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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: lk.cmte.fyi/nDtZ

#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: ow.ly/7QI850XTu9T

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

Important information for school leaders ❗️📣

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.

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

#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: ow.ly/1iN650XLw3j

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

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

#ASCLmembers in #NorthernIreland: today's video briefing comes to you from #ASCLCymru2025. Topics include the new #Literacy Framework, consultations on school attendance and the controlled schools body, plus details of the next ASCL NI #Policy Forum: ow.ly/6Bib50XHrm4

📣 Update on Statutory Assessment Process The EA is improving the Special Educational Needs statutory assessment request/referral process. The changes to the process will take effect from 12th January 2026 and will bring benefits for parents and schools. It will involve the online portal for requests/referrals moving to EA Connect. This user-friendly platform is already home to several key services delivered by EA to support schools, pupils, and their families. Read more: ow.ly/MGWo50XGmmR

❗️📢 The consultation closes tomorrow!

Confirmation from the Education Minister that despite the latest monitoring round, it will be difficult for DE to meet teachers’ pay obligations in 25/26. @Education_NI education-ni.gov.uk/news/education…

Today at this morning’s Literacy Symposium @Education_NI has published a new literacy framework - Strong Foundations: A Literacy Framework for Primary Schools. education-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/…

📣 Further Advice on Storm Bram 📣 All schools are advised to keep pupils indoors throughout the day and, if practical, to cancel after school activities. They should also be flexible on school leaving times, for example allowing older siblings to go home early when younger brothers or sisters are leaving to avoid multiple journeys for parents. Parents should be aware of the potential for disruption to school transport this afternoon, as it is possible that school transport services may be cancelled at short notice due to deteriorating conditions. Accordingly, parents should endeavour to make contingency plans in case they have to collect their children from school. The situation is being kept under review centrally by the Education Authority and Department of Education. Liaison is ongoing with other public authorities under established civil contingency arrangements. Information on the Met Office weather warnings and the areas covered is available here: ow.ly/zuqk50XGbSR Schools situated in or close the amber warning zone should be mindful of the risks of high winds, power outages, damage to buildings, and significant disruption to transport services.

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Our video briefing by Michael McAuley for #ASCLmembers includes updates on this week's publication of the Independent Review of Teacher Workload, investment in #digital #education, examinations officer support clinic, and the ASCL NI #Policy Forum: ow.ly/KZqR50XBWk4

"From our members’ perspective, it is also welcome that the excessive #workload of school leaders is specifically addressed.” Our full comment on the publication of the Independent Review of Teacher Workload: ow.ly/BJib50XAxh8 #education

ASCL NI welcomes publication of the Independent Review of Teacher Workload. ascl.org.uk/News/Our-news-…

Education Minister @paulgivan had today published the Independent Review of Teacher Workload, which is very welcome. This is an extensive document with 27 recommendations and lots to digest. @Education_NI education-ni.gov.uk/publications/i…