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Free periods? Period poverty, its impact on education, and policy responses to the issue

Period poverty is a topical issue, globally and within the United Kingdom (UK). Recently, there has been some concern about

The finances of Northern Ireland’s schools have been in the spotlight for some time. For example, the Northern Ireland Affairs

This week sees people across Northern Ireland getting interested and involved in science through the Northern Ireland Science Festival.

In 2016 the former Minister for Education, Peter Weir MLA, spoke of wanting to address composite classes, whereby a single

The Assembly Education Service engaged with more than 80,000 young people during the last mandate. The aim of this work

Education and training are key factors in economic progress, acting as a means of raising productivity. Whilst other factors can

How can we ensure that children’s early years lay firm foundations for the future? During the first five years of

How well is the compulsory education system supporting demand for STEM skills in Northern Ireland? Skills development is critical in

The growth of special educational needs and the implementation of new legislation point to challenges ahead. There has been a