Paul Givan12 Mar 2026Education reforms are not 'right wing', insists expertLucy Crehan, who reviewed what is taught in Northern Ireland's schools, says she supports the education minister's reform agenda.12 Mar 20268 Mar 2026Education minister 'sympathetic' to calls for social media ban The education minister says it is important to keep a "close eye" on the new law in Australia, but his party had made "no clear policy decision". 8 Mar 20263 Mar 2026Major reforms planned for schools examsThe changes to GCSEs, AS and A-level will not be fully introduced until September 2029.3 Mar 202625 Feb 2026All schools told to set up SEN classes to reduce shortfallThe Education Minister Paul Givan says the provision must now be put in place for all mainstream schools.25 Feb 202624 Feb 2026Everything you need to know about the new school uniform lawNew guidelines have been issued by the Department of Education in the wake of law changes on uniforms.24 Feb 202624 Feb 2026What does the new law on school uniforms mean in Northern Ireland?BBC News NI having been looking at they key aspects of the new guidelines.24 Feb 20263 Feb 2026Christianity will remain central to religious education - GivanThe minister adds that the RE syllabus will change to include other main religions and philosophical traditions.3 Feb 20267 Jan 2026Givan backs campaign to delay children's smartphone useParents are being encouraged to wait to give their child a smartphone until they are 14.7 Jan 202619 Dec 2025Education minister says he will spend extra money on teachers' payGivan was seeking approval to spend extra money by issuing a ministerial direction.19 Dec 2025...
