Northern Ireland Digest

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Four-day protest planned at Donagh primary over school kitchen closure

Parents at St Joseph's Primary School in Donagh will stage peaceful protests from September 1 to 4 over the Education Authority's decision to permanently close the school kitchen.

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150 Schools Awarded Plaques for Emotional Health Work at Events with Education Minister

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Big Summer Read Launched to Boost Children’s Literacy Over Holidays

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Unplaced Mid Ulster pupils miss settling-in days as minister pledges action

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Down High School officially opens new £53m campus

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Behaviour review must deliver real change, not just titles, says UUP education spokesperson

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Shared education projects celebrate cross-community learning across Northern Ireland

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Shared Education Partnerships Conclude Sessions Across Northern Ireland Schools

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Minister Visits Saintfield School as Safer Journeys to School Consultation Draws Over 600 Responses

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Youth Services Director Arlene Kee Awarded OBE for 40-Year Career

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King’s Birthday Honours 2026 Recognise Northern Ireland Education and Youth Sectors

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Local Business Graduates See Career Doors Open Through Part-Time Study

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New SEN Unit Approved for Millington Primary School in Portadown

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Belfast Schools Send Pupils Home Early Over Disorder Fears

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Over 3,000 Responses Received for SEN Classroom Support Consultation

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Post-primary placements uncertain for Eglish children as council demands action

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Omagh drama teacher Lindsey Bell dies suddenly at 46

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MP urges action on special educational needs places in North Down

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Campaigners push for allergy protections in Northern Ireland schools

NI Assembly Hears Calls for Urgent Budget, Hospital Surgery Restoration, and Action on Cancer Waiting Times

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UUP Calls for School Injury Reduction Plan After 2,572 Staff Assaults