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O’Dowd opens new play area at Holy Trinity Primary School, Cookstown

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has visited Holy Trinity Primary School in Cookstown where he officially opened the school’s new outdoor play area.

Publication of partially completed Inspection Reports

The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) has written to the Principals and Boards of Governors of six schools where recent inspections could only be partially completed.

Research into Improving Attendance in Schools serving Deprived Areas

The Department of Education has published research on improving attendance in schools serving deprived areas

O'Dowd opens new nursery school at Bunscoil an tSléibhe Dhuibh

Education Minister, John O’Dowd has officially opened new nursery accommodation at Bunscoil an tSléibhe Dhuibh in west Belfast.

Osclaíonn O'Dowd naíscoil úr ag Bunscoil an tSléibhe Dhuibh

D'oscail an tAire Oideachais, John O'Dowd, cóiríocht úr naíscoile go hoifigiúil ag Bunscoil an tSléibhe Dhuibh in iarthar Bhéal Feirste.

Education Minister, John O’Dowd pictured with the Principal and pupils during the officially opening of a new nursery accommodation at Bunscoil an tSleibhe Dhuibh in west Belfast.

O'Dowd turns down nursery unit at Iveagh Primary School, Rathfriland

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has turned down a development proposal for the establishment of a 26 place full-time nursery unit at Iveagh Primary School, Rathfriland.

Qualifications and Destinations of north of Ireland school leavers 2010/11: detailed statistics

The Department of Education has published data on the qualifications and destinations of school leavers in the north of Ireland for the 2010/11 year.

O’Dowd highlights importance of early years

Education Minister, John O’Dowd has addressed delegates at the Early Years Organisation’s International Conference in Newry.

Education Minister visits Roddensvale Special School in Larne

Education Minister, John O’Dowd has paid tribute to the excellent work being done in special schools across the north.

O’Dowd updates Education Committee on Special Educational Needs Review

Education Minister, John O’Dowd has updated the Education Committee on the latest position in relation to the Special Educational Needs and Inclusion Policy Review.

Assembly debates future of units at Knockmore PS

Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has addressed the Assembly during a debate on Knockmore PS in Lisburn.

O'Dowd approves nursery unit at Bronte Primary School

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has approved the establishment of a 26 place part-time nursery unit at Bronte Primary School, Banbridge.

O’Dowd announces further funding allocations

Education will benefit from further funding allocations of £72million over the next three years following a review of the education budget.

O’Dowd launches ‘From Prison to Peace’ to Irish-medium sector

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has launched the ‘From Prison to Peace’ learning resource to the Irish-medium sector.

‘Ó Phríosún go Síocháin’ seolta ag O’Dowd don earnáil Ghaelscolaíochta

Sheol an tAire Oideachais, John O’Dowd, an acmhainn foghlama ‘Ó Phríosún go Síocháin’ don earnáil Ghaelscolaíochta inniu.

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

Consultation on the Provision of Performance and Other Information about Pupils and Schools

Copies of the consultation document and response booklet can be viewed and downloaded from the School Improvement Programme page under the Schools section.


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