Publications

Letter to Principals regarding Delivering social change project on improving literacy and numeracy.

The purpose of this statistical release is to present basic enrolment figures for schools and for children in funded pre-school education for 2012/13. The data are taken from the school enrolments census, which was conducted in October 2012. 

This Circular is to inform schools about the findings of the Education and Training Inspectorate’s (ETI) report “A Baseline Survey of Road Safety Education in Primary and Post-Primary Schools across Northern Ireland”.

Information on the common funding scheme for the financial year 2013/2014.

A summary of key Northern Ireland Education statistics from 2000/01 to 2012/13.

This report outlines the key findings from a survey of the use of computer based assessment by primary schools. The survey had three main components;

The Department of Education savings delivery plan for Budget 2011-15

This report is an evidence-based snapshot of the project's status at the time of the
review. It reflects the views of the independent review team, based on information
evaluated over the period of the review and is delivered to the SRO immediately at

If a child of compulsory school age is registered at a school it is essential that they attend their school regularly and maintain a pattern of good attendance throughout their school career. This is a guide to help parents.

This leaflet tells parents:

This circular is to remind school authorities of:

This Circular is to remind schools about the number of days that schools should be open to pupils and the minimum hours under instruction required on these days.

This policy provides Arms Length Bodies (ALBs) with advice on the application of public sector pay policy where staff are temporarily undertaking acting-up appointments or additional duties and responsibilities.

Guidance notes and application form for the Youth Capital Funding Scheme for Voluntary Organisations 2013-2014

These procedures are designed to assist Boards of Governors and Employing Authorities in adopting a consistent approach in instances where the work or aspects of the work of a Principal or Teacher is giving cause for concern.

Funding Authorities issue formal Budget notification letters to their respective schools to confirm details of their budget shares each year.

This circular, issued by the Department of Education, amends and replaces Annex A of Circular 2013/10.

A four part review of statutory computer based assessment, policy and practice.

Previous Budget pages are as follows

The Department is required by Article 78 of the Education Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 to prepare after the end of each financial year a statement showing the total amount of grants actually made during that year to Grant Maintained Integrated schools (GMIS) under the