ASCLNorthernIreland

ASCL Northern Ireland is an integral part of @ASCL_UK and works to shape education policy, support our members and the children they serve.

[OECD Education @OECDEduSkills]

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: https://t.co/I8qYkg8XW5

[JPCampbellBiz @JP_Biz]

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. https://t.co/aelaUazGOz

[ASCLNorthernIreland @ASCLNI]

Good to get some clarity on this:

[BBC Newsline @bbcnewsline]

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.

[Education Authority @Ed_Authority]

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.

➡️ https://t.co/my0utXMvVi

#EdIS | #EducationNI

[Education Authority @Ed_Authority]

📢 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.

👉 https://t.co/IGUB8sh0l3

📅 Closing date: Friday 22 May 2026.

[Education NI @Education_NI]

🎥 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: https://t.co/a6R1CVJVH5

#TransformED
#OneYearOn

[ASCLNorthernIreland @ASCLNI]

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 https://t.co/m6BZcAJFCX

[Education NI @Education_NI]

🎤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.

[ASCLNorthernIreland @ASCLNI]

This week’s @ASCLNI newsletter is out! This includes further information on our Spring Conference which is taking place on 27 May. https://t.co/QH43PebRap

[ASCLNorthernIreland @ASCLNI]

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 https://t.co/vUZh5f0g87

[Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Education @NIACfEd]

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: https://t.co/keaY9WHOwN

[ASCLNorthernIreland @ASCLNI]

#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: https://t.co/XQxeCtCzzQ

[Education Authority @Ed_Authority]

School Governor Webinar Training Term 2 now live. Register today 👇

[ASCLNorthernIreland @ASCLNI]

Important information for school leaders ❗️📣

[Education NI @Education_NI]

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: https://t.co/lyKQh0yh7U
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.

[ASCLNorthernIreland @ASCLNI]

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.

[ASCLNorthernIreland @ASCLNI]

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

[ASCLNorthernIreland @ASCLNI]

#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: https://t.co/fArZkqllfE

[ASCLNorthernIreland @ASCLNI]

The @Ipsos_in_the_UK Veracity Index 2025 has teaching as the fourth most trusted profession (82%) behind nurses, engineers and doctors.

[ASCLNorthernIreland @ASCLNI]

Despite the very clear challenges school leaders face, this from Seán Dillon, Principal of Primate Dixon PS, Coalisland is very inspiring.

[BBC The View @bbctheview]

"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.