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We are aware of inaccurate information circulating about school closures. Any official notification in relation to school closures will be sent directly to school from the Department of Education. Schools remain open. Please continue to monitor our website for latest updates.
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Packed lunches are being prepared by our Catering Service staff for over 600 @NIAS999 staff who continue to provide vital critical services within the local community. Thank you to the dedication of our Catering Service staff who are facilitating this service. #EACateringService
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The Education Authority would like to express its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Lyra McKee. Everyone at last year’s EA Youth Service event to celebrate 100 years of women’s suffrage was inspired by this wonderful young person.
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EA Early Years Services are excited for the launch of The Duchess of Cambridge's Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. #BigChangeStartsSmall.
Today I’m proud to be launching The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood — let’s embrace this golden opportunity to create a happier, more mentally healthy and more nurturing society.
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Following @education_NI announcement that all schools should close there will be no school transport tomorrow.
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Children do not just witness, they experience domestic abuse. With @safeguardingni and @PoliceServiceNI we are rolling out #OpEncompass to another 77 schools. It allows officers to pass on relevant information to schools so that children can be supported.
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Contingency plans for the continued provision of counselling for post primary pupils via Independent Counselling Service for Schools. Counselling to be provided via telephone or online video calling. Pupils & parents should contact their school for details
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The Education Authority will be issuing letters to parents / guardians on behalf of schools / playgroups to advise on the outcome of their child’s pre-school / primary one application. Letters for receipt on Wednesday 29 April 2020.
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Is your child starting pre-school or primary school in September 2019? You can apply for their place online from Wednesday 2 January 2019. Watch the video to learn more and retweet to share this important information.
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All schools in Northern Ireland are required to close tomorrow, Friday 24 January 2025, due to anticipated severe weather conditions caused by Storm Éowyn. ➡️
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.@C2k_info team are hosting webinars for teachers on using C2K e-learning services, including Collaborate Ultra Video-Conferencing facility. Teachers can access guidance&video tutorials any time. Visit C2K Media Library and search: 'Learning from home' #SupportingLearning
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#COVID19 EA has been able to source a limited number of 50ml bottles of hand sanitisers – if you require this item for your school on Monday please contact EA COVID 19 Operations Centre.
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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. This week is Dyslexia Awareness Week and to help celebrate the EA will be posting info on free resources and ideas to promote the cause. This year’s theme is ‘Breaking Through Barriers’. #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek #Dyslexia
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Thanks to our EOTAS staff who have been delivering food hampers to families most in need at this time. Families have been really appreciative of this support & this has further supported the strong relationships across the EOTAS community.
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EA CEO Sara Long and Chair Barry Mulholland joined the @NIAS999, @CCEA_info and four teacher training universities today to announce the integration of a ‘train the trainer’ model for Emergency Life Support into the teacher training curriculum.
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The Education Authority has announced the appointment of Sara Long as its new Chief Executive. Sara will commence her new role on 1 April 2019, taking over from Gavin Boyd, who has held the post of Chief Executive since 2014. Read more here –
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Information for parents! . Check out the latest High Five newsletter, with lots of ideas and info linked to the five steps of well-being #Take5
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From January 2019 EA plans to accept & process applications for pre-school and primary school places online for the September 2019 intake. The post primary school admission process for the September 2019 intake will remain the same. More information to follow soon.
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The Education Authority will be issuing letters to parents / guardians on behalf of post primary schools to advise on the outcome of their child’s post primary application. Letters for receipt on Thursday 4 June 2020.
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Is your child is due to start pre-school or primary school in September 2021? To assist your application please take a minute to watch this video. Subtitled versions in additional languages including sign language can be accessed on our website
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Another win for the North West! Huge congratulations as well to @LisnealCollege's Michael Allen, winner of the Award for Headteacher of the Year in a Secondary School! 🥇👏 #TeachingHeroes.
1/3 We thought we'd add in one final surprise. The 2021 Pearson National Teaching Award for Headteacher of the Year in a Secondary School (sponsored by @HaysEducationUK ) is awarded to Michael Allen (@michaelallen27 ) from @LisnealCollege ! 👏👏👏
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The Pre-School and Primary One online admissions portal will open on 7 January 2021 and close on 29 January for applications for the academic year commencing September 2021. Further information on the process will be available on the EA website from 18 December.
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EA update relating to free school meals / uniform grant applications 2020/21.
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Parents of pre-school children with special educational needs can download a range of home learning resources from our website. Check out
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POST PRIMARY APPLICATION - ONLINE.The Post-Primary application process takes place online this year, & will open at 12noon on 1 March 2021 & will remain open until 4pm on 16 March 2021. Please take the time to watch our information video to familiarise yourself with the process.
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POST-PRIMARY APPLICATION NOTIFICATION. The date for notification for post-primary applications has been brought forward to Saturday 12 June. Parents/guardians who have applied for a place for their child online will be able to login to the EA Post-Primary Application portal 1/4
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We are delighted to announce the launch of the REACH Programme which will provide youth work support for the emotional health and wellbeing of pupils within schools across Northern Ireland.
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The Department of Education has issued new guidance for pupils and students travelling to school or college on Education Authority, @Translink_NI and privately contracted services. It is now mandatory for all post primary age pupils to wear a face covering. Exemptions apply.
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POST-PRIMARY APPLICATION PARENT CHECKLIST.The Post-Primary application process will take place online, for the first time, in 2021. Please see our parent checklist that may help you prepare for the process or visit our website for more details.
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We are delighted to announce, through funding provided by @Education_NI, the provision of 20,000 new Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus devices to more than 1,100 schools across NI. 1/4
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EA is supporting World #AutismAwarenessWeek which takes place from 1 – 7 April, and aims to help raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Exciting news! We’ll be distributing books from next week onwards!
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RISE NI have a range on online information, including advice and resources to help parents, carers and children during Covid19. Visit
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Pre-school and primary school applications for September 2022 can be made from Monday 10 January. Take a minute to watch our video guiding you through the process. 👇
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In relation to school closures, decisions will be taken locally by schools depending on weather conditions in specific areas. EA website will be kept up to date with list of school closures
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Your school may be closed however EA's Education Welfare Service is still there for you. What help and support is available? Watch this short video to find out:
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Primary Schools – @Ed_Authority supports 'The Daily Mile’ which is an initiative that aims to improve the physical, social, emotional & mental health & wellbeing of children and young people. Learn more & find out how your school can sign up here -
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We are excited to announce that all pupils and teachers in Northern Ireland now have immediate access to @AdobeSpark with their @C2k_info. Find out more about @AdobeSpark in NI at @AdobeUK #AdobeEduCreative
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Recently added to C2K Media Library: Resources for teachers on blended learning. Primary👉Post-Primary👉Access all support materials any time 👉C2K Media Library&search: 'Learning from home' #SupportingLearning
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The Autism Advisory & Intervention Service have arranged workshops for the parents of children with a diagnosis of ASD. There are 4 different workshops available, details can be found here .You are required to enter access code to register E@par3nts2021
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As part of #GoodRelationsWeek, 10 schools from across Belfast and Derry/Londonderry have been recognised for achieving ‘School of Sanctuary’ status. Congratulations to the schools who received their awards today and for creating a warm and welcoming environment for everyone.
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Notice for Schools: In the event that your school has to close due to adverse weather, please report closure via C2k My School. Full list will then appear on the EA website to help keep parents informed. Full details here
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Free School Meal Payments.A payment will be made to the parents/ guardians of all children, including vulnerable children and children of key worker, who are entitled to Free Schools Meals for the period 4 January – 22 January. The payment will be made on Friday, 15th January.
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EA update relating to pre-school and primary admissions 2020/21.
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The online admissions process for post-primary schools opens on our website tomorrow, March 1 at 12 noon and will remain open until 4pm on 16 March. You can also check how your admissions choices might affect eligibility for transport assistance.
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Today our Educational Psychology Service is excited to launch its School Staff Wellbeing training. Over the week this evidence based training will cover topics such as school culture, developing a staff wellbeing policy and stress management.
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Our EA Literacy Service is continuing to support parents by making contacts and resources available on our website. Visit for useful resources on reading, writing and spelling.
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Free School Meals: Payments for free school meals will commence this week and continue fortnightly. Not all payments will be made on the same day it is expected it will take 10 days for payments to reach all recipients. For further information click here
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It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek! This year's theme is 'Find Your Brave'. Let's not forget that mental health begins at conception, the first 1001 days are when the foundations for lifelong mental health are laid.
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The ‘Welcome back to school primary resources’ pack for teachers,gives pupils the opportunity to reflect on their time at home, & think about thoughts and feeling on coming back to school. Pack includes.⭐️Guidance Notes.⭐️Presentation.⭐️Pupil Booklet.Visit
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WE ARE MOVING ONLINE. Applications for Free School Meals/School Uniform/Physical Education Clothing Allowance will be moving online for School Year 2021/22. All parents and guardians, including new applicants will need to apply online. 1/2
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During these difficult times, prioritising your health & wellbeing is more important than ever. Spend time doing the things you love, stay connected to friends and family online, or go for walks and take photos of nature. #KindnessMatters #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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Operation Encompass will launch in the Downpatrick area this coming term. It will see police share information with schools where there have been instances of domestic abuse where a child is present, so that immediate support can be provided.
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School Christmas holidays will run from 21 December to 3 January and free school meal payments to parents/carers are to cover this period. It is the intention that payments will be made week commencing 14 December, so families receive the money in their accounts before Christmas
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Today Mr Barry Mulholland takes up his post as Chairperson to the EA Board. We would like to welcome Mr Mulholland and look forward to working with him throughout his tenure as Chairperson. Read more here:
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EA is supporting #WorldDownSyndromeDay on 21 March 2019 and is encouraging staff & schools to wear #LotsOfSocks. You can wear odd socks, brightly coloured socks, long socks, printed socks or patterned socks on 21 March to help raise awareness of #WDSD19 @WorldDSDay
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Chief Executives of the seven main education bodies in Northern Ireland have issued a joint letter to the Secretary of State repeating their call for sustained investment, fair pay for all our staff & continued investment in the transformation of services.
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ONE WEEK TO GO. The Post-Primary application process will take place online, for the first time, in 2021. The application will be open from 12 noon on 1 March and will remain open until 4pm on 16 March. Please visit this link for more details.
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⚠️POST PRIMARY ADMISSIONS ⚠️. The Post-Primary online admissions process will open on Tuesday 1 February. Please take a few minutes to watch this video which helps explain the steps involved.
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EA Chief Executive, Sara Long joined staff at our distribution centre in Ballee who are working hard to deliver critical services for our children and young people in response to #Covid19 whilst adhering to Government and PHA advice to create a safe working environment.
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Congratulations to our new “Schools of Sanctuary”! Well done to school staff and pupils for their hard work and dedication to making their schools an inclusive, safe and welcoming place for everyone!
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APPLY ONLINE .Applications for Free School Meals/School Uniform/Physical Education Clothing Allowance can now be made online for School Year 2021/22. All parents and guardians, including new applicants will need to apply online. 1/3
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The Education Authority is currently processing the Summer Food Payments and payments will be made to bank accounts by the end of the week.
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Today is the start of @fosteringnet Foster Care Fortnight, and we’d like say a big thank you to our Children Looked After Education Project Team for the incredible and tireless work they do every day to make sure our Children Looked After have the best possible outcomes. #FCF21
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We are proud to announce that Operation Encompass has been rolled out to a further 325 schools. It is a partnership between @safeguardingni @PoliceServiceNI EA and schools, aimed at supporting children who witness domestic violence or abuse in the home.
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As part of our work to improve our services children with special educational needs and their families, we are proud to launch the online referral form for Statutory Assessment. Find out more here: .
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There has been great interest in ‘Cultivating Resilience within School Communities’ webinar, with Shane Martin, which took place today. Hoping to run this webinar again soon, for principals who haven’t had the chance to attend this time around!.
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HELP US SPREAD THE WORD.We are delighted that over 40,000 applications have been made for pre school and primary places for September 2021. If you know of any family who may not have applied for a place please show them this message. Apply online:
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Can you help us spread the word? .The application process for pre-school and primary admissions for September 2022 will close on 28 January at noon. We have had a fantastic response to date but we want to make sure that we reach anyone who has not yet applied. 1/2
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Applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the upcoming academic year are now open! Click here to apply: 📢As well as new applicants, parents of children who are already in receipt of FSMUA will need to apply again for this school year.
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We want to hear your views on two proposed frameworks to help transform special educational needs provision. Find out more here:
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Now's the time to apply for assistance towards the purchase of a school uniform to ensure you receive funding for the new school year. To apply, visit - Only one application form to be submitted for free school meals/school uniform allowance.
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Fall in love again with The Daily Mile - it's one year since we encouraged schools to sign up. Many children are now learning remotely but you can still love The Daily Mile at home. There are huge benefits for physical & mental health.
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Gillian Cuthbert, who as part of her role with EA, is the Chair of @niabf makes her #ChangeStartsWithUs pledge as part of #AntiBullyingWeek .Get involved and make your pledge today.
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🥳🥇 Huge CONGRATULATIONS to Marie Lindsay on a thoroughly deserved Gold Award for Lifetime Achievement at the Pearson National Teaching Awards! #TeachingHeroes.
1/4 Marie Lindsay from @stmarysderry is our 2021 Gold Winner of The Award for Lifetime Achievement sponsored by @educationgovuk ! Congratulations Marie, you #teachinghero! Can you believe former president @BillClinton was in on the surprise!?
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Parents should receive post-primary admissions letters on Saturday 1 June 2019. For help and advice, contact EA’s Helpline on 028 9598 5595 from 12 noon - 5 pm on Saturday 1 June and from 9am on Monday 3 June. Parents can also email postprimaryadmissions@eani.org.uk
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This work is so important for our children and young people. Thank you youth service staff for your dedication and hard work at this time #StayConnected.
Youth workers are working hard to meet the needs of young people during Covid-19. One aspect is the scale of the food boxes workers have made up across our hubs. @eayouthservice would like to take a moment to thank you all. Well done everyone.
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Goodluck to all students receiving their exam results this week! You have worked extremely hard during a very challenging and disruptive period. Well done also to the teachers and families who have supported students on this journey. #CelebrateNIStudents2021 #ExamResults2021
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Don't suffer in silence. Talk to someone about your mental health whether that be a friend, a family member, someone you trust or a professional. There's always someone to talk to:.Lifeline – 0808 808 8000.Samaritans – 116123 or email jo@samaritans.org .Childline - 0800 1111
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We are delighted to announce our Assistant Director of Youth Services, Arlene Kee has been inducted into Amizade’s Hall of Fame for her inspiring dedication to global service-learning! Arlene is one of only ten people in the organisation’s 25 year history to receive this award.
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SCHOOL ADMISSIONS SEPTEMBER 2022.Please see attached graphic outlining the key dates in the admissions process for pre-school, primary, and post-primary for enrolment in September 2022. For more information please visit
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Following the @metofficeNI weather warning for snow and ice, some school bus services may be disrupted tomorrow. Please be patient, take extra care and stay safe when travelling to and from school.
Weather warning from @metofficeNI for snow and ice later today until Wednesday - drive to suit the conditions and take extra care:
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Being kind to others doesn’t just benefit their mental health, it can lift our own mood and improve our mental health also. Helping those around you can reduce stress and have a positive impact on your emotional wellbeing. #KindnessMatters #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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A number of NI schools have been named as leaders in digital excellence at the 2023 ICT Excellence Awards. This competition celebrates excellence across our education system in the use of digital technologies. For full story visit: @C2k_info @CapitaPlc
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Check out the latest edition of the High Five Newsletter, packed with challenges, games and tips for your health and wellbeing – and don’t forget the closing date for entries for our art competition is Wednesday 10 June. Visit to read Issue 4.
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Further to Minister’s announcement that all schools are to be closed to pupils, EA would like to remind parents that Home to School Transport will not be operating from Mon 23 Mar. Parents are advised to make alternative transport arrangements as necessary until further notice.
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A food payment will be made to parents/guardians of all children entitled to Free Schools Meals for the period 25 Jan to 12 Feb. Payment will be in yr nominated bank account on Fri, 5 Feb. If we do not have a nominated bank account a cheque will be posted to you on Thur 4 Feb.
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Today is World Autism Awareness Day!.The EA Autism Advisory and Intervention Service continues to make support available for parents and young people on the EA Website. Information from the Service can be accessed below:.#WorldAutismAwarenessDay
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Are you interested in supporting and helping to improve the lives of children and young people in schools across Northern Ireland? To find out more about becoming a school governor and to download an application form visit - #niSchoolGov
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School transport likely to be affected in some areas tomorrow depending on conditions locally. Please be patient and stay safe when travelling to and from school.
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To celebrate the start of #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek we are posting information on free resources and ideas to promote the cause. 📅 October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and the theme is ‘Breaking Through Barriers’. #DAW22 | #BreakingThroughBarriers
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We need your help 📣. Provide your views on accessing information about Special Educational Needs from the EA and how this can be improved by completing this survey by Sunday 7th Nov. Link: #SEN #SEND #education #schools #NorthernIreland
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EA has successfully received more than 4500 applications on its new online system for pre-school and primary school places in the first number of hours. A small number of users have experienced some difficulties and EA is working to actively resolve these difficulties.
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Admissions criteria for post-primary schools has been published on our website, view admissions criteria here The Post-Primary application process will be online via EA website. This process opens at 12noon on 1 March 2021 until 4pm on 16 March 2021.
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Our Children Looked After team are delighted to be celebrating @VOYPIC Care Day and our champion is currently attending the Care Day Q&A with Children and Young People's Commissioners & Ombudsman from across UK & Ireland. #CareDay21
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We continue to monitor the weather warnings from @metofficeNI. School closures remain a possibility tomorrow (18 Jan). We will publish school closures as and when notificaton is received.
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