Paul Givan defends record on integrated schools: ‘Evidence shows I have been a minister for every sector when it comes to education’
Stormont education minister Paul Givan has defended his record on integrated education as he continues to come under fire for his decision to reject applications from two schools. The DUP minister ...
Calls for Paul Givan to ensure ‘action...not more empty words’ on support for children with special educational needs
Mr Givan said the proposals include “systemic reforms that will support: greater inclusion, identification of need, early ...
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DUP minister Paul Givan could be accused of ‘maintaining segregation’ following integrated schools rejection, says academic
An academic has said DUP minister Paul Givan could be accused of “maintaining segregation in education” following his decision to reject two schools for integrated status. The comments from Dr Matthew ...
Education minister Paul Givan under pressure after Northern Ireland’s largest school turned down for integrated status
Stormont education minister Paul Givan is under pressure after rejecting plans by Northern Ireland’s largest school to become ...
Givan warns over ‘difficult’ talks as teachers await pay offer
The Education Minister has issued a warning to teachers that any pay offer made in the next few weeks will have to be within the limits of public sector pay policy – and that means being affordable ...
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New legislation to address school uniforms hoped to be in by September 2025
New legislation aimed at making school uniform costs more affordable is hoped to be in law by September 2025, the Stormont education minister has said. Paul Givan said his draft School Uniforms Bills ...
Givan insists he followed the law in refusing integrated status for two schools
Bangor Academy and Rathmore Primary School, had applied for controlled integrated status from September 2025 but were both ...
Rail services axed and schools to shut ahead of Storm Eowyn red weather warning
A number of train companies including Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry have told customers not to travel on routes to Scotland and north Wales.
Givan rejects schools' bids to become integrated
In rejecting the bids, Givan said that there was not enough evidence that there would be enough Catholic pupils at each school for it to provide integrated education. He cited Stormont legislation ...
Northern Ireland’s leaders urged public to stay at home during severe weather
Northern Ireland’s leaders have urged the public to stay at home ahead of expected severe weather in the region across Friday. All schools in Northern Ireland have been advised to close on Friday amid ...
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New play equipment and computers for schools, Givan confirms
SCHOOLS in Fermanagh and South Tyrone will receive funding for new play equipment and desktop computers, the Education Minister has said.
Northern Ireland braces for red weather warning for wind
The red warning for the whole of Northern Ireland will be in force until 14:00 on Friday. It is the first time a red weather warning has been issued for Northern Ireland since an impact-based system ...