Colin Reid

A new term and new adventure for me as I step into the world of consultancy with downshire-safeguarding.co.uk.

Stunning morning at @hillsforestpr

@DLMNeil @SeanDubIreland Agreed they had the game won missed conversions and not getting a try closer to the posts will be a matter of reflection. But a superb event

@2mircol @SeanDubIreland Well said 👏 Following an outstanding display, England deserved to win 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Super game

A reminder as if any Irish person ever needed it. Never ever trust the Brits to do anything for you, you’ll only end up disappointed

@jim_demps Shocking hard to see last night

World Rugby: Ireland and Wales can’t wear their Red and Green kits against each other to make it easier to watch for people who are colour blind. Also World Rugby:

Getting well used to this parkrun lark

@Ed_Authority Very well done Beth !

⭐ Beth Purdy recognised with MBE for her services to Education and Girls’ Brigade As we mark International Women’s Day 2026, this week we are celebrating the inspiring women across the Education Authority (EA). One of those remarkable women is, Beth Purdy. Beth who works as a Business Support Officer within the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Youth Services Directorate, was named in the King’s New Year Honours list for her services to Education and to the Girls’ Brigade. She began her career in the former North Eastern Education and Library Board (NEELB) in 1991 as Admin Support within the Catering Department. She later became Personal Assistant to the Head of Property Services before moving into the Area Planning Team as an Executive Officer. Following the formation of the EA, Beth progressed to her current role. Her connection to the Girls’ Brigade (GB) stretches back to childhood. Over the years she has held several roles, from Officer to Assistant Commissioner, and most recently Captain of 2nd Broughshane GB. She stepped down from that role after 24 years when the Company celebrated its 50th anniversary in March 2025. EA Chairperson Mervyn Storey said: “On behalf of the EA, I congratulate Beth and all those who received honours, especially those who have demonstrated outstanding service to the Education and Youth sectors. These honours reflect incredible work and service in our community, and the EA is grateful for this ongoing commitment to supporting our children and young people.” Beth said she was “surprised, shocked and humbled” to learn she had been awarded an MBE in late November 2025. She is delighted that the honour shines a light on the continued good work of Girls’ Brigade Northern Ireland and the dedicated volunteers at 2nd Broughshane GB. 🎉Congratulations, Beth, on this well-deserved recognition. Your dedication, leadership and service continue to make a meaningful difference across our education community. #EAEveryDay #WeAreEA #IWD2026

A great opportunity for those who want to work in SW and education @Ed_Authority

Pictured: The 29 women murdered in Northern Ireland since 2020 belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-…

@BelTel But good to see modernisation and forward progress @paulgivan

The pace of transformation in Northern Ireland’s education system shows no signs of slowing as Minister Paul Givan announced a new system for the assessment of pupils throughout their school career. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education…

@BBCNewsNI @karenenglish06 Why are we so slow to enact policy and legislative change when it might make a difference and save lives ?

A year after her daughter Caitlin-Rose died when exiting her school bus, mother Stella McGinn says laws need to change so other vehicles are forced to stop when a school bus is picking up or dropping off pupils. bbc.in/4reRCwh

@BASW_UK @Education_NI @paulgivan @NickDMathison @Elainecraig34 @NIScreen @robbeorn

@BASW_UK @Education_NI @paulgivan @NickDMathison @Elainecraig34 These figures also don’t account for the work of the CEET team who work with partners to keep children safe in employment and performance contexts with regulations that need urgently modernised and updated @NIScreen

Delighted to see this issue being profiled. EA CPSS staff and DTs in. schools provide backbone of safeguarding in our schools they need and deserve full support and resources in this task. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education…

Volunteer day ⁦@hillsforestpr⁩

@irish_news I was very saddened to learn tonight of Paul’s death. I did not know. A man of upmost integrity Paul was in the year above me at QUB. Our paths were to cross many times over the years. A role model for many he had the highest value base in social work. Gone too soon.

Remembering Paul Doran: ‘He saw the good in everyone’ irishnews.com/news/northern-…

The Welsh may not be able to play rugby atm but boy they can sing

@dmcbfs I think it’s fair enough to pay them for their level of responsibility. Many MLAs work very hard But there needs to be a focus on delivery by the Assembly

All for paying our politicians more. They get paid a lot less than their counterparts. This should be accompanied by greater accountability if the institutions collapse again, and also while they are up and running.

This is really encouraging to read ⁦@paulgivan⁩ @MichelleGuy4 ⁦@BASW_UK. Education and schools play a huge part in the protection of adults at risk