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Choosing a post-primary school

Advice on the nidirect website for parents of P7 children to guide them through the process of choosing a post-primary school.

Schools’ Viability Audits Incomplete

Education Minister, John O’Dowd MLA, has deemed the Viability Audits submitted by the Education and Library Boards incomplete.

O’Dowd opens new playpark at Holy Rosary Primary School

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has visited Holy Rosary Primary School where he officially opened a new outside play area.

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, pictured with school children from Holy Rosary Primary School, where he officially opened a new outside play area.

Attendance at grant-aided primary, post-primary and special schools 2010/11: Summary statistics

Education Minister launches new online resource for schools

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has officially launched a new online resource that will help schools to raise standards, share best practice and celebrate success.  

O’Dowd announces funding for teacher redundancy compensation

The Department of Education has notified employing authorities of funding available to assist them in managing teacher redundancies at August 2012.

O’Dowd receives findings of viability audit of schools

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has taken receipt of the viability audit reports prepared by Education and Library Boards working in close conjunction with CCMS.

Changes to pre-school admissions arrangements unveiled

Changes to how the admissions arrangements for pre-school places will operate in future have been announced by Education Minister John O’Dowd.

New guidance to help children explore diversity in the classroom

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has launched guidance that will enable children and young people to explore issues around community relations, equality and diversity.

O'Dowd commends young scientists on their awards

Education Minister John O'Dowd, has congratulated the young scientists from local schools who were recognised at the BT Young Scientist & Technology exhibition in Dublin.

O’Dowd hails north’s young scientists at Dublin exhibition

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has congratulated local students who have taken part in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2012.

O’Dowd welcomes £120million boost for education

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has welcomed the decision of the Executive to provide additional funding of £120million over the next three years.

Current Issues

Polasaí Gaeilge na Roinne Oideachais/DE Language Policy for Irish

Leagtar amach sa doiciméad polasaithe seo na seirbhísí riaracháin atá le fáil ón Roinn Oideachais i nGaeilge faoi láthair agus cuirtear in iúl do na daoine sin ar mhian leo an Ghaeilge a úsáid an bealach le cumarsáid a dhéanamh leis an Roinn Oideachais sa Ghaeilge.

This policy document sets out the administrative services that the Department of Education (DE) currently offers in Irish and informs those who wish to use Irish how they may communicate with DE through the Irish language.

Polasaí Gaeilge na Roinne Oideachais/DE Language Policy for Irish - Irish and English PDF 47.7KB

Impact 2012 Awards Open for Entries

Have you or your school done something which has made a difference to the environment that deserves to be recognised? If so why not enter the Impact 2012 awards. To find out more about all the award categories and how to enter visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/impact-2012


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