Paul Givan

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We're delighted that Julie Middleton has joined our Assembly team officially this morning as the new DUP MLA for Foyle. Having signed the Roll of Members in the Speaker's Office she then joined Gavin Robinson in speaking to the media.

📷 WATCH | Education Minister Paul Givan officially opened a new Rainbow Sure Start premises in Belleek, County Fermanagh last week. 🔗Find out more: education-ni.gov.uk/news/education… @RSurestart

A fascinating listen about education reform in Northern Ireland. @paulgivan is right—a vague curriculum hurts disadvantaged students most (less access to outside support). A clear, knowledge-rich curriculum that stresses critical content & strong assessments are non-negotiables.

Special school summer schemes will go ahead this year after public and political backlash to the announcement made earlier this week. itv.com/news/utv/2026-…

RT @Education_NI: STATEMENT | Education Minister Paul Givan has asked the Education Authority to explore options for summer schemes for chi…

This podcast from @StormontSources is well worth a listen as @paulgivan sets out the case for TransformEd as an evidence-based reform: open.spotify.com/episode/2ZAFXn…

EXCLUSIVE: "There are some occasions where people are wanting just to have a go because of political knockabout." @paulgivan joins us to offer a rebuttal to @CathyMasonSF and Michelle Guy on education reform, after their comments on a previous episode. @dmcbfs | @timcairns

Today included advice on developing a community event, a letter opposing the closure of Ballycarry Primary (a school that embeds multiple aspects of Ulster-Scots in its work) and a meeting with @Education_NI Minister @paulgivan on work to implement the US educational legal duty.

Good week for unionism, while SF seriously blundered in US, writes @SJAMcBride In failing to distinguish between American government and its people, the party left the DUP unchecked access to key players, while even boycotting discussion on Irish unity belfasttelegraph.co.uk/comment/opinio…

West Belfast is now a 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 for Unionism in next year’s Assembly election. Alderman Frank McCoubrey, the current High Sheriff of Belfast, will be our candidate for the 2027 NI Assembly Election in West Belfast. @GRobinsonDUP

Education Minister Paul Givan attended the USA-NI250 reception in Washington, DC, yesterday to highlight the deep and historic ties between Northern Ireland and the United States. The Minister said it was inspiring to hear @CommunitiesNI Minister Gordon Lyons speak in the Hart Senate Building alongside America250 Executive Vice President Jen Condon and America250 Commissioner Joe Crowley, reaffirming the important role that people of Ulster-Scots heritage played in the signing of the US Declaration of Independence 250 years ago. The event was a fantastic opportunity to reflect on shared history and look forward to future collaboration. #USANI250 #America250 @America250

🔊Education Minister Paul Givan has announced that the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme will continue into 2026-27. 🔗 Find out more: education-ni.gov.uk/news/education…

Coming up on #SundayPolitics An extended interview with Education Minister @PaulGivan - covering his budget, SEN, reforms, and MLA pay. Plus reaction from Sinn Féin education committee member @CathyMasonSF& Belfast Telegraph’s @SuzyJourno BBC One | 10am

Education Minister, Paul Givan takes to the stage to reflect on the Panel’s findings. He explains how the report provides a strong evidence base to develop an assessment system for Northern Ireland that sets high standards and supports progress for every child.

The Cope Primary School, Loughall welcomed Education Minister Paul Givan yesterday for a tour of the school, meeting with Principal Ellen Archer, the Board of Governors, staff, and pupils. The Minister also enjoyed a fantastic performance from the school choir and joined staff and pupils for hockey training! 🏑🎶

🔊ANNOUNCEMENT | Education Minister Paul Givan has officially launched a training project specifically designed for classroom assistants working with children with special educational needs (SEN). The bespoke training project will be delivered across five further education colleges throughout Northern Ireland over the next two years, supporting up to 360 participants. @S_ERC | @nwrc_college

📢ANNOUNCEMENT | The Independent Review of Assessment has been completed and the report has been published today. The Review examined assessment of pupils from ages 4 to 14 throughout primary school and Key Stage 3 at post-primary. 🔗To find out more and read the report in full, visit: education-ni.gov.uk/news/givan-wel…

Education Minister Paul Givan visited @HardyMemorialPS in Richhill this morning to meet with Principal Elaine Anderson, the Board of Governors, staff and pupils. During a school assembly, the Minister enjoyed a performance from the choir and presented certificates to pupils for their achievements in science and literacy 🎉