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Next steps on classroom support reform

9 July 2026

The Education Authority has emphasised that changes to how support is provided in the classroom for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) will be introduced gradually and incrementally.

EA Details Progress on SEN School Places

8 July 2026

A series of Education Authority initiatives has meant that we have so far been able to confirm over 4,400 school places for children with special educational needs (SEN) for September 2026.

Child using a tablet to create an orange pixel art character on a digital drawing app.

Pupils bring stories to life through digital learning

7 July 2026

Pupils from Richmond Primary School, St Malachy’s Primary School and St Mary’s Primary School in Ballygawley have come together through the PEACEPLUS ASPIRE Shared Education programme to explore digital literacy, creativity and friendship.

Aerial view of people forming the word 'HOPE' in a courtyard surrounded by stone walls and buildings.

Schools Celebrate a Year of Friendship, Fun and Shared Education Success

7 July 2026

Two school partnerships rounded off the academic year with celebration, laughter and teamwork, as pupils came together for special end-of-year events designed to mark the friendships and connections built throughout the year.

Mervyn Storey EA, with Winners Stephanie Anderson, John Michael Greeves and Brenda Mullan, Clifton School and David Malcom, DE Permanent Secretary.

Schools recognised for digital innovation in learning at the ICT Excellence Awards

6 July 2026

Local pupils are benefiting from more creative and inclusive learning thanks to digital technology, as outlined in the judges’ report for the 2025-26 Northern Ireland Schools ICT Excellence Awards.

Summer scheme season underway

3 July 2026

Summer schemes for children and young people in special schools are underway from this week.

The choir in St Bernard's perform for guests at the celebration event.

EA celebrates Wellbeing programme with pupils, pride and plaques

3 July 2026

Schools across Northern Ireland have been celebrated for their commitment to transforming the emotional health and wellbeing of their pupils, as the Education Authority's Being Well Doing Well (BWDW) marking a significant milestone with completion of its second year.

Staff, EA representatives, community representatives and pupils officially open the new playpark provision at Moyle PS in Larne.

Moyle PS opens new playpark where every child can thrive

19 June 2026

A brand new, specially designed play park has been officially opened at Moyle Primary School in Larne, providing children with special educational needs a safe, stimulating and inclusive outdoor space to play and develop.

Group of children wearing winter coats standing on a boat with rocky hills and calm water in the background.

P7 Pupils Set Sail for Shared Education Adventure in Ballycastle

25 June 2026

Primary 7 pupils from Cloughmills Primary School, Lislagan Primary School and St Joseph’s Primary School, Dunloy, came together recently for a memorable shared education trip to Ballycastle as part of the PEACEPLUS ASPIRE project.

Large group of children and adults in a field throwing coloured powder in the air.

Enniskillen Pupils Celebrate Shared Education Success with Colourful Showcase

25 June 2026

Pupils from Jones Memorial Primary School and Holy Trinity Primary School came together for a joyful end-of-term celebration marking the success of their Shared Education journey through the PEACEPLUS ASPIRE project.

Group photo of St. Matthew's Primary School students and staff standing indoors with a school banner in the background.

Nettlefield and St Matthew’s Pupils Celebrate a Year of Shared Learning

25 June 2026

Pupils from Nettlefield Primary School and St Matthew’s Primary School have celebrated another successful year of learning, friendship and collaboration through their Shared Education partnership.

Five children in blue sportswear gathered around a small tree in a wooded area near a metal fence, engaging in an outdoor activity.

Killyleagh Schools Celebrate Strong PEACEPLUS ASPIRE Partnership

24 June 2026

Killyleagh Primary School and St Mary’s Primary School Killyleagh are celebrating the continued success of their PEACEPLUS ASPIRE partnership, a long-standing collaboration that has brought pupils and staff together through shared learning, friendship and inclusion.

Child in an orange vest aiming a bow and arrow indoors on a gym floor during an archery activity.

Carr Primary School and Millennium Integrated Primary School Celebrate Shared Education Partnership

24 June 2026

Carr Primary School and Millennium Integrated Primary School have celebrated another successful chapter in their well-established Shared Education partnership, with pupils coming together for a series of engaging activities at the Loch Moss Centre as part of the PEACEPLUS ASPIRE project.

Two children holding a black alpaca on a blue leash while walking on a sunny forest path.

St Francis and Spa PS pupils connect through Shared Education wellbeing programme

24 June 2026

Primary 6 and 7 pupils from St Francis Primary School, Drumaroad, and Spa Primary School have enjoyed a vibrant Shared Education programme during the 2025/2026 academic year, exploring the theme Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing.

Fact File - Local IMPACT Teams

24 June 2026

Fact file on the Local IMPACT Teams.

PEACEPLUS ASPIRE Creates New Opportunities for Children and Young People in Year 2

22 June 2026

The PEACEPLUS ASPIRE project is continuing to create meaningful opportunities for children and young people throughout year two by promoting peace, inclusion and respect across communities.

Audience seated in a community hall listening to a panel of six speakers at the front of the room.

Bushmills and Carnalridge pupils celebrate Causeway Stories through PEACEPLUS ASPIRE event

22 June 2026

P5 and P6 pupils from Bushmills Primary School and Carnalridge Primary School celebrated a year of creativity, friendship and shared learning at their Causeway Stories celebration event, held as part of the PEACEPLUS ASPIRE Shared Education Programme.

Group of children walking outdoors in a forested area with colourful triangular flags overhead and a person in a large chipmunk costume among them.

Young Pupils Step Out to Support Local Red Squirrels

22 June 2026

Pupils from St Patrick’s and St Joseph’s Primary School and Garvagh Primary School braved persistent rain to take part in a sponsored walk in support of red squirrels in Gortnamoyagh and Garvagh forests.

Two Schools mark ten-year long Shared Education partnership

22 June 2026

St Paul’s Primary School, Ahoghill and Kirkinriola Primary School have celebrated the end of a remarkable ten-year partnership, as St Paul’s prepares to close its doors for the final time in June 2026.

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Teachers engage in international Holocaust education programme at Crumlin Road Gaol

22 June 2026

Teachers from across Northern Ireland recently participated in a two-day professional learning programme, The Holocaust as a Starting Point, delivered at Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast, in partnership with the Mémorial de la Shoah, Paris, alongside the Education Authority and the History Teachers Association of Northern Ireland.