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Safer Internet Day 2012

Safer Internet Day is 7th February 2012 with the theme "Discovering the digital world together safely." Additional information is available under the Schools section of the website.

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.

O’Dowd: Businesses can help prepare young people for the world of work

The Education Minister, John O’Dowd, recently met with members of the Institute of Directors (IoD) to discuss the impact of education on the economy.

Ministers welcome commencement of work at South Belfast Youth Centre

Education Minister, John O’Dowd and Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland, have welcomed the beginning of construction work at St Malachy’s Youth Centre in the Markets area of Belfast.

O’Dowd turns down proposal for nursery unit at St Mary’s Primary School, Banbridge

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has turned down a development proposal for the establishment of an additional statutory nursery unit at St Mary’s Primary School, Banbridge.

Report aims to encourage community use of school premises

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has welcomed the publication of a Working Group Report aimed at increasing the use of school premises by local communities.

O’Dowd addresses Jim Haughey memorial event

Education Minister, John O’Dowd has delivered the key note address at the 4th annual Jim Haughey memorial lecture event.

O’Dowd re-assures parents on plans for special education provision

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has responded to headlines that the statementing process for children with special educational needs will be scrapped.

Special Educational Needs and Inclusion Review will inform the way forward

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, today published a summary report of the Special Educational Needs and Inclusion Review.

Minister turns down proposal to establish a nursery unit at Gaelscoil na Móna

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has turned down a development proposal for the establishment of a 26 full-time place statutory nursery unit at Gaelscoil na Móna, Belfast.

Minister declines an increase in nursery provision at Brefne Nursery School, Belfast

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has declined a proposal to increase the provision at Brefne Nursery School from 26 to 36 full-time places.

O’Dowd approves nursery unit at Waringstown Primary School

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has approved the establishment of a twenty-six place part-time nursery unit at Waringstown Primary School.

O’Dowd comments on Bangor Central IPS

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has commented on the position of a potential capital building project for Bangor Central Integrated 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.

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

Every School a Good School - The Way Forward for Special Educational Needs and Inclusion

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has published a Summary Report of Responses to the Consultation on:- Every School a Good School - The Way Forward for Special Educational Needs and Inclusion, which ran from August 2009 to January 2010. The Summary Report is available on the Department of Education website.


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