Free periods? Period poverty, its impact on education, and policy responses to the issue
Reading Time: 7 minutes Period poverty is a topical issue, globally and within the United Kingdom (UK). Recently, there has been some concern about
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Education
We don’t need no education!
Reading Time: 8 minutes The finances of Northern Ireland’s schools have been in the spotlight for some time. For example, the Northern Ireland Affairs
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How is Northern Ireland performing in science, technology, engineering and maths?
Reading Time: 5 minutes This week sees people across Northern Ireland getting interested and involved in science through the Northern Ireland Science Festival.
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Are composite classes bad for children?
Reading Time: 4 minutes In 2016 the former Minister for Education, Peter Weir MLA, spoke of wanting to address composite classes, whereby a single
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The Northern Ireland Assembly and the School Curriculum
Reading Time: 5 minutes The Assembly Education Service engaged with more than 80,000 young people during the last mandate. The aim of this work
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Economic impact of cuts to the Higher Education sector
Reading Time: 3 minutes Education and training are key factors in economic progress, acting as a means of raising productivity. Whilst other factors can
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An equal start? Overcoming early disadvantage
Reading Time: 3 minutes How can we ensure that children’s early years lay firm foundations for the future? During the first five years of
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Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM)
Reading Time: 3 minutes How well is the compulsory education system supporting demand for STEM skills in Northern Ireland? Skills development is critical in
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Changes ahead for special educational needs
Reading Time: 3 minutes The growth of special educational needs and the implementation of new legislation point to challenges ahead. There has been a
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