Education
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Schools capital funding announcement
In the first capital announcement since 2010, new builds are to be progressed for five special schools, two post-primary and…
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Special needs review
Schools need extra practical support to help children with special educational needs and their teachers, according to campaigners. Peter Cheney…
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A viability audit for schools
Education is to change “from this moment on,” John O’Dowd has stated. agendaNi examines his plans for the system. A…
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Freezing student fees
The decision not to increase tuition fees for local undergraduates will not be replicated for students from England, Scotland or…
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New school year viewpoints
Assembly spokesmen and voices from the sector put forward their aims. Trevor Lunn MLA Alliance I believe it is crucial…
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Botanic Primary School
Peter Cheney visits Botanic Primary School to find out how it educates a mix of local and foreign-born children. South…
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Churches in education
Rev Ian Ellis, Secretary of the Transferor Representatives’ Council, explains the main Protestant churches’ role in education. Joint Protestant-Catholic church…
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Mervyn Storey: top priorities on Education Committee
Education Committee Chair Mervyn Storey outlines the challenges facing the sector as dissolution nears, and discusses his personal views and…
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John Hayes interview: the value of learning
UK Skills Minister John Hayes shares his thoughts on education with Peter Cheney. “Learning matters because it changes lives,” John…
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Schools and sizes
Hundreds of schools in Northern Ireland could be under threat of closure due to low pupil numbers. agendaNi looks at…
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