Stormont MLAs blast ‘evil sexual predator’ Donaldson Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s victims were commended for their bravery and dignity in the chamber he once served in. Evening Standard · Jun 23
Michelle McIlveen elected as DUP deputy leader She will serve alongside Gavin Robinson who has been re-elected as DUP leader. Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025
DUP defeated in bid to annul EU-based law change on livestock tracing rules Agriculture minister Andrew Muir branded the effort as ‘reckless’ and ‘bizarre’. Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025
"We have to keep fighting": Downpatrick group protest school merger at Department of Education A decision was made to merge three schools into one 1600-pupil school split over three sites in Downpatrick Belfast Live · Jan 12, 2023
School merger in Co Down branded "disgrace" by angry parents "We are left with no choice but to launch a campaign and call out this irresponsible, uninformed, and reckless decision." Belfast Live · Dec 1, 2022
Education Authority pressed to process emergency payments to substitute teachers Justin McCamphill, NASUWT national official for Northern Ireland, said the move "while overdue is nevertheless welcome" Belfast Live · Oct 20, 2022
Top GCSE grades in Northern Ireland fall with return of formal examinations The provisional figures released on Thursday show that in Northern Ireland 37% of students received a grade A/7 and above. The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022
A-level students celebrate results after ‘rollercoaster’ experience This year’s candidates sat their first public exams after two years of teacher-assessed grades due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022
A-level grades in Northern Ireland up on last comparative year as exams return In Northern Ireland 44% of students received a grade A or above, compared with 29.4% in 2019. The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022
NI student backing calls for a price cap on 'extortionate' school uniforms "We need to move away from the branded uniform, stop paying for a logo and move to cheaper alternatives." Belfast Live · Aug 14, 2022
Plans to introduce a price cap on Northern Ireland school uniform costs are 'crucial', campaigners say "By introducing a price cap all parents are protected from excessively priced uniforms" Belfast Live · Aug 13, 2022
Northern Ireland Education Minister urged to further increase school uniform grant as parents struggle with rising costs It has emerged that some schools are charging as much as £600 for parents to buy branded uniforms Belfast Live · Aug 9, 2022
Free school meals Northern Ireland: Campaigners question why 100,000 children fear going hungry "In many cases, classroom assistants, teachers, principals and other school staff have been buying children food and supporting families out of their own pockets" Belfast Live · Jun 8, 2022
Northern Ireland holiday food grants payment announced The scheme begins on July 1 Belfast Live · Jun 7, 2022
Belfast Live · May 23, 2022 Secondary school places: What to do if your child doesn't get into preferred school There is also advice available for parents to challenge the process if their child didn't get into their preferred school
The Independent UK · May 7, 2022 Alliance gain seat in Strangford as former education minister loses out DUP veteran Peter Weir lost his Assembly seat. He has served as an MLA since the formation of the Assembly in 1998.
Belfast Live · May 7, 2022 Strangford NI election results as TUV's Stephen Cooper misses out on MLA role The TUV suffered a blow as their candidate missed out on a seat
Belfast Live · May 6, 2022 NI Election 2022: Results on Friday night and what happens next Counting will continue on Saturday
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022 Masks no longer required in Northern Ireland’s post-primary schools after Easter Michelle McIlveen said the decision comes amid an improving situation in the pandemic.
Belfast Live · Mar 21, 2022 Education Minister announces 28 schools in Northern Ireland to benefit from £794m investment It's expected the investment will benefit 25,000 pupils at schools across Northern Ireland
The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022 Assembly passes integrated education Bill after UUP refuses to back petition of concern DUP Education Minister Michelle McIlveen that the Bill would have ‘far-reaching’ consequences for the education system.
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022 Teachers reject ‘inadequate’ pay offer amid union strike warning Education Minister Michelle McIlveen said she was disappointed with the outcome of the pay negotiations.
The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022 Legal challenge warning over decision to stand down teaching regulator Education Minister Michelle McIlveen suspended the GTCNI in December.
Belfast Live · Jan 26, 2022 Education Minister says 'considerable work' being done on sex education in NI schools One MLA claimed that for many young people "the first time they hear of or learn about sexual consent is at university"