School Management

A dedicated resource hub providing information, guidance and support for principals, governors and teachers.

  • Data Protection School Resource Hub

    Information and resources for schools to support compliance with Data Protection legislation.

  • Freedom of Information School Resource Hub

    Information and resources for schools to support compliance with Freedom of Information legislation.

  • Transport Information for Schools

    Information for schools relating to transport operations, parental payments & school crossing patrols.

  • In an Emergency - School Information

    Information and contact details for schools when dealing with an emergency, a critical incident, and or adverse / severe weather related scenario.

  • School Finance

    Information on school finances, stocktakes and audits.

  • Admissions Resource Hub

    Additional support materials for pre-school, primary and post-primary school admissions process. 

  • Area Planning

    Area Planning is the process of strategic planning for primary and post-primary education provision to support the implementation of the Sustainable Schools Policy, Special Schools Area Planning Framework and Framework for Specialist provision in Mainstream Schools.

  • Safeguarding and Child Protection

    Information and resources are provided for school Governors, Principals, Designated Teachers/Deputy Designated Teachers and for all EA staff including those with designated safeguarding responsibilities to support them in safeguarding children and young people.

  • SEN Annual Reviews (Schools)

    Information and support for schools submitting Annual Reviews.

  • Teaching Appointments Scheme

    The Scheme sets out the policy and procedures for the recruitment and selection of all teaching staff employed by controlled schools in Northern Ireland.

  • Children and Young People’s Services Training Programme

    The Children and Young People’s Services Training Programme for 2023 – 2024 offers a bespoke range of specialist training for education professionals and parents.

  • Facilities Management

    Facilities Management Department has responsibility for the provision of the Education Authority’s frontline services across Building Maintenance, Catering, Premises Management, Cleaning Services, Grounds Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Health and Environment (QSHE).

  • Health and Safety

    Advice and guidance on the execution of responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978 to EA Employees, Governors and Principals.

  • Policies and Guidance

    Collection of useful documents, guidance and templates around privacy, health and safety, child protection and complaints.

  • Intercultural Education Service (IES)

    We advise, deliver guidance, direction and support to schools, families and other educational support services to meet the additional educational needs of  Asylum-Seeking, Refugee, Traveller, Roma and other Newcomer pupils.

  • Behaviour Support and Provisions (BS&P) – Regional Training Calendar

    Behaviour Support and Provisions for both Primary and Post Primary schools are regional services within the EA Children & Young People’s Service Directorate.

  • Nurture Advisory & Support Service (NASS)

    Supports the Department of Education (DE) funded nurture groups in primary schools across the Education Authority (EA) and manages the Nurture in Education Programme across all education sectors and phases.

  • Honours Awards Guidance

    Information on how to nominate candidates for Honours Awards.

  • Locality Leadership Networks

    Locality Leadership Networks are opportunities for senior leaders in schools to build relationships with EA officers supporting and advising on regional services.  

  • Creative Schools Programme

    The Creative Schools Programme is a programme led by the Education Authority and funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland National Lottery Funds, in partnership with the Urban Villages Initiative.

Last updated: 28/03/2022
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