News

15 August 2025

In preparation for the start of the new academic year, the Education Authority (EA) has a range of information and support available to help parents/carers and children and young people get ‘back to school’.

14 August 2025

The Education Authority (EA) has commended students as they received their AS and A-level results today.

1 August 2025

The Pearson National Teaching Award in the Lifetime Achievement Category has been awarded to John Murray.

29 July 2025

The Education Authority (EA) was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of John Wilkinson OBE, a valued member of the EA Board and a lifelong advocate for education in Northern Ireland.

9 July 2025

The EA’s SEND Transformation Programme wants to hear from a wide range of voices as part of our work to make lasting and positive changes to SEND services and how they are delivered in Northern Ireland.

8 July 2025

The Education Authority (EA) is committed to improving understanding of how pre-school places are determined in Northern Ireland, by providing clearer information for parents and pre-school settings themselves.

7 July 2025

A critical priority for the Education Authority (EA) is ensuring that all children are placed in an appropriate setting that meets their needs. In recent years this has been a particular challenge as regards children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

3 July 2025

One of the world’s leading authorities on Enhanced Learning through Education Technology, Professor Don Passey of Lancaster University, has hailed Northern Ireland schools as ‘digital trailblazers’ at the annual NI Schools ICT Excellence Awards, commenting as Capita and the Education Authority unveiled the winners of the Awards at a ceremony in The Merchant Hotel, Belfast. 

30 June 2025

The Education Authority (EA), BT and W5 have announced the opening of a brand-new immersive Classroom designed to provide support and learning experiences for children and young people.

27 June 2025

Ambassadors from Banbridge Academy, Our Lady’s Grammar School and Abbey Christian Brother’s Grammar School come together to work on a project. 

27 June 2025

St Joseph's College, Erne Integrated College, and Devenish College came together to honour their PEACEPLUS ASPIRE partnership ambassadors earlier this month. 

27 June 2025

The Education Authority (EA) library service recently welcomed over 30 librarians and Heads of English to the wonderful library at Killicomaine Junior High School for their first ever cross locality event. 

25 June 2025

A critical priority for the Education Authority (EA) is ensuring that all children are placed in an appropriate school.

Welcome to the latest EdIS Programme Newsletter where we share our most recent updates and developments as we work to improve learning experiences for all children in Northern Ireland through the delivery of digital solutions.

18 June 2025

Dream Space at W5 Life, in Belfast, held several showcase events with ASPIRE Shared Education school partnerships in June 2025 for children and young people.

17 June 2025

Lecale Trinity Grammar School and Down High School held a culture day last week to celebrate their PEACEPLUS ASPIRE Shared Education partnership.  

12 June 2025

Primary 1 and 2 pupils from Killyman Primary School and Laghey Primary School had a wonderful outdoor adventure at the Forest School in Dungannon Park this week. 

10 June 2025

The Education Authority (EA) has won ‘Data Transformation of the Year’ and ‘Public Sector Organisation of the Year’ at the prestigious British Data Awards 2025, recognising the transformative impact of its digital platform, EA Connect.

5 June 2025

Jones Memorial Primary School and Holy Trinity Primary School, in Enniskillen, proudly showcased the culmination of their ASPIRE PEACEPLUS Shared Education project on Thursday, 29th May 2025, with a vibrant exhibition of creativity and collaboration, which included a video of an original song written and performed by the pupils. 

4 June 2025

School governors came together for a day of training, networking and connection as the Education Authority hosted a Governor Seminar in Antrim Board Centre to mark Volunteers’ Week 2025.