News

14 May 2026

Education Authority introduces new education unit to help children become aware of the risks which may surround them.

12 May 2026

Partnerships from pre-school, primary and post-primary settings delivered insightful and impactful presentations to educators attending the PEACEPLUS Festival of Learning event, held in Millennium Forum, Derry – Londonderry, on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.

11 May 2026

The EA has today issued a detailed rebuttal of an open letter issued by the Children's Law Centre (CLC).

7 May 2026

The cross-border partnership between St Columba’s College Stranorlar and Strabane Academy is a blueprint for shared education in action.

6 May 2026

More than 100 school governors from across Northern Ireland attended a Governor Seminar organised by the Education Authority (EA) School Governance Team at Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn.

5 May 2026

Students from Deele College and the Royal and Prior Comprehensive School recently met President Catherine Connolly during her visit to Derry - Londonderry.

5 May 2026

Recently, the Léargas PEACEPLUS ASPIRE team joined an inspiring shared‑education session with the mixed‑ethos partnership of Glebe National School and Scoil Aodh Rua agus Nuala in Donegal Town.

5 May 2026

The partnership between two Donegal schools, Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistrí and Scoil Naomh Chaitríona, puts cultural diversity and inclusion at the centre of their PEACEPLUS ASPIRE project.

5 May 2026

The partnership between two Donegal schools, Scoil Mhuire Gleneely and Scoil Treasa Naofa, focuses on promoting wellbeing, shared education, and peace and reconciliation, with all pupils actively involved.

5 May 2026

The cross‑border partnership between Fairgreen National School and St Mary’s Primary School reflects the theme of peace and reconciliation at the heart of their PEACEPLUS ASPIRE activities. 

1 May 2026

In a lively celebration of community and collaboration, Jones Memorial Primary School and Holy Trinity Primary School joined forces for a Shared Education food event, part of the PEACEPLUS ASPIRE project. 

1 May 2026

Carnaghts Primary School and Maine Integrated Primary School pupils enjoyed a lively and creative PEACEPLUS ASPIRE session last week as they came together to learn Ulster‑Scots words and traditions with support from the Ulster‑Scots Agency.

1 May 2026

Castle Tower and Clough Primary Schools came together for an energetic day filled with creativity and exploration, as part of their PEACEPLUS ASPIRE partnership.  Pupils connected through a range of activities designed to spark imagination, build friendships, and encourage teamwork.

1 May 2026

St Aidan’s Primary School, Magilligan, and Hezlett Primary School teamed up last week for an unforgettable day of outdoor adventure, held as part of the PEACEPLUS ASPIRE project, braving the elements to learn valuable lessons in teamwork, creativity and resilience, as they tackled a series of hands-on challenges outdoors.

29 April 2026

Educators gathered at the Millennium Forum on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, for the PEACEPLUS ASPIRE Festival of Learning, a major event celebrating collaboration and shared education across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland.

24 April 2026

Our Lady’s Primary School, Tullysaran warmly welcomed their PEACEPLUS ASPIRE Shared Education partners from Killylea Primary School for a special parents’ showcase and Stay and Play event last week.

24 April 2026

Following on from the workshops on Plato in Trainers: Raising Thinkers in the Modern World, Developing Critical Thinking Skills delivered by Kevin McArevey, Principal of Holy Cross Boys’ School, attendees were invited to observe a live Philosophy session in practice with a Primary 7 class at the school.

23 April 2026

The Education Authority is aware of online calls for protests at various locations across Northern Ireland on Friday 24 April at 4 pm. As before, the level and nature of any potential disruption is very difficult to predict in advance.

23 April 2026

Almost 100 young people from nine schools across Northern Ireland have been recognised for their work as peer mentors.

Fact file on the process for allocating pre-school places to address concerns and to correct inaccurate claims.