Paul Givan12 Oct 2026Campaigners claim minister attempting to undermine 'Holiday Hunger Bill' The education minister has warned it would immediately cost his department £20m a year at a time when it is already struggling to balance its budget.12 Oct 202630 Sept 2026Givan calls for boycott of meeting due to 'unacceptable behaviour'Departmental officials due to be questioned about integrated education on Wednesday will now not appear.30 Sept 202625 Sept 2026PM tells Stormont parties to be 'realistic' in budget negotiationsThe prime minister Andy Burnham said that he did not have “unlimited funds”. 25 Sept 202621 Sept 2026Teacher unions to start action short of strike over workload pressuresAll five of Northern Ireland's teaching unions will take part in the action from Monday, 28 September.21 Sept 202611 Sept 2026'I'm so happy girls can wear trousers to school'Guidelines stipulate that school uniform policies for the 2027/28 school year onwards must include the option for girls to wear trousers.11 Sept 202611 Sept 2026Stormont in 'substantive negotiation' about budget with UK governmentNorthern Ireland Executive parties had rejected an initial £1.1bn package over three years that was offered on Monday.11 Sept 20268 Sept 2026Children with a parent on benefits no longer eligible for priority pre-school placeThe Education Authority said "arrangements to implement the change will begin immediately".8 Sept 20262 Sept 2026'Burnout, stress and anxiety' leading to industrial action for teachers Northern Ireland's five teaching unions voted for industrial action if their grievances concerning workload were not addressed.2 Sept 20261 Sept 2026Integrated education campaigners have 'lost their way' says ministerPaul Givan has said there is a need for "real and frank conversations" about the sector and how "real integration" is achieved.1 Sept 2026...
