Latest news
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O’Dowd comments on decision to retain GCSEs
~ Thursday, 7 February 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has commented following Michael Gove's announcement today that he intends to retain GCSEs in England.
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Attendance at grant-aided primary, post-primary and special schools 2011/12: Summary statistics
~ Thursday, 31 January 2013
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Appointment of Chair and Members to the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
~ Wednesday, 30 January 2013
The Department of Education has announced the public appointment of a Chair and seven new members to the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment.
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O’Dowd attends Education World Forum
~ Tuesday, 29 January 2013
Sharing best practice and learning from the experiences of others are central to raising educational standards.
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Twenty two school building projects to proceed
~ Tuesday, 22 January 2013
Twenty two school building projects will proceed as part of a potential £220million investment according to Education Minister John O'Dowd.
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Minister welcomes publication of Independent School Funding Review
~ Monday, 21 January 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has welcomed today's publication of an independent review of school funding.
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O’Dowd approves part-time nursery unit at Ballymagee Primary School, Bangor
~ Friday, 18 January 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has approved the establishment of a 26 place part-time nursery unit at Ballymagee Primary School, Bangor.
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Appointment of member to the Belfast Education and Library Board
~ Wednesday, 16 January 2013
The Department of Education has announced the appointment of one new member to the Board of the Belfast Education and Library Board.
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O’Dowd congratulates Young Scientists
~ Friday, 11 January 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has congratulated pupils from local schools who have taken part in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2013.
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Minister announces closure of St Gemma’s High School, Belfast
~ Wednesday, 9 January 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has approved the closure of St Gemma's High School, Belfast from 31 August 2013.
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O’Dowd visits Gaelscoil UÍ Dhochartaigh in Strabane
~ Wednesday, 9 January 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has hailed the growth and success achieved by Gaelscoil Uí Dhochartaigh in Strabane.
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Education Minister congratulates St Patrick's High School pupils
~ Thursday, 20 December 2012
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has attended the annual prize-giving ceremony at St Patrick's High School, Keady.
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Education Minister commends Foyle Area Learning Community
~ Wednesday, 19 December 2012
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has paid tribute to the good work of the Foyle Area Learning Community during a visit to Derry today.
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Education Minister approves new Learning Support Class at Carryduff Primary School
~ Monday, 17 December 2012
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has approved the creation of a Learning Support Class at Carryduff Primary School.
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O’Dowd approves change to special educational needs provision at St Malachy’s Primary School, Castlewellan
~ Monday, 17 December 2012
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has approved a proposal to redesignate three moderate learning difficulty classes at St Malachy's Primary School, Castlewellan to learning support classes
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O’Dowd launches new leaflet on tackling violence and abusive behaviour against teachers
~ Thursday, 13 December 2012
Education Minister John O'Dowd has joined teacher unions and representatives from teachers' employers to launch a new leaflet on tackling violence and abusive behaviour against teachers.
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Enrolments at grant-aided schools 2012/13: basic statistics
~ Wednesday, 12 December 2012
The purpose of this statistical release is to present basic enrolment figures for schools and for children in funded pre-school education for 2012/13.
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O'Dowd welcomes publication of 'hugely significant' report and commends primary school communities
~ Tuesday, 11 December 2012
The attainment of pupils in our primary schools in reading and numeracy is higher than in any other English speaking country in the world according to an international report published today.
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Publication of PIRLS 2011 and TIMSS 2011 results
~ Tuesday, 11 December 2012
The findings from 2 major studies (PIRLS and TIMSS) were released today.
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O’Dowd turns down additional nursery class at Dungannon Nursery School
~ Friday, 7 December 2012
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has turned down the establishment of a third 26 place full-time nursery class at Dungannon Nursery School.
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O’Dowd congratulates teachers at the inaugural Blackboard Awards
~ Thursday, 6 December 2012
Education Minister John O'Dowd has paid tribute to the hard work and dedication of teachers and principals as he attended the inaugural Blackboard awards in Belfast.
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Education Minister visits Templepatrick Primary School
~ Thursday, 6 December 2012
Education Minister, John O'Dowd paid a visit to Templepatrick Primary School in Co. Antrim today.
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Education Minister congratulates Millennium Volunteers
~ Wednesday, 5 December 2012
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has hailed the contribution made by young people who have become Millennium Volunteers.
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O’Dowd congratulates local teacher on success in technology awards
~ Tuesday, 4 December 2012
Education Minister, John O'Dowd has congratulated local teacher David Young following his success at the Microsoft Partners in Learning Global Forum.
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New approach to early years education and learning unveiled
~ Tuesday, 4 December 2012
Education Minister John O'Dowd has outlined the future direction for early years education and learning.
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Consultation launched on proposed short-term changes to A Levels
~ Monday, 3 December 2012
The Department of Education has launched a consultation on proposed short term changes to GCE A Levels.
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Physical activity delivers benefits across all aspects of life – O’Dowd
~ Monday, 3 December 2012
Taking part in, and enjoying, physical activity from a young age can have a positive impact on all aspects of life.
