Independent Assessment Panel launches Teacher Survey and Call for Evidence
The Independent Review of Assessment Panel has launched a Teacher Survey and Call for Evidence to help shape future assessment policy and practice in Northern Ireland.
Givan launches RAISE funded holiday revision scheme to support exam preparation
Education Minister Paul Givan has today provided guidance to schools on how they can access funds to meet the costs of providing a Holiday Revision Scheme.
Givan welcomes pre-schools expanding to full-time provision
Education Minister Paul Givan has today welcomed the first cohort of pre-schools to expand their provision to full-time sessions under the Pre-School Standardisation Programme.
Kimmins launches consultation on introducing fees for some statutory planning functions
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has today launched a public consultation to introduce planning fees for non-material change and discharge of conditions planning applications.
Zack Polanski responds to Keir Starmer conference speech: lacking substance, direction and solutions
Reacting to Keir Starmer’s speech to the Labour Party conference today in Liverpool, Green Party leader, Zack Polanski, said:
“Keir Starmer’s speech lacked substance and direction and provided yet another example of Labour benchmarking itself against Reform.
“They have no real solutions to address people’s concerns around economic insecurity, falling living standards and public service cuts.
“This government ignores the climate crisis and continues to arm the genocidal Israeli regime.
“These are not the actions of a serious government delivering for our country. They are the actions of a government that is out of touch and out of ideas, full of empty words and desperately reaching to be re-elected.
“It is time for bold ideas and bold leadership: a wealth tax on the super rich, investment in public services and action to defend the NHS. And a time for making the correct choices such as scrapping the two child benefit cap to lift children out of poverty and bringing water back into public ownership.
“The Green Party is ready transform this country by offering a bold, positive alternative to a failing Labour government. One with clear action and delivery.”