NI education2 days agoSmartphones could become illegal in NI schoolsThe education minister opens a consultation on whether to follow England on banning phones in schools.2 days ago20 Aug 2026'My mum was more nervous': Pupils across NI celebrate GCSE resultsOverall results in Northern Ireland in 2026 were relatively similar to those in 2025, which had been predicted.20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Tears of joy at Glengormley Integrated on GCSE results dayWe caught up with students from Integrated College Glengormley this morning for GCSE results day.20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026What to do if you didn't get the exam results you wantedSome pupils feel like failing an exam means having failed as a person, according to one school counsellor. 20 Aug 202619 Aug 2026Some GCSE and A-level subjects in NI to be scrapped in next few yearsThe exams body CCEA have said some subjects such as German and Economics will no longer run in the next few years.19 Aug 202618 Aug 2026Move to scrap German at GCSE and A-level described as 'short-sighted'The Northern Ireland exams board CCEA says the subjects will not be offered from the end of the decade.18 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Parents create 'lifeline' summer scheme after SEN provision fearsThose who attended have complex needs and conditions which require nursing care when they are at school.16 Aug 202613 Aug 2026A future pro-cyclist, a physicist and a Rolls Royce career: A-level grades rise Around 30.7% of A-level entries in Northern Ireland have been awarded A* or A grades in 2026 compared to 30.3% in 2025.13 Aug 202613 Aug 2026'I felt like I was going to be sick' - A-level results dayBBC News NI spoke to some students from Friends' School in Lisburn after they received their A-Level results.13 Aug 2026...