Department of Education Latest News http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/index/media-centre/about-rss/de-latest-news-rss.xml The latest news releases for the Department of Education from the Northern Ireland Executive website. en-gb Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:52 GMT The latest news releases from the Northern Ireland Executive http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/index/media-centre/about-rss/de-latest-news-rss.xml http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/executive-logo.jpg O Dowd announces way forward on computer-based assessments http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-210513-odowd-announces-way?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-de-210513-odowd-announces-way Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT GMT Education (DE) Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has announced there will be no mandatory requirement for primary schools to complete computer-based assessments in literacy and numeracy in autumn 2013. O'Dowd announces decision on A level changes http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-200513-odowd-announces-decision?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-de-200513-odowd-announces-decision Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT GMT Education (DE) Education Minister, John O'Dowd, today announced changes to GCE A levels following a local consultation. O'Dowd highlights £1.5million investment in schools estate during April http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-170513-odowd-highlights_1.5million?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-de-170513-odowd-highlights_1.5million Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT GMT Education (DE) Contracts worth almost £1.5 million have been awarded during April through the Department of Education’s Minor Works Programme. O Dowd announces recruitment of 230 teachers http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-170513-odowd-announces-recruitment?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-de-170513-odowd-announces-recruitment Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT GMT Education (DE) Education Minister, John O’Dowd, today announced further details of a scheme that will improve educational outcomes for pupils and provide recently qualified teachers with employment experience. O Dowd highlights Educational issues during a visit to Balmoral Show http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-160513-odowd-highlights-educational?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-de-160513-odowd-highlights-educational Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT GMT Education (DE) Education Minister John O’Dowd today visited the Balmoral Show where he had the opportunity to speak with members of the public about a range of educational issues. O Dowd turns down proposal to increase capacity at St Dympna s Primary School, Dromore, Co Tyrone http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-150513-odowd-turns-down?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-de-150513-odowd-turns-down Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT GMT Education (DE) Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has turned down a development proposal to increase capacity at St Dympna's Primary School, Dromore, County Tyrone. O Dowd outlines position on future of rural schools http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-140513-odowd-outlines-position?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-de-140513-odowd-outlines-position Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT GMT Education (DE) Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has outlined what he is doing to address the needs of children in rural communities. O Dowd agrees closure of Bridgehill Primary School, Castlederg http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-140513-odowd-agrees-closure?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-de-140513-odowd-agrees-closure Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT GMT Education (DE) Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has agreed a development proposal to close Bridgehill Primary School, Castlederg. Education Minister agrees closure of St Eugene's Primary School, Knocks, County Fermanagh http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-140513-education-minister-agrees?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-de-140513-education-minister-agrees Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT GMT Education (DE) Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has agreed a development proposal for the closure of St Eugene’s Primary School, Knocks, near Lisnaskea. O Dowd meets Secretary of State for Education http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-130513-odowd-meets-secretary?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-de-130513-odowd-meets-secretary Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT GMT Education (DE) Education Minister, John O’Dowd MLA, has met with his English counterpart, Michael Gove MP, to discuss a range of education issues. Thousands of education staff benefit from training to help children with special needs http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-130513-thousands-of-education?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-de-130513-thousands-of-education Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT GMT Education (DE) Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has welcomed the success of bespoke training to help school staff cater for children with special educational needs (SEN). O Dowd praises special education sector http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-090513-odowd-praises-special?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-de-090513-odowd-praises-special Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT GMT Education (DE) Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has praised the quality of education provided in special schools across the north. O'Dowd comments following death of pupil http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-080513-odowd-comments-following?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-de-080513-odowd-comments-following Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT GMT Education (DE) Education Minister John O’Dowd has spoken following the tragic death of a primary school pupil during a school trip to Scotland. O'Dowd welcomes Lisanelly Planning Recommendation http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-030513-odowd-welcomes-lisanelly?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-de-030513-odowd-welcomes-lisanelly Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT GMT Education (DE) Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has welcomed the news that planning approval is to be recommended for a shared education campus in Omagh. O'Dowd addresses Head Teachers Conference http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-020513-odowd-addresses-head?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-de-020513-odowd-addresses-head Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT GMT Education (DE) Strong leadership in schools has a vital role to play in raising educational standards and tackling inequality. Minister announces decision on increased capacity at Fivemiletown Primary School http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-010513-minister-announces-decision?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-de-010513-minister-announces-decision Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT GMT Education (DE) Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has approved a development proposal to increase capacity at Fivemiletown Primary School up to a maximum of 205 pupils. O Dowd visits St Pius X College, Magherafelt http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-010513-odowd-visits-st?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-de-010513-odowd-visits-st Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT GMT Education (DE) Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has visited St Pius X College in Magherafelt. Decision on increased capacity at Christ the Redeemer Primary School http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-010513-decision-on-increased?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-de-010513-decision-on-increased Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT GMT Education (DE) Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has turned down a development proposal to increase the capacity at Christ the Redeemer Primary School. O Dowd highlights £15.6million investment in the schools estate http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-260413-odowd-highlights-15.6million?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-de-260413-odowd-highlights-15.6million Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT GMT Education (DE) Ongoing investment in the schools estate is having a positive impact on pupils, teachers and school staff and provides a much needed boost to the construction industry. Minister announces decision on increased enrolment at Irish-medium primary school in Glengormley http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-240413-minister-announces-decision?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-de-240413-minister-announces-decision Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT GMT Education (DE) Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has approved a development proposal to increase the enrolment at Gaelscoil Éanna, Glengormley.