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Chris Murphy, Principal of Cedar Lodge School, Lea Duff, who attends Fortwilliam Youth Centre, Mark McBride, EA Senior Youth Worker, Keavy Wilson, from Cedar Lodge School and Richard Pengelly, EA Chief Executive.

EA Fortwilliam Youth Centre and Cedar Lodge School announce launch of collaborative project

15 November 2024

Education Authority (EA) Youth Service and Cedar Lodge School are proud to announce the launch of a strategic partnership, which will enable Cedar Lodge School to provide space and facilities for its 16 years+ pupils daily from Monday to Friday at Fortwilliam Youth Centre, in Belfast.

Update on Multi-Agency Response - School Bus Major Incident

25 October 2024

A coordinated multi-agency response continues following the school bus major incident which occurred on the Ballyblack Road East, Newtownards on Monday 7 October 2024.

Pictured L-R, Richard Pengelly (CEO, Education Authority), Justice Minister Naomi Long, and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt at Parliament Buildings for launch of Connect Report.

‘Connect’ project in hospitals reduces violence and demand on public services

24 October 2024

A new report reveals youth workers in emergency departments helped over 1,400 young people escape violence and exploitation in one year.

Children with books in a school library with EA and School Staff

Book Week NI 2024

21 October 2024

Book Week NI is a week-long initiative celebrating the pleasures and benefits of reading and, as we approach its ninth year, we hope this year that schools can add Book Week NI and a focus on reading to their calendars.

Tracey O’Neill, Elvin Cochrane, and James Draper.

Success for Education Authority staff at Professional in Practice Awards

22 October 2024

Three staff members from the Education Authority were recognised at this year’s Northern Ireland Social Care Council’s Professional in Practice Awards.

Representatives from the Education Authority and project partners Version 1 are presented with the ‘Best ICT Project of the Year – Education Sector’ award at the Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards

EA Connect Triumphs at Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards

11 October 2024

The Education Authority (EA) is thrilled to announce that its innovative multi-purpose portal, EA Connect, has won two prestigious awards at this year’s Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards.

Education Minister Paul Givan, Education Authority Chief Executive Richard Pengelly, Principal of Tonagh Primary and Nursery School, Alison Stevenson and Nursery teacher, Julie Kerr, pictured with four of her nursery pupils.

Education Minister launches Education Authority Pre-school Toolkit for Diversity

11 October 2024

Education Minister Paul Givan has launched a new online toolkit to help pre-school providers support newcomer children and their families living in Northern Ireland.

Innovative EA projects shortlisted for Digital Transformation Awards

9th October 2024

The Education Authority’s (EA) acclaimed multi-purpose portal EA Connect has received prestigious industry recognition by being shortlisted in two separate categories at this year’s Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards.

EdIS Newsletter – Autumn 2024

Welcome to the latest EdIS Programme Newsletter. Our project teams have kept busy during the summer period to bring further developments in our transformational journey.

Behind the scenes look at our Transport Service

4 October 2024

With the start of the new school year, we thought it would be useful to give you an insight into what goes on behind the scenes to ensure we can transport over 96,000 children and young people, to and from school each day.

Donation of out-of-use EA laptops helping to change lives in Uganda

Friday 27th September 2024

Children and young people in Uganda will have the opportunity to learn ICT skills and empower their futures thanks to the donation of a consignment of out-of-service laptops from the Education Authority (EA).

Givan welcomes Unions’ agreement to EA Pay and Grading Review

16th September 2024

Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed confirmation from support staff unions of their acceptance of the Pay and Grading Agreement following consultation with their membership.

More time to apply to be a Chairperson of the Board of the Education Authority (EA)

3rd October 2024

The Department of Education has extended the time to apply to be a Chairperson of the Board of the Education Authority (EA). The closing date for applications is now 4pm BST on Thursday 10 October.

Chief Executive of the Education Authority Richard Pengelly, Principal at St John the Baptist College, Portadown, Mrs Noella Murray and pupils

EA Launch New Resources to Address Bullying Type Behaviour in Schools

3rd September 2024

The Education Authority (EA) has launched a series of resources to help schools, parents and children and young people address bullying type behaviour in schools.

Pictured is Dr David Barr, Ulster University; Derek Harkness, Controlled Schools's Support Council; Ruth Harkness, Principal Designate, Causeway Academy; Glenn Walsh, Education Authority and Mary Potter, NICIE at Ulster University with the staff of Coleraine College, Dunluce School and North Coast Integrated College on Tuesday 27 August.

Principal Designate of Causeway Academy meets with staff

27th August 2024

As part of the lead-in to the opening of Causeway Academy, the staff teams of Coleraine College, Dunluce School and North Coast Integrated College had a shared development day on 27th August 2024 at Ulster University.

Pictured is pupils Rhys Maxwell, Jonah Browne McSparron, Principal of Strabane Academy, Mr David Hampton, EA Interim Director of Education, Cynthia Currie, pupils Shannon McHugh and Katie Sayers receiving their GCSE

EA commend young people on GCSE results day

22 August 2024

The Education Authority (EA) paid tribute to students as they received their GCSE results today.

EA’s new Further Education Grants system

16 August 2024

If you’re aged 19 or over and planning to study a full or part time course at a Further Education (FE) College, applying for some financial support is now easier than ever through the Education Authority (EA’s) new online system.

EA pay tribute to young people on AS & A-level results day

15 August 2024

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

Mark Bowring and Martin Haughey, Fleet Locality Manager at EA’s Newry Transport Depot

Career detour leads apprentice Mark to new role at heart of NI school transport system

6 August 2024

A structured working week and a permanent job are among the key benefits of the Education Authority’s (EA’s) Apprenticeship Pathway into Vehicle Mechanics, according to one successful participant who has swapped being behind the wheel for a career under the bonnet.

EA representatives joined Education Minister, Paul Givan MLA, Mr. Ian Williamson, principal, Ballycastle High School, Mrs. Geraldine Duffy, principal, Cross & Passion College, pupils and guests on 21st June to cut the sod and officially launch the start of construction on the new £72million Ballycastle Shared Education Campus.

Exciting new chapter in shared education officially begins with sod cutting ceremony in Ballycastle

5 July 2024

The Educations Authority (EA) Infrastructure and Capital Development, Shared Education and Youth Services teams were represented at an event last week which marked the beginning of a new chapter for Ballycastle High School and Cross and Passion College.