It’s checkmate for Hydebank young offenders!

Young offenders at Hydebank Wood College are turning to the noble sporting pursuit of chess as a distraction from the isolation of prison life.




Givan launches consultation on new organisation to support controlled schools

Education Minister Paul Givan has today launched a public consultation on proposals to establish a new organisation to support controlled schools across Northern Ireland.




Publication of ‘Children’s Social Care Statistics for Northern Ireland 2024/25’

The Department of Health has today published ‘Children’s Social Care Statistics for Northern Ireland 2024/25’.




Archibald launches new Skills Action Plan

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has unveiled a new Skills Action Plan that sets out how her Department will work in partnership to build the local skills base and deliver a sustainable, prosperous economy.




Adult and Youth Reoffending in Northern Ireland (2022/23 Cohort) Published Today

The Department of Justice (DoJ) today published Research and Statistics Bulletin: Adult and Youth Reoffending In Northern Ireland (2022/23 Cohort)’.