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ASCL Northern Ireland is an integral part of @ASCL_UK and works to shape education policy, support our members and the children they serve.

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Joined September 2023
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Teachers who know more about pedagogy tend to be less stressed and make better use of class time. See what the latest data reveal about teachers’ knowledge around the world: oecd.org/en/publications/res…
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Could be a crunch week for plans to reform employment law in NI as the Economy Minister seeks Executive agreement on her Good Jobs Bill. The DUP bottom line on this is not clear. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq6p…
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The NI rollout of the new Bromcom School Management System (SMS) is now well underway in Primary Schools with pilots complete and over 400 schools scheduled to go live on Bromcom before the end of term. ✅ Following transition, schools will benefit from streamlined data management, reduced administrative workload and strengthened collaboration between schools, families and EA support services. For a full update on our progress to date and timelines for the remainder of the rollout, watch our latest EdIS News Video with EdIS Senior Project Manager, Marie Conlon. ➡️ vimeo.com/1190494998/5ce857c… #EdIS | #EducationNI
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📢 The Education Authority’s 8-week public consultation on the Enhanced Support Model closes next Friday 22nd May. 🗣️ There is still time for your voice to be heard. We want to hear from: 👨‍👩‍👧 Parents & carers 🎓 Pupils & young people 🏫 School staff 🤝 Partner organisations Your feedback will help shape how support for children and young people with SEN is delivered in the future. You can get involved in our consultation at the link below. 👉 ow.ly/GHV750YYXLz 📅 Closing date: Friday 22 May 2026.
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🎥 TransformED School Leaders’ Conference 2026 🎊 We brought together over 600 school leaders to reflect on the past year of TransformED and set out plans for the future of education. It was a day filled with insights, evidence and innovation which will help us continue to transform education in Northern Ireland. To find out more about the #TransformED strategy and delivery plan, visit: education-ni.gov.uk/news/giv… #TransformED
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🎤Meet the speakers | TransformED School Leaders’ Conference On Thursday, 14 May, the TransformED School Leaders’ Conference will bring together international experts to share powerful insights, challenge thinking, and inform what comes next for system development. ➡️ Swipe to see who will be speaking.
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The Committee is examining the General Teaching Council Bill and would like your views on the Council’s functions, how it should be run and what reforms are needed. To contact us, please complete our survey here: lk.cmte.fyi/nDtZ
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School Governor Webinar Training Term 2 now live. Register today 👇
The Board of Governor training programme 2025/26, is live with some exciting new webinars (see below) planned for after Christmas. ➡️ Irish Medium Induction Webinar - 15 January at 7pm ➡️ The Role of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson - 04 February at 12noon ➡️ Leading Health and Safety for Governors - 05 February at 7pm ➡️ The GDPR for Governors - 17 February at 1pm ➡️ Effective Governance - 18 February at 12noon ➡️ The GDPR for Governors - 19 February at 1pm ➡️ Health, Wellbeing and Attendance of Teachers - 24 February at 12.30pm ➡️ Legal Services for School Governors - 03 March at 12noon ➡️ Understanding Diversity & Inclusion/ Disability & Reasonable Adjustments - 11 March at 12.30pm ➡️ SEND Implementation Training & Update for Governors - 12 March at 12.30pm ➡️ Effective Governance - 19 March at 7pm ➡️ Irish Medium Effective Governance - 23 April at 7pm To book: ow.ly/RfNj50XM9bx #SchoolGovernance
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📣 Update on Statutory Assessment Process The EA is improving the Special Educational Needs statutory assessment request/referral process. The changes to the process will take effect from 12th January 2026 and will bring benefits for parents and schools. It will involve the online portal for requests/referrals moving to EA Connect. This user-friendly platform is already home to several key services delivered by EA to support schools, pupils, and their families. Read more: ow.ly/MGWo50XGmmR
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📣 Further Advice on Storm Bram 📣 All schools are advised to keep pupils indoors throughout the day and, if practical, to cancel after school activities. They should also be flexible on school leaving times, for example allowing older siblings to go home early when younger brothers or sisters are leaving to avoid multiple journeys for parents. Parents should be aware of the potential for disruption to school transport this afternoon, as it is possible that school transport services may be cancelled at short notice due to deteriorating conditions. Accordingly, parents should endeavour to make contingency plans in case they have to collect their children from school. The situation is being kept under review centrally by the Education Authority and Department of Education. Liaison is ongoing with other public authorities under established civil contingency arrangements. Information on the Met Office weather warnings and the areas covered is available here: ow.ly/zuqk50XGbSR Schools situated in or close the amber warning zone should be mindful of the risks of high winds, power outages, damage to buildings, and significant disruption to transport services.
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We all react, respond and feel differently. Whatever emotions you're experiencing - we can help you manage them 💙 Call our free and confidential helpline on 08000 562 561
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Job Listing: Teacher of Mathematics to GCSE gbani.org/jobs/teacher-of-ma…
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Listen to Commissioner @ChrisNICCY on @bbcradioulster's Talkback with @williamcrawley yesterday. Visit NICCY's YouTube channel for the full interview youtu.be/CqWESfMfCn4 💙🩷🧡💚❤️ #ForEveryChildEveryRight.
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🚀 The EdIS Digital Literacy and Wellbeing in the Age of AI Conference explored how education systems can adapt to the challenges and opportunities presented by Generative AI. It emphasised digital literacy as human literacy, highlighting the need for critical thinking, adaptability, online safety, and ethical use of technology in education. 🗣️ Presentations were given by @SWGfL_Official, @ineqegroup, Common Sense Education and EdIS/C2k with speakers joining a discussion panel along with representatives from @CCEA_info and The Safeguarding Board NI. Teachers and pupils shared their experiences around digital literacy and wellbeing in panel discussions and seminars. Taking part were students from Blessed Trinity College, Belfast and St Patrick's Primary School, Mayobridge as well as teachers from Blessed Trinity, Cedar Lodge School, St Patrick's PS, Mayobridge and St Colman's College, Newry. ➡️ To view videos from the Conference visit: ow.ly/bj9B50XxFfm #EdISAgeofAI | #AIinEducation | #EdIS | @C2k_info | @safeguardingni | @TrinityBelfast | @st_colmans | @Cedarlodgesch
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Members of the Education Committee after the Assembly passed its motion on Outdoor Learning in Schools: L-R MLAs Michelle Guy, Cara Hunter, Chairperson Nick Mathison and Jon Burrows. Artwork by Helen Gomez.
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A pleasure to welcome @paulgivan to #ASCLNI2025 & hear his vision for the TransformEd Strategy and the future of school leadership in #NorthernIreland. Thank you for joining us & taking questions from delegates. (here with ASCL NI Presidential Trio, NI Director, @pepediiasio)
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Job Listing: Teacher of Technology and Design to GCSE gbani.org/jobs/teacher-of-te…
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School Uniforms Guidelines has been issued to schools ahead of statutory provisions, which are anticipated to come into effect for the 2026/27 school year. Find out more: education-ni.gov.uk/news/gui…
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There is one week left to respond to the Committee's inquiry into a Strategic Review of current SEN provision and Transformation agenda. More information here: lk.cmte.fyi/j6gxPlease Email: [email protected]
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The Education Authority has announced significant savings measures to address an unprecedented financial shortfall in the region of £300m. Unlike in previous years, significant additional funding is unlikely to be made available to address the funding gap. The savings will begin to take effect from this month. Education services in NI have faced growing and increasingly unsustainable budgetary shortfalls for a number of years. For full details of the measures: ow.ly/3tr150Xn1k3
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