ASCL Northern Ireland is an integral part of @ASCL_UK and works to shape education policy, support our members and the children they serve.
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ASCLNorthernIreland retweeted
May 24
Teachers who know more about pedagogy tend to be less stressed and make better use of class time.
See what the latest data reveal about teachers’ knowledge around the world: oecd.org/en/publications/res…
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ASCLNorthernIreland retweeted
May 23
Could be a crunch week for plans to reform employment law in NI as the Economy Minister seeks Executive agreement on her Good Jobs Bill. The DUP bottom line on this is not clear. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq6p…
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May 22
Good to get some clarity on this:
May 22
Any ban on social media for under 16s agreed at Westminster will also apply in Northern Ireland. That's according to the UK's online safety minister who says the Government is committed to introducing restrictions, and young people here have been having their say.
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ASCLNorthernIreland retweeted
May 15
The NI rollout of the new Bromcom School Management System (SMS) is now well underway in Primary Schools with pilots complete and over 400 schools scheduled to go live on Bromcom before the end of term.
✅ Following transition, schools will benefit from streamlined data management, reduced administrative workload and strengthened collaboration between schools, families and EA support services.
For a full update on our progress to date and timelines for the remainder of the rollout, watch our latest EdIS News Video with EdIS Senior Project Manager, Marie Conlon.
➡️ vimeo.com/1190494998/5ce857c…
#EdIS | #EducationNI
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ASCLNorthernIreland retweeted
May 13
📢 The Education Authority’s 8-week public consultation on the Enhanced Support Model closes next Friday 22nd May.
🗣️ There is still time for your voice to be heard.
We want to hear from:
👨👩👧 Parents & carers
🎓 Pupils & young people
🏫 School staff
🤝 Partner organisations
Your feedback will help shape how support for children and young people with SEN is delivered in the future.
You can get involved in our consultation at the link below.
👉 ow.ly/GHV750YYXLz
📅 Closing date: Friday 22 May 2026.
ALT Children engaged in educational activities with text about a public consultation on the Enhanced Support Model closing May 22nd.
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ASCLNorthernIreland retweeted
May 14
🎥 TransformED School Leaders’ Conference 2026 🎊
We brought together over 600 school leaders to reflect on the past year of TransformED and set out plans for the future of education.
It was a day filled with insights, evidence and innovation which will help us continue to transform education in Northern Ireland.
To find out more about the #TransformED strategy and delivery plan, visit: education-ni.gov.uk/news/giv…
#TransformED
#OneYearOn
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May 11
Good piece by @robbeorn on @BBCnireland explaining the the relative challenges for northern students applying for places in Irish universities versus higher ed applications in the UK bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c626…
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ASCLNorthernIreland retweeted
May 10
🎤Meet the speakers | TransformED School Leaders’ Conference
On Thursday, 14 May, the TransformED School Leaders’ Conference will bring together international experts to share powerful insights, challenge thinking, and inform what comes next for system development.
➡️ Swipe to see who will be speaking.
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ALT Illustrated with added images of speakers and text "Paul Givan MLA, Daniel T. Willingham, Carl Hendrick and Tim Oates.
ALT Illustrated graphic with added images of speakers and text "Lucy Crehan, Dr Harold Hislop, Christine Counsell, Noeleen Tiffney"
ALT Illustrated graphic with added images of speakers and text "Garry Matthewson, Alistair Hamill, Hardip Begol and Dr Keir Bloomer"
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This week’s @ASCLNI newsletter is out! This includes further information on our Spring Conference which is taking place on 27 May. vimeo.com/1190075917?share=c…
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Contributions from @CCEA_info, @Ed_Authority Tim Oates CBE, Quilter Financial Planning, Chris Jones (SMARTCurriculum) & Middletown Centre for Autism. This is a free event, open to ASCL members and non-members. To secure your place, please visit ascl.org.uk/ni/springconf
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ASCLNorthernIreland retweeted
The Committee is examining the General Teaching Council Bill and would like your views on the Council’s functions, how it should be run and what reforms are needed. To contact us, please complete our survey here: lk.cmte.fyi/nDtZ
ALT Graphic image showing a male teacher wearing a navy jumper over a blue and white checked shirt looking on as a young pupil wearing a white shirt and blue/white striped tie writes on paper. Around the classroom image is text reading 'Committee for Education: General Teaching Council Bill Inquiry' at the top and to the bottom 'Your views are important - please tell us what you think. Closing date: Friday 6th February 2025.'
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#ASCLmembers: the first video briefing and newsletter of the new year for members in #NorthernIreland is out now and includes details of the next ASCL NI policy forum, CCEA Examinations Officer Workshops, and the latest on teachers’ pay 2025/26: ow.ly/7QI850XTu9T
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ASCLNorthernIreland retweeted
School Governor Webinar Training Term 2 now live. Register today 👇
19 Dec 2025
The Board of Governor training programme 2025/26, is live with some exciting new webinars (see below) planned for after Christmas.
➡️ Irish Medium Induction Webinar - 15 January at 7pm
➡️ The Role of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson - 04 February at 12noon
➡️ Leading Health and Safety for Governors - 05 February at 7pm
➡️ The GDPR for Governors - 17 February at 1pm
➡️ Effective Governance - 18 February at 12noon
➡️ The GDPR for Governors - 19 February at 1pm
➡️ Health, Wellbeing and Attendance of Teachers - 24 February at 12.30pm
➡️ Legal Services for School Governors - 03 March at 12noon
➡️ Understanding Diversity & Inclusion/ Disability & Reasonable Adjustments - 11 March at 12.30pm
➡️ SEND Implementation Training & Update for Governors - 12 March at 12.30pm
➡️ Effective Governance - 19 March at 7pm
➡️ Irish Medium Effective Governance - 23 April at 7pm
To book: ow.ly/RfNj50XM9bx
#SchoolGovernance
ALT Hands typing on a laptop keyboard inside a blue circle, promoting the Board of Governor Training Programme Term 2 by the Education Authority.
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Important information for school leaders ❗️📣
Jan 4
URGENT: All emergency school closures need to be notified to DE via the Exceptional Closures App and recorded via the MY SCHOOL Portal.
Closures can be submitted through: c2kschools.net
It is essential that you complete the second step of this process to ensure that your closure appears on both the NI Direct website and the BBC website.
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23 Dec 2025
Our offices are now closed and will reopen on 2 January.
From all the ASCL team, we send you our best wishes for #Christmas and 2026.
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19 Dec 2025
From all the team at ASCL Northern Ireland, we send you our best wishes for a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
#NorthernIreland #ASCLmembers #education
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18 Dec 2025
#ASCLmembers: it's the final video briefing of 2025 for members in #NorthernIreland, with topics including changes to the SEN statutory assessment process, the next ASCLNI Policy Forum , and consultations on onscreen examinations and school attendance: ow.ly/1iN650XLw3j
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15 Dec 2025
The @Ipsos_in_the_UK Veracity Index 2025 has teaching as the fourth most trusted profession (82%) behind nurses, engineers and doctors.
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14 Dec 2025
Despite the very clear challenges school leaders face, this from Seán Dillon, Principal of Primate Dixon PS, Coalisland is very inspiring.
14 Dec 2025
"You are coming in to do a job that you're never going to grow rich at, but you are doing the best & most important job in the world."
Seán Dillon will retire from teaching this week after 49 years - 38 as a principal.
@NewsDeclan asked him for his message to new teachers.
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