Arlene McPhillips

The Chief Executives of bodies that manage, support and provide services to NI's schools have published a statement expressing profound concerns about the financial crisis facing the education system. Read➡️ bit.ly/3Z9dIEP

CSSC remains committed to collaborative working with the Controlled Schools Unit to support #ControlledSchools #CelebratingControlledSchools #OpenToAll

⏰ FINAL CALL | Share your views on proposals to create a new organisation to support controlled schools across Northern Ireland. The consultation closes TOMORROW (11 December) 🔗 To find out more and have your say, visit - education-ni.gov.uk/consultations/…

📣 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.

Colin Millar, Principal of Fort Hill Integrated College urges all #ControlledSchools leaders to complete the @Education_NI public consultation on the future of controlled schools, by 23.59pm 11 December 2025⏳ #EveryVoiceMatters ➡️ bit.ly/487Z2Ll

Hear from Principals of Fort Hill Integrated College & Millington PS as they share views on why it’s vital schools respond to the @Education_NI public consultation. #HaveYourSay in the support & management of controlled schools, by 11 December! Watch👉youtu.be/lNBRDriOJtI?si…

The @Education_NI wants YOUR views on establishing dedicated support for the Controlled Schools sector. Your voice = positive change for our schools, staff, pupils, and communities. Please complete the survey by 11 December because #YourVoiceMatters⬇️ bit.ly/487Z2Ll

🏆 The CIPR NI Awards 2025 shortlist is live. Congratulations to all the finalists celebrating excellence in PR and communications across Northern Ireland 🎉 See the full list 👉 ciprniawards.com/the-shortlist #CIPRNI #PRAwards

📢 Deadline extended! The final deadline for the #CIPRNI Awards 2025 is now Friday 26 Sept 🎉 Don’t miss your chance to showcase your best work across 22 categories. 👉 Enter now: ciprniawards.com #PRAwards #PublicRelations #Communications

Don’t leave it to the last minute - commit to sharing and celebrating your best work today🥳🤩

If there is anyone about Glengormley tomorrow please stop in and get swabbed. It could save Dylan's life.

📢Final call to all teachers | International expert in education policy @lucy_crehan is currently carrying out a strategic review of the Northern Ireland curriculum. She wants to hear the views of teachers on curriculum design and implementation. Responses are confidential and should be submitted by Wednesday 26 February, here: consultations.nidirect.gov.uk/de/36c9cfe0/

🔔 Important Principal Update 🔔‼️

A follower has reported a @metoffice weather buoy has washed up on reenroe beach Ballinskelligs in Kerry today after #StormÉowyn ODAS 62 seems to be print on it, anyone know where it has been deployed? Thanks to Roisin for photo.

UPDATE: A red warning is now in place for #StormÉowyn In the last few moments more trees have come down in residential streets, this one now blocking the road in west Belfast. Gusts are much stronger than even an hour ago. @BelTel

Hi Everyone, quick update from Matt, who has been onsite all night to monitor our animals. high time was just after 12, & flooding started by 2.30am. Matt is safe but this is some of the worst we’ve seen. Please stay indoors & stay safe @villagesalthill @GalwayCityCo #StormÉowyn

UPDATE: As of 4am around 16,000 homes without power now across Northern Ireland. Gusts have been causing issues mainly across Fermanagh, Tyrone and Armagh as #StormÉowyn rapidly approaches. @BelTel

Met Éireann reporting gust of 185kmh at Mace Head which smashes the old all time record of 182kmh from Limerick in 1945. #StormÉowyn

A little message reminding you we’ll be here providing you with updates right throughout the night and morning ahead. #StormÉowyn

Windy Gap Road between Bunniconlon Mayo and Tobercurry Sligo heavy snow now 12:09am View the latest warnings here 👉 donegalweatherchannel.ie/weather-warnin… ☕You can also support my updates by buying me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/donegalweather… . #ireland #snow #StormEowyn #StormÉowyn