News

12 December 2025

Shoppers at the Oaks Shopping Centre in Dungannon were treated to a festive treat as pupils from Sperrinview Special School and Roan St Patrick’s Primary School joined forces as part of their PEACEPLUS ASPIRE partnership for a special Christmas choir performance. 

11 December 2025

Children and staff of Laghey Primary School and Killyman Primary School came together to fill Christmas shoeboxes for charity under the theme of “giving.” 

10 December 2025

The Education Authority is today publishing an update on the savings measures it announced last month.

9 December 2025

EA Maintenance Service will prioritise critical repairs in the event of damage to the school estate from Storm Bram.

9 December 2025

All schools are advised to keep pupils indoors throughout the day and, if practical, to cancel after school activities.

9 December 2025 

Following the escalation of the Storm Bram warning this morning, the Education Authority has discussed the situation with the Department. At this stage, it is not planned to issue general school closure notices.

9 December 2025

The EA is improving the Special Educational Needs statutory assessment request/referral process.

Monday 8 December 2025

As part of the 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG), the Education Authority (EA), in partnership with The Executive Office (TEO), has launched All Equal All Safe, a new youth work resource and interactive board game designed by young people, for young people across Northern Ireland.

3 December 2025

Sustained investment in digital education in Northern Ireland (NI), and the digital learning outcomes for children and young people, have been hailed as a "model of excellence" by international experts. 

2 December 2025

EA issued a letter to schools to provide clarity regarding the poultry and meat used within EA Catering.

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.

27 November 2025

The former Drumsallen Primary School in Co Armagh will take on a new lease of life as a community space after the keys were officially handed over by the Education Authority (EA).

25 November 2025

Supporting teachers from the start of their school careers was the theme of a major conference jointly hosted by the Education Authority (EA) and Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) at Lagan Valley Island Conference Centre.

25 November 2025

A new £43 million building at Ardnashee School and College was officially opened today by First Minister Michelle O’Neill MLA and special guest Mr Johnny McDaid, marking a significant investment in special educational provision for the local community.

21 November 2025

St Patrick’s & St Joseph’s Primary School and Garvagh Primary School children recently met up to take part in their PEACEPLUS ASPIRE Shared Education activity in Garvagh Forest.

21 November 2025

The former Groarty Integrated Primary School in Derry/Londonderry has been transformed into the new Little Oaks EOTAS Centre following a two-phase redevelopment, bringing enhanced support to primary-aged pupils.

20 November 2025

Letter to Kieran Ellison (Unite) - Inaccurate Information Regarding Safeguarding

Tuesday 18 November 2025 

The claims made by Unite the Union about temporary education workers and safeguarding checks are factually inaccurate.

14 November 2025   

A new chapter in the history of Lisanally Special School has begun, with the cutting of the first sod on a major extension project.

14 November 2025

Castle Tower School made a remarkable fundraising effort for BBC Children in Need which saw both campuses come together in support of children across the UK.