News

7 March 2025

Pupils from Scoil an Droichid, Belfast recently had the opportunity to hear firsthand from author, Máire Zepf.

4 March 2025

Our Education Library Service recently attended the yearly National Literacy Trust Reading Champions Quiz, which is an aspirational event that recognises and celebrates the book knowledge of more than 2,000 keen readers aged 10 to 14.

27 February 2025

The Education Authority (EA) and the Council for Integrated Education (NICIE) are delighted to launch a new self-evaluation tool to help all Integrated schools, regardless of age or management type, evaluate the nature, extent and quality of their Integrated ethos. 

19 February 2025

The Education Authority in partnership with Belfast City Council, Politics in Action and the Community Relations Council have hosted a special event at Girdwood Community Hub.

17 February 2025

The Education Authority (EA) has published an overview of its minor works service, including the replacement of a 3G pitch at Lisneal College, Derry / Londonderry.

3 February 2025

A new member has been appointed to the Board of the Education Authority (EA).

30 January 2025

A new report, exploring the career aspirations of Children in Northern Ireland, has been launched on Wednesday 29 January at Ballysally Primary School, Coleraine.

29 January 2025

The majority of schools that were closed due to the disruption of Storm Éowyn have now reopened.

27 January 2025

The Education Authority (EA) is continuing to coordinate the emergency response to support schools impacted by Storm Éowyn to reopen as soon as possible.

25 January 2025

Education Minister Paul Givan has met with the Education Authority (EA) to discuss the damage caused by Storm Éowyn to schools across Northern Ireland.

23 January 2025

Due to anticipated severe weather conditions, all schools in Northern Ireland are required to close tomorrow, Friday 24 January 2025.

16 January 2025

The Education Authority (EA) has today (Thursday 16 January 2025) launched 'Operational Plan 2: 2024-26', which sets out key area planning activity to provide a network of sustainable schools.

13 January 2025

Applications for pre-school and Primary One places for September 2025 are now open through the Education Authority’s EA Connect online system. 

9 January 2025

EA staff member, Karen Turner, an Assistant Advisory Officer (AAO) of the Intercultural Education Service, who was awarded an OBE in the Kings’ Birthday Honours list in June 2024.

8 January 2025

The Education Authority (EA) has announced funding allocations for youth projects across Northern Ireland, directly responding to emerging challenges faced by young people.

23 December 2024

The Education Authority (EA) and project partners Version 1 have been recognised at the 2024 Belfast Telegraph IT Awards for their collaborative work on EA’s innovative multi-purpose portal EA Connect. 

20 December 2024

The Education Authority (EA) and Department of Finance have announced the completion of a multi-million-pound project, delivered by BT, to roll out next generation WiFi to 1,210 schools and education hubs across the region.

19 December 2024

The Education Authority (EA) is helping schools involved in a research pilot to find ways of saving money by saving on the energy their buildings use.

12 December 2024

Education Minister Paul Givan joined EA Chief Executive Richard Pengelly to officially open the new Deanby Centre Special School in Belfast.

11 December 2024

The Department of Education, Education Authority, Council for Catholic Maintained Schools and other supporting colleagues were delighted to have hosted an Education Sector Wide Workforce Planning Conference with school leaders and service leads in attendance.