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Welcome to Education Support for Northern Ireland

Welcome to Education Support for Northern Ireland web site covering information for the five Education and Library Boards in Northern Ireland.  Working with the Inclusion and Diversity Service (IDS) the site has been updated to include content translated in various languages. 

 

The English part of the site covers the areas of Parents, Students, Teachers and Youth while the other languages contain parental information only.

 

As we are always aiming to improve our services and web development please feel free to give any suggestions, compliments or complaints by using our online feedback form.

 

 

Latest Site Updates

  • Post-Primary Enrolment 2012
    Parents who wish to enrol their child in post-primary education (11-18 age) in Northern Ireland.
  • Transitions Service, Pupil & Parent Contribution
    Some young people find it helpful to talk to someone they already know and trust such as a teacher, social worker or careers officer. Others find it more helpful to work with local advocacy or support schemes that can help them identify what they would like. As far as possible young people should have a chance to share their concerns and ideas - both inside and outside the family.
  • Transition Plan Meeting
    Legislation states that the first annual review after the 14th birthday of a young person with a statement of Special Educational Needs should provide the opportunity to develop a transition plan.
  • Post School Options
    Leaving school and moving to adulthood is a challenging time for young people and their parents / carers as they consider what kind of real choices exist and how these choices will help the young person lead a fulfilling adult life.
  • Transition Service
    Transition is a term used to refer to that time in a young person's life when plans are made to move from school to adult life. The Transitions Service has been set up to provide an effective support service for all pupils, from age 14+, for whom the Board maintains a statement of Special Educational Needs.
  • Inclusion and Diversity Service (IDS), Slovakian Translated Letters for Schools
    Letters for Schools to give to parents translated into Slovakian. An English version of the letters can be viewed by clicking here.
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