A full return to school by all pupils in the North of Ireland “may not be possible for some time”,…
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Minister rules out stats tool for exam grades
SCHOOLS in the North of Ireland will calculate GCSE, AS and A-Level grades to be awarded to their pupils in…
‘Children playing larger role in virus transmission’
CHILDREN play “a larger role in transmission of the virus than we previously realised”, according to the North’s Chief Scientific…
Irresponsible to proceed with transfer tests – Mullan
SINN Féin’s Karen Mullan said today that plans to conduct unofficial transfer tests should be scrapped and alternative post-primary transfer…
Mullan: We back Assembly recall on school reopening
SINN Féin will back a recall of the Assembly on the need for an urgent review on the re-opening of…
Mullan: Minister must cancel transfer tests
SINN Féin’S Education spokesperson Karen Mullan has called on the Education Minister to listen to the calls from parents, teachers…
Durkan repeats call to scrap 2021 exams
THE SDLP’S mark H Durkan has repeated his call for GCSE and A Level exams in 2021 to be cancelled…
Department’s U-turn over cash for school counselling
THE Department of Education (DE) has reversed a decision not to allow schools to pay for counselling for pupils using…
Durkan criticises Minister for exams ‘short-sighted approach’
THE SDLP’s Mark H Durkan has expressed disappointment that Education Minister Peter Weir remains steadfast in his commitment to ensuring…
Mullan condemns intimidation of school staff
SINN Féin’s Education spokesperson Karen Mullan has expressed deep concern at reports of individuals entering local schools and allegedly intimidating…