Mark Browne

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

[Education NI @Education_NI]

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: https://t.co/3F7mYKIWSy

[Mark Browne @DEpermsec]

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

[Education NI @Education_NI]

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 - https://t.co/picEI9tMq0

@Ed_Authority

[Education NI @Education_NI]

It is the final day to provide your views on the School Uniform Policy Consultation.

Information about the consultation is available here - https://t.co/qP27FX7tf0

The consultation period closes today, Friday 27 September at 17:00.

[Education NI @Education_NI]

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 - https://t.co/qP27FX7tf0

[Mark Browne @DEpermsec]

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: https://t.co/YB4ct2QyvG

[Education NI @Education_NI]

The Department of Education has launched a public appointments competition to appoint a Chairperson to the Board of the Education Authority (EA).
Read more: https://t.co/picEI9tMq0

[Mark Browne @DEpermsec]

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

[Education Authority @Ed_Authority]

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: https://t.co/mPiTnPnCxh

[Education NI @Education_NI]

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 - https://t.co/X0yAyzuUft

@Ed_Authority @InfoCcms

[Education NI @Education_NI]

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 - https://t.co/X0yAyzuUft

@Ed_Authority @InfoCcms

[Education NI @Education_NI]

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 - https://t.co/p9TYMdZqY2

[Education NI @Education_NI]

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 – https://t.co/qtBFriVcsZ

[Education NI @Education_NI]

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 - https://t.co/ychZgPEvme

[Mark Browne @DEpermsec]

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

[Mark Browne @DEpermsec]

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

[Mark Browne @DEpermsec]

Thanks to Principal Sharon Cassidy and colleagues at Knockavoe School & Resource Centre for the warm welcome and wonderful visit.
@Ed_Authority @ETI_news

[Mark Browne @DEpermsec]

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.

[Mark Browne @DEpermsec]

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]

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.

[Education NI @Education_NI]

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 https://t.co/YX9YnLvhv4

[Mark Browne @DEpermsec]

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.