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Mark Browne @DEpermsec

Official account for Mark Browne, Permanent Secretary at the Department of Education, NI.

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Mark Browne retweeted
Education NI
@Education_NI
7 Nov 2024
Please support the @asthmalungni #AsthmaAtSchool campaign. Schools can download and display a free poster, which includes vital health advice on what to do if a child has an asthma attack and when to call 999: bit.ly/3LRHN5r

Asthma at School campaign poster

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Asthma Lung UK Northern Ireland
@asthmalungni
7 Nov 2024
Today we launch our #AsthmaAtSchool campaign in Northern Ireland! We want children with asthma to live well and thrive in school. Schools can get involved by displaying our new poster on what to do if a child has an asthma attack: bit.ly/3LRHN5r
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Mark Browne@DEpermsec
17 Oct 2024
Thanks to Principal, Bernadette Lyttle @TrinityBelfast for hosting the annual EDLG meeting & for sharing her successful approach to managing attendance. A great opportunity to share & learn from colleagues @EducationScot @educationgovuk @WelshGovernment @Economy_NI
Representatives from Education Departments in England, Scotland and Wales. Also Principal of Blessed Trinity College

ALT Representatives from Education Departments in England, Scotland and Wales. Also Principal of Blessed Trinity College

Representatives from Education Departments in England Scotland and Wales and students from Blessed Trinity College

ALT Representatives from Education Departments in England Scotland and Wales and students from Blessed Trinity College

Viewing the greenhouse at Blessed Trinity. Representatives from DE NI, DfE and Education Scotland talking to teachers.

ALT Viewing the greenhouse at Blessed Trinity. Representatives from DE NI, DfE and Education Scotland talking to teachers.

Talking to students Department of Education Scotland.

ALT Talking to students Department of Education Scotland.

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Mark Browne retweeted
Education NI
@Education_NI
1 Oct 2024
Last few days remaining to apply to the public appointment competition for the position of Chairperson to the Board of the Education Authority. Closing date for receipt of applications is 3 October 2024 at 4pm. More info - education-ni.gov.uk/news/cha… @Ed_Authority

Education NI
@Education_NI
12 Sep 2024
The Department of Education has launched a public appointments competition to appoint a Chairperson to the Board of the Education Authority (EA). Read more: education-ni.gov.uk/news/cha…
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Mark Browne retweeted
Education NI
@Education_NI
27 Sep 2024
It is the final day to provide your views on the School Uniform Policy Consultation. Information about the consultation is available here - education-ni.gov.uk/consulta… The consultation period closes today, Friday 27 September at 17:00.

Education NI
@Education_NI
13 Sep 2024
Education Minister @paulgivan has made a final call for views on the school uniform policy consultation. To date, the Department has received over 3,500 consultation responses. Read more - education-ni.gov.uk/news/fin… Information about the consultation is available here - education-ni.gov.uk/consulta… The consultation period will run until 27 September 2024.
School Uniform Policy Consultation

ALT School Uniform Policy Consultation
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Mark Browne retweeted
Education NI
@Education_NI
23 Sep 2024
Final call to provide your views on the School Uniform Policy Consultation. There is less than a week remaining in the consultation period, which runs until 27 September 2024. Information about the consultation is available here - education-ni.gov.uk/consulta…

Education NI
@Education_NI
13 Sep 2024
Education Minister @paulgivan has made a final call for views on the school uniform policy consultation. To date, the Department has received over 3,500 consultation responses. Read more - education-ni.gov.uk/news/fin… Information about the consultation is available here - education-ni.gov.uk/consulta… The consultation period will run until 27 September 2024.
School Uniform Policy Consultation

ALT School Uniform Policy Consultation

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Mark Browne@DEpermsec
12 Sep 2024
The role of EA Chairperson is an exciting opportunity to make real and impactful change to the lives of children, young people and their families in Northern Ireland. Further information and an application pack is available here: clarendonexecutive.com/caree…

Education NI
@Education_NI
12 Sep 2024
The Department of Education has launched a public appointments competition to appoint a Chairperson to the Board of the Education Authority (EA). Read more: education-ni.gov.uk/news/cha…
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I was delighted to cut the ribbon at Sion Mills Integrated Primary School and Nursery Unit as it transforms to Controlled Status. It was wonderful to meet the Principal, Louise Kingh, the staff, pupils and wider school community. @IEFNI @niciebelfast @Ed_Authority @CSSC_NI
Mark Browne visiting Sion Mills Integrated Primary School and Nursery Unit.

ALT Mark Browne visiting Sion Mills Integrated Primary School and Nursery Unit.

Mark Browne visiting Sion Mills Integrated Primary School and Nursery Unit.

ALT Mark Browne visiting Sion Mills Integrated Primary School and Nursery Unit.

Mark Browne visiting Sion Mills Integrated Primary School and Nursery Unit.

ALT Mark Browne visiting Sion Mills Integrated Primary School and Nursery Unit.

Mark Browne visiting Sion Mills Integrated Primary School and Nursery Unit.

ALT Mark Browne visiting Sion Mills Integrated Primary School and Nursery Unit.
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Mark Browne retweeted
Education Authority
@Ed_Authority
3 Sep 2024
The Education Authority (EA) has launched a series of resources to help schools, parents and children and young people address bullying type behaviour in schools. This includes a model ‘Addressing Bullying Behaviour in Schools’ policy template that schools can tailor to support and meet the needs of their children and young people. Read the full story: eani.org.uk/news/ea-launch-n…
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Mark Browne retweeted
Education NI
@Education_NI
3 Sep 2024
During a visit to @St_Columbanus College the Education Minister, @paulgivan launched new guidance to support school leaders on the use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including at break and lunch times. Read more - education-ni.gov.uk/news/gui… @Ed_Authority @InfoCcms
Students from St Columbanus Bangor chatting to Education Minister Paul GIvan

ALT Students from St Columbanus Bangor chatting to Education Minister Paul GIvan

Students from St Columbanus Bangor chatting to Education Minister Paul GIvan

ALT Students from St Columbanus Bangor chatting to Education Minister Paul GIvan

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Mark Browne retweeted
Education NI
@Education_NI
3 Sep 2024
Education Minister @paulgivan has today issued new guidance to support school leaders in restricting the personal use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including at break and lunch times. Read more - education-ni.gov.uk/news/gui… @Ed_Authority @InfoCcms
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Mark Browne retweeted
Education NI
@Education_NI
22 Aug 2024
Education Minister @paulgivan has welcomed the success of Northern Ireland’s students receiving their GCSE results today. The Minister met with students at Dromore High School and spoke to them about their results and their plans for the future. Read more - education-ni.gov.uk/news/min…
Education Minister Paul Givan pictured at Dromore High School with pupils receiving GCSE results.

ALT Education Minister Paul Givan pictured at Dromore High School with pupils receiving GCSE results.

Education Minister Paul Givan pictured at Dromore High School with a pupil receiving GCSE results.

ALT Education Minister Paul Givan pictured at Dromore High School with a pupil receiving GCSE results.

Education Minister Paul Givan pictured at Dromore High School with pupils receiving GCSE results.

ALT Education Minister Paul Givan pictured at Dromore High School with pupils receiving GCSE results.

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Mark Browne retweeted
Education NI
@Education_NI
15 Aug 2024
Education Minister @paulgivan has congratulated young people receiving their BTEC, AS and A level examination results today. The Minister also met with students at @belfasthighsch1 and spoke to them about their results and their plans for the future. Read more – education-ni.gov.uk/news/min…
Education Minister Paul Givan pictured at Belfast High school in Newtownabbey with pupils Holly Lundie and Amy French

ALT Education Minister Paul Givan pictured at Belfast High school in Newtownabbey with pupils Holly Lundie and Amy French

Education Minister Paul Givan pictured at Belfast High school in Newtownabbey with Principal Mrs Charlotte Weir and pupils Madison McFadden , Eva Wilson, Daniel Harvey, Jayden Lloyd and Holly Beckinsale,

ALT Education Minister Paul Givan pictured at Belfast High school in Newtownabbey with Principal Mrs Charlotte Weir and pupils Madison McFadden , Eva Wilson, Daniel Harvey, Jayden Lloyd and Holly Beckinsale,

Education Minister pictured at Belfast High school in Newtowanbbey on “A” level results day with Daniel Harvey and Jayden Lloyd

ALT Education Minister pictured at Belfast High school in Newtowanbbey on “A” level results day with Daniel Harvey and Jayden Lloyd

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Mark Browne retweeted
Education NI
@Education_NI
7 Aug 2024
The Department of Education has awarded the construction contract for the Strule Shared Education Campus to Woodvale Lowry Joint Venture Limited. The local company will deliver the £375million shared education facility on the site of the former Lisanelly Army Barracks in Omagh. Read more - education-ni.gov.uk/news/con…
Picture of Ian Lowry, Woodvale-Lowry JV Limited, Ivor Sampson, Woodvale-Lowry JV Limited and Mark Browne, Department of Education Permanent Secretary signing the contract for the Strule Shared Education Campus.

ALT Picture of Ian Lowry, Woodvale-Lowry JV Limited, Ivor Sampson, Woodvale-Lowry JV Limited and Mark Browne, Department of Education Permanent Secretary signing the contract for the Strule Shared Education Campus.

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Mark Browne@DEpermsec
13 Jun 2024
I visited specialist provision for young autistic people being educated through the medium of Irish in @CFeirste. An inclusive learning environment which allows young people who require support to be educated in their school of choice with their peers and siblings. @Ed_Authority
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I was delighted to visit @StCatherinesPS in Strabane and to meet Principal Bridget Wilders, members of the Board of Governors, school staff and the pupils. I received a fabulous welcome and enjoyed a tour of the school. @InfoCcms
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Thanks to Principal Sharon Cassidy and colleagues at Knockavoe School & Resource Centre for the warm welcome and wonderful visit. @Ed_Authority @ETI_news
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Mark Browne@DEpermsec
16 Apr 2024
Had a great session on leadership in the Houben Centre, hosted by Professor Joanne Murphy, for the Senior Management Team in the Department of Education.
Photo of Mark Browne at the Houben Centre, hosted by Professor Joanne Murphy, for the Senior Management Team in the Department of Education.

ALT Photo of Mark Browne at the Houben Centre, hosted by Professor Joanne Murphy, for the Senior Management Team in the Department of Education.

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Mark Browne@DEpermsec
27 Mar 2024
Delighted to have been invited to talk to the @InfoCcms Council. A very interesting a productive discussion on the opportunities and challenges facing Education.
CCMS Info
@InfoCcms
27 Mar 2024
A positive meeting with Dr Mark Browne, Permanent Secretary of @Education_NI. Council and DE officials reflected on CCMS's contribution to raising standards, how this could be sustained with a reducing budget and opportunities to collaborate on key priorities such as SEN.
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Mark Browne retweeted
Education NI
@Education_NI
19 Mar 2024
The Department of Education has launched a public appointments competition to appoint Directors to the Board of the Middletown Centre for Autism (MCA). For more information education-ni.gov.uk/news/app…
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I received a warm welcome at St Mary’s Primary School in Fivemiletown and enjoyed a tour of the school’s facilities. I met with staff and parents and had the pleasure to chat to the children about the favourite things they love to do in school.
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