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    Illustrated graphic that says - 50 Research-informed school conferences. Making Best Practice, Common Practice. School led conferences across Northern Ireland to promote evidence-based teaching and learning. TransformED NI, Transforming Teaching and Learning.

    Education Minister announces funding for 50 research-informed school conferences

    13 June 2025
    Department for Education

    Paul Givan, has announced funding for 50 research-informed school conferences.

    Justice Minister

    Long commends King’s Birthday Honours recipients

    13 June 2025
    Department of Justice

    Justice Minister has congratulated all across the justice system recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list.

    Image of nine people with pupils and orchestra in the background. Pictured at the Crescendo music project concert are (l-r): Roisin McDonagh, CEO, Arts Council NI; Liam O’Hare, Principal Research Fellow at Queen's University Belfast; Auveen Sands, CEO, Ulster Orchestra; The Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Paul Doherty; First Minister Michelle O’Neill; Deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelly; Annie Armstrong, Colin Neighbourhood Partnership; Hugh McCaughey, Crescendo Chair; Jackie Redpath, Shankill Childre

    Ministers attend end of year Crescendo concert

    12 June 2025
    The Executive Office

    The First Minister and Deputy First Minister attended the end of year Crescendo concert where Pupils from four primary...

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    • Education workforce - Data collection and validation

      Department for Education Published 17 June 2025
    • Research-Informed Conference - Expression of Interest - Successful Schools 2025/26

      Department for Education Published 16 June 2025
    • Comparative Analysis of Legislative Frameworks by Stranmillis University College

      Department for the Economy Published 16 June 2025
    • Minister’s Proposed Programme of Reform - Infographic

      Department for the Economy Published 16 June 2025
    • Review of Post School Education, Skills and Training Provision, and the associated legislation protections, for Young People with Special Education Needs – Summary of Findings

      Department for the Economy Published 16 June 2025
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    • Rail Safety and Transport Bill – Consultation on introducing new legislation regarding Rail Safety

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 16 September 2025
    • Consultation on the draft Remediation Strategy for the Mobuoy Site

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Closes 02 October 2025
    • The Parking Places on Roads, Loading Bay and Waiting Restrictions (Newcastle) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2025

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 03 July 2025
    • The Prohibition of Waiting (Schools) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2025

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 03 July 2025
    • Public Consultation on the draft Third Northern Ireland Climate Change Adaptation Programme (NICCAP3)

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Closes 04 August 2025
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