited the Burnavon Theatre in Cookstown for an art exhibition arranged by the Education Authority (EA) Autism Advisory and Intervention Service (AAIS).

18 March 2022

As a result of a 7-day strike by Unite the Union next week (Monday 21st to Sunday 27th March) impacting a wider range of local Government services in Northern Ireland, as well as in England and Wales, the Education Authority (EA) has advised of disruption to some education and youth services.

16 March 2022

The Education Authority (EA) has today launched the Education Information Solutions (EdIS) Programme, a digital change programme which represents a significant £750m investment that will support the learning experience for children and young people over the next 10 years.

Friday 4 March 2022

School Leaders’ from across the South West and North leadership network localities attended an Education Authority (EA) Health and Wellbeing Conference to explore proactive steps to maximise their health and wellbeing, and for that of their staff.  

As youth services continues to recover from the impact of Covid-19 restrictions the Executive has agreed a further £500K Covid-19 Relief Funding to support Outdoor Education Centres.

3 February 2022

Secondary Head Teachers from right across the South Eastern area attended a two day conference in Newcastle (3 and 4 February) to focus on leadership, building resilience, promoting health and wellbeing amongst staff and students, child protection issues, and supporting children and young people to get the best educational start in life.

2 February 2022

Schools across the Newry and South Armagh area are to join Pilot Programme, Operation Encompass.

20 January 2022

The Education Authority (EA), through funding provided by the Department of Education, have announced the provisional delivery of 20,000 new Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus devices to more than 1,100 schools across Northern Ireland.

18 January 2022

The Education Authority (EA) today (Tuesday 18 January 2022) launched the consultations on Northern Ireland’s draft ‘Strategic Area Plan 2022-2027’ and its draft ‘Special Education Strategic Area Plan 2022-27’.

16 December 2021

As we approach the festive season, we wanted to take some time to show our appreciation to you all and to reflect on the last year.

10 December 2021

The AmmA Centre, in Armagh, held its annual BFI Film Academy Showcase in the Market Place Theatre on Friday 3rd December where students’ hard work and skills were reflected in two short films.