Latest news
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O’Dowd highlights £1.5million investment in schools estate during April
~ Friday, 17 May 2013
Contracts worth almost £1.5 million have been awarded during April through the Department of Education's Minor Works Programme.
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O’Dowd announces recruitment of 230 teachers
~ Friday, 17 May 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, today announced further details of a scheme that will improve educational outcomes for pupils and provide recently qualified teachers with employment experience.
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O’Dowd turns down proposal to increase capacity at St Dympna’s Primary School, Dromore, Co Tyrone
~ Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has turned down a development proposal to increase capacity at St Dympna's Primary School, Dromore, County Tyrone.
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O’Dowd outlines position on future of rural schools
~ Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has outlined what he is doing to address the needs of children in rural communities.
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O'Dowd agrees closure of Bridgehill Primary School, Castlederg
~ Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has agreed a development proposal to close Bridgehill Primary School, Castlederg.
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Education Minister agrees closure of St Eugene’s Primary School, Knocks, County Fermanagh
~ Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has agreed a development proposal for the closure of St Eugene's Primary School, Knocks, near Lisnaskea.
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O’Dowd meets Secretary of State for Education
~ Monday, 13 May 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd MLA, has met with his English counterpart, Michael Gove MP, to discuss a range of education issues.
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G8 Summit - 17 and 18 June 2013
~ Monday, 13 May 2013
This circular provides information to schools on issues relating to the forthcoming G8 Summit which is being held in Fermanagh on 17 and 18 June.
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Thousands of education staff benefit from training to help children with special needs
~ Monday, 13 May 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has welcomed the success of bespoke training to help school staff cater for children with special educational needs (SEN).
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O’Dowd praises special education sector
~ Thursday, 9 May 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has praised the quality of education provided in special schools across the north.
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O'Dowd comments following death of pupil
~ Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Education Minister John O'Dowd has spoken following the tragic death of a primary school pupil during a school trip to Scotland.
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O’Dowd welcomes Lisanelly planning recommendation
~ Friday, 3 May 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has welcomed the news that planning approval is to be recommended for a shared education campus in Omagh.
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O'Dowd addresses Head Teachers Conference
~ Thursday, 2 May 2013
Strong leadership in schools has a vital role to play in raising educational standards and tackling inequality.
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Minister announces decision on increased capacity at Fivemiletown Primary School
~ Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has approved a development proposal to increase capacity at Fivemiletown Primary School up to a maximum of 205 pupils.
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O'Dowd visits St Pius X College, Magherafelt
~ Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has visited St Pius X College in Magherafelt.
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Decision on increased capacity at Christ the Redeemer Primary School
~ Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has turned down a development proposal to increase the capacity at Christ the Redeemer Primary School.
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O'Dowd highlights £15.6million investment in the schools estate
~ Friday, 26 April 2013
Ongoing investment in the schools estate is having a positive impact on pupils, teachers and school staff and provides a much needed boost to the construction industry.
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Minister announces decision on increased enrolment at Irish-medium primary school in Glengormley
~ Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has approved a development proposal to increase the enrolment at Gaelscoil Éanna, Glengormley.
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Minister welcomes the views of children and young people on shared education
~ Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, today attended the launch of the NI Commissioner for Children and Young People's (NICCY) report on shared education.
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Minister receives independent report on shared education
~ Monday, 22 April 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has taken receipt of the report of the independent Ministerial Advisory Group on shared education.
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O'Dowd cuts ribbon on new £1.8million school building in Forkhill
~ Thursday, 18 April 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has officially opened new £1.8million premises for St Oliver Plunkett’s Primary School in Forkhill, County Armagh.
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Re-appointments to the Board of the Middletown Centre for Autism
~ Wednesday, 17 April 2013
The Department of Education today announced four re-appointments to the Board of Directors of the Middletown Centre for Autism.
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O’Dowd discusses shared education during a visit to Fermanagh
~ Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, today visited Fermanagh where he met with representatives from the Fermanagh Trust before visiting two schools in the area.
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Decision on increased capacity at St Ita's Primary School, Carryduff
~ Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has approved a development proposal to increase capacity at St Ita's Primary School, Carryduff.
