In Northern Ireland all 4 parties of government support integrated education. 65% of the population also supports it. Who is blocking it? How do we continue to spend £200m per annum extra to teach Protestant & Catholic children in separate classrooms?I
Secular Education Now
#integratededucation
Secular Education Now
#integratededucation
May 5, 2025 at 11:39 AM
In Northern Ireland all 4 parties of government support integrated education. 65% of the population also supports it. Who is blocking it? How do we continue to spend £200m per annum extra to teach Protestant & Catholic children in separate classrooms?I
Secular Education Now
#integratededucation
Secular Education Now
#integratededucation
Exploring #integratededucation: emerging research showcased at QUB
Read our article by Jessica HADDEN 👉 sharedfuture.news/exploring-in...
#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland
@iefni.bsky.social @pivotalpolicy.bsky.social @mollyladams.bsky.social @meganstutesman.bsky.social @blaylockd1.bsky.social
Read our article by Jessica HADDEN 👉 sharedfuture.news/exploring-in...
#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland
@iefni.bsky.social @pivotalpolicy.bsky.social @mollyladams.bsky.social @meganstutesman.bsky.social @blaylockd1.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Exploring #integratededucation: emerging research showcased at QUB
Read our article by Jessica HADDEN 👉 sharedfuture.news/exploring-in...
#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland
@iefni.bsky.social @pivotalpolicy.bsky.social @mollyladams.bsky.social @meganstutesman.bsky.social @blaylockd1.bsky.social
Read our article by Jessica HADDEN 👉 sharedfuture.news/exploring-in...
#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland
@iefni.bsky.social @pivotalpolicy.bsky.social @mollyladams.bsky.social @meganstutesman.bsky.social @blaylockd1.bsky.social
@educationfest.bsky.social was brought to a close with a hilarious session by @lennyhenryofficial.bsky.social.
I just wish that I got his 'you must Integrate' set on video!! #IntegratedEducation
I just wish that I got his 'you must Integrate' set on video!! #IntegratedEducation
July 4, 2025 at 9:16 PM
@educationfest.bsky.social was brought to a close with a hilarious session by @lennyhenryofficial.bsky.social.
I just wish that I got his 'you must Integrate' set on video!! #IntegratedEducation
I just wish that I got his 'you must Integrate' set on video!! #IntegratedEducation
My analysis of some big questions facing Integrated Education. Thanks to @pivotalppf.bsky.social for the platform.
#IntegratedEducation #EdChatIE #EduSkyUK
#IntegratedEducation #EdChatIE #EduSkyUK
"Four key questions facing the Integrated Education movement". This week's guest writer on Pivotal Platform is campaigner and data analyst @jackru.bsky.social - www.pivotalppf.org/our-work/piv...
May 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
My analysis of some big questions facing Integrated Education. Thanks to @pivotalppf.bsky.social for the platform.
#IntegratedEducation #EdChatIE #EduSkyUK
#IntegratedEducation #EdChatIE #EduSkyUK
#WomenEd weekends are the best. Still buzzing!
A community of collaboration.
Delighted that the #IntegratedEducation sector was so well represented by participants and attendees and that my own research was so positively received💜
#bettertogether #IntegrationWorks #DreamGap @womened.bsky.social
A community of collaboration.
Delighted that the #IntegratedEducation sector was so well represented by participants and attendees and that my own research was so positively received💜
#bettertogether #IntegrationWorks #DreamGap @womened.bsky.social
September 22, 2024 at 1:13 PM
#WomenEd weekends are the best. Still buzzing!
A community of collaboration.
Delighted that the #IntegratedEducation sector was so well represented by participants and attendees and that my own research was so positively received💜
#bettertogether #IntegrationWorks #DreamGap @womened.bsky.social
A community of collaboration.
Delighted that the #IntegratedEducation sector was so well represented by participants and attendees and that my own research was so positively received💜
#bettertogether #IntegrationWorks #DreamGap @womened.bsky.social
Great to see two local Integrated schools highlighted in Down Recorder this week.
Leading the way with kindness, excellence and community spirit.
#IntegratedEducation #BetterTogether
Leading the way with kindness, excellence and community spirit.
#IntegratedEducation #BetterTogether
October 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Great to see two local Integrated schools highlighted in Down Recorder this week.
Leading the way with kindness, excellence and community spirit.
#IntegratedEducation #BetterTogether
Leading the way with kindness, excellence and community spirit.
#IntegratedEducation #BetterTogether
Language is an important element of identity. When I take assembly, the first language of every family in the school is included. #bettertogether #Integratededucation
December 5, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Language is an important element of identity. When I take assembly, the first language of every family in the school is included. #bettertogether #Integratededucation
‘It’s not about quotas’: Integrated education adapting to new social contexts
Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/its-not-abou...
#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #integratededucation
Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/its-not-abou...
#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #integratededucation
March 10, 2025 at 11:55 AM
‘It’s not about quotas’: Integrated education adapting to new social contexts
Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/its-not-abou...
#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #integratededucation
Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/its-not-abou...
#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #integratededucation
'Reasonable numbers' refers to the definition of a school after it has already become integrated, not those who are bidding for transformation.
Having acted against the advice of his officials, the Education Minister has questions to answer 👇
#integratededucation
Having acted against the advice of his officials, the Education Minister has questions to answer 👇
#integratededucation
January 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
'Reasonable numbers' refers to the definition of a school after it has already become integrated, not those who are bidding for transformation.
Having acted against the advice of his officials, the Education Minister has questions to answer 👇
#integratededucation
Having acted against the advice of his officials, the Education Minister has questions to answer 👇
#integratededucation
Cllr Barry McKee (Bangor West): “Integrated education is key to peacebuilding. Regressive steps like this from the DUP Minister are unacceptable. The Minister must reconsider.”
Read more here: www.greenpartyni.org/bangor_integ...
#IntegratedEducation #NorthernIreland #GreenPartyNI
Read more here: www.greenpartyni.org/bangor_integ...
#IntegratedEducation #NorthernIreland #GreenPartyNI
Green Party Councillor calls on Education Minister to reconsider his block on Integrated Education in North Down
www.greenpartyni.org
January 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Cllr Barry McKee (Bangor West): “Integrated education is key to peacebuilding. Regressive steps like this from the DUP Minister are unacceptable. The Minister must reconsider.”
Read more here: www.greenpartyni.org/bangor_integ...
#IntegratedEducation #NorthernIreland #GreenPartyNI
Read more here: www.greenpartyni.org/bangor_integ...
#IntegratedEducation #NorthernIreland #GreenPartyNI
Positive day advocating for #IntegratedEducation today at UUP conference representing @iefni.bsky.social and @integratedalumni.bsky.social
Lots of impactful conversations and laughs were had
Lots of impactful conversations and laughs were had
October 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Positive day advocating for #IntegratedEducation today at UUP conference representing @iefni.bsky.social and @integratedalumni.bsky.social
Lots of impactful conversations and laughs were had
Lots of impactful conversations and laughs were had
📣Public Interest Update 📣
@iefni.bsky.social's efforts have paid off!
As IEF's statement notes, they believe the legal process secured significant improvements to the original #IntegratedEducation strategy.
@iefni.bsky.social's efforts have paid off!
As IEF's statement notes, they believe the legal process secured significant improvements to the original #IntegratedEducation strategy.
High Court Rules Department of Education in breach of the Integrated Education Act (2022)
The initial Department of Education strategy for Integrated Education has been declared unlawful in the High Court.
Read more here:
www.ief.org.uk/2025/09/02/d...
The initial Department of Education strategy for Integrated Education has been declared unlawful in the High Court.
Read more here:
www.ief.org.uk/2025/09/02/d...
September 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
📣Public Interest Update 📣
@iefni.bsky.social's efforts have paid off!
As IEF's statement notes, they believe the legal process secured significant improvements to the original #IntegratedEducation strategy.
@iefni.bsky.social's efforts have paid off!
As IEF's statement notes, they believe the legal process secured significant improvements to the original #IntegratedEducation strategy.
‘Parental choice is an illusion’: the gap between integrated education demand and provision
Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/parental-cho...
@iefni.bsky.social #NorthernIreland #SharedFuture #integratededucation #education
Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/parental-cho...
@iefni.bsky.social #NorthernIreland #SharedFuture #integratededucation #education
August 10, 2026 at 7:22 AM
‘Parental choice is an illusion’: the gap between integrated education demand and provision
Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/parental-cho...
@iefni.bsky.social #NorthernIreland #SharedFuture #integratededucation #education
Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/parental-cho...
@iefni.bsky.social #NorthernIreland #SharedFuture #integratededucation #education
Faith and belief in Northern Ireland schools: a call for inclusive RE
Read our article by Jessica HADDEN 👉 sharedfuture.news/faith-and-be...
@iefni.bsky.social @pfie.bsky.social
#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #integratededucation
Read our article by Jessica HADDEN 👉 sharedfuture.news/faith-and-be...
@iefni.bsky.social @pfie.bsky.social
#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #integratededucation
August 12, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Faith and belief in Northern Ireland schools: a call for inclusive RE
Read our article by Jessica HADDEN 👉 sharedfuture.news/faith-and-be...
@iefni.bsky.social @pfie.bsky.social
#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #integratededucation
Read our article by Jessica HADDEN 👉 sharedfuture.news/faith-and-be...
@iefni.bsky.social @pfie.bsky.social
#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #integratededucation
Another important report from @pivotalppf.bsky.social giving voice to young people across NI.
Key finding: "there was wide support for limiting the role of religion in schools, with many young people feeling that religion should not play a central role in education."
#IntegratedEducation
Key finding: "there was wide support for limiting the role of religion in schools, with many young people feeling that religion should not play a central role in education."
#IntegratedEducation
🚨 New Pivotal report - 'Achieving greater integration in Northern Ireland: young people's voices'.
Published today. Read the report here - www.pivotalppf.org/our-work/pub...
Published today. Read the report here - www.pivotalppf.org/our-work/pub...
May 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Another important report from @pivotalppf.bsky.social giving voice to young people across NI.
Key finding: "there was wide support for limiting the role of religion in schools, with many young people feeling that religion should not play a central role in education."
#IntegratedEducation
Key finding: "there was wide support for limiting the role of religion in schools, with many young people feeling that religion should not play a central role in education."
#IntegratedEducation
This is totally shocking and an absolute dereliction of duty by Paul Givan:
www.allianceparty.org/education_mi...
#EdChatIE
#NetworkEdChat
#EducateTogether
#EthicalEducation
#IntegratedEducation
#InclusiveEducation
www.allianceparty.org/education_mi...
#EdChatIE
#NetworkEdChat
#EducateTogether
#EthicalEducation
#IntegratedEducation
#InclusiveEducation
Education Minister needs to urgently set out rationale for turning down integrated education proposals, says Alliance representatives
Education Minister needs to urgently set out rationale for turning down integrated education proposals, says Alliance representatives
www.allianceparty.org
January 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
This is totally shocking and an absolute dereliction of duty by Paul Givan:
www.allianceparty.org/education_mi...
#EdChatIE
#NetworkEdChat
#EducateTogether
#EthicalEducation
#IntegratedEducation
#InclusiveEducation
www.allianceparty.org/education_mi...
#EdChatIE
#NetworkEdChat
#EducateTogether
#EthicalEducation
#IntegratedEducation
#InclusiveEducation
The Dept for Education in NI is currently running a public consultation on their Integration Education Strategy and Action Plan. #NIschools #Education #IntegratedEducation
consultations.nidirect.gov.uk/de/vision-20...
consultations.nidirect.gov.uk/de/vision-20...
Vision 2030 - Integrated Education Strategy Consultation
- NI Direct
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by the Northern Ireland Civil Service
consultations.nidirect.gov.uk
March 28, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The Dept for Education in NI is currently running a public consultation on their Integration Education Strategy and Action Plan. #NIschools #Education #IntegratedEducation
consultations.nidirect.gov.uk/de/vision-20...
consultations.nidirect.gov.uk/de/vision-20...
It was lovely to host @iefni.bsky.social, NICIE, Pears Foundation, @collegeofteaching.bsky.social yesterday at Ulidia.
#IntegratedEducation has a valuable role in peace building. It was great to share our values and explore them in action. I also shared my CCT experiences and learning journey.
#IntegratedEducation has a valuable role in peace building. It was great to share our values and explore them in action. I also shared my CCT experiences and learning journey.
May 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It was lovely to host @iefni.bsky.social, NICIE, Pears Foundation, @collegeofteaching.bsky.social yesterday at Ulidia.
#IntegratedEducation has a valuable role in peace building. It was great to share our values and explore them in action. I also shared my CCT experiences and learning journey.
#IntegratedEducation has a valuable role in peace building. It was great to share our values and explore them in action. I also shared my CCT experiences and learning journey.
Enjoyed presenting @niciebelfast 'Decolonising the Curriculum' today alongside Tiarnán and Rachel to teachers from across the #IntegratedEducation sector.
Together, we highlighted examples of good practices from @ulidiageography and @hazelwoodips.
Together, we highlighted examples of good practices from @ulidiageography and @hazelwoodips.
December 12, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Enjoyed presenting @niciebelfast 'Decolonising the Curriculum' today alongside Tiarnán and Rachel to teachers from across the #IntegratedEducation sector.
Together, we highlighted examples of good practices from @ulidiageography and @hazelwoodips.
Together, we highlighted examples of good practices from @ulidiageography and @hazelwoodips.
Book review — The Struggle for Shared Schools in Northern Ireland: The History of All Children Together
Read our article by Emily LIGHT 👉 sharedfuture.news/book-review-...
#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #integratededucation #bookreview
@ulsterhistory.bsky.social @iefni.bsky.social
Read our article by Emily LIGHT 👉 sharedfuture.news/book-review-...
#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #integratededucation #bookreview
@ulsterhistory.bsky.social @iefni.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Book review — The Struggle for Shared Schools in Northern Ireland: The History of All Children Together
Read our article by Emily LIGHT 👉 sharedfuture.news/book-review-...
#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #integratededucation #bookreview
@ulsterhistory.bsky.social @iefni.bsky.social
Read our article by Emily LIGHT 👉 sharedfuture.news/book-review-...
#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #integratededucation #bookreview
@ulsterhistory.bsky.social @iefni.bsky.social
⭕️ Inspection ready?
Get in shape here with insider advice & guidance from school principal Anne Anderson.
YouTube - buff.ly/pJ7WULC
Spotify - buff.ly/Clq4JON
Apple - buff.ly/48qSwN9
A ‘must listen’ for all.
#IntegratedEducation #EdNI #SchoolStories #EducationNI #Ofsted #UKEduChat #EdChatIE #ETI
Get in shape here with insider advice & guidance from school principal Anne Anderson.
YouTube - buff.ly/pJ7WULC
Spotify - buff.ly/Clq4JON
Apple - buff.ly/48qSwN9
A ‘must listen’ for all.
#IntegratedEducation #EdNI #SchoolStories #EducationNI #Ofsted #UKEduChat #EdChatIE #ETI
March 27, 2026 at 8:12 AM
⭕️ Inspection ready?
Get in shape here with insider advice & guidance from school principal Anne Anderson.
YouTube - buff.ly/pJ7WULC
Spotify - buff.ly/Clq4JON
Apple - buff.ly/48qSwN9
A ‘must listen’ for all.
#IntegratedEducation #EdNI #SchoolStories #EducationNI #Ofsted #UKEduChat #EdChatIE #ETI
Get in shape here with insider advice & guidance from school principal Anne Anderson.
YouTube - buff.ly/pJ7WULC
Spotify - buff.ly/Clq4JON
Apple - buff.ly/48qSwN9
A ‘must listen’ for all.
#IntegratedEducation #EdNI #SchoolStories #EducationNI #Ofsted #UKEduChat #EdChatIE #ETI
That was a lovely day celebrating the end of the DLC paperwork mountain.
Met some fabulous educationalists from across Northern Ireland.
The best part of the day was that NICIE were there to enjoy the day with.
@dukeofedwards.bsky.social #DofE ##Bettertogether #IntegratedEducation
Met some fabulous educationalists from across Northern Ireland.
The best part of the day was that NICIE were there to enjoy the day with.
@dukeofedwards.bsky.social #DofE ##Bettertogether #IntegratedEducation
August 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
That was a lovely day celebrating the end of the DLC paperwork mountain.
Met some fabulous educationalists from across Northern Ireland.
The best part of the day was that NICIE were there to enjoy the day with.
@dukeofedwards.bsky.social #DofE ##Bettertogether #IntegratedEducation
Met some fabulous educationalists from across Northern Ireland.
The best part of the day was that NICIE were there to enjoy the day with.
@dukeofedwards.bsky.social #DofE ##Bettertogether #IntegratedEducation
Flying the flag for #IntegratedEducation today at Belfast Mela. I always enjoy the Mela, a wonderful day of cultural celebration and fun.
Thanks to Arts Ekta for organising another fabulous event.
Thanks to Arts Ekta for organising another fabulous event.
August 25, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Flying the flag for #IntegratedEducation today at Belfast Mela. I always enjoy the Mela, a wonderful day of cultural celebration and fun.
Thanks to Arts Ekta for organising another fabulous event.
Thanks to Arts Ekta for organising another fabulous event.
Brownlow was the first post primary school to achieve integrated education during The Troubles and now, rebranding as Craigavon Integrated College, it shares its new, cool, modern uniform emphasising its inclusive ethos #integratededucation
www.northernirelandworld.com/news/people/...
www.northernirelandworld.com/news/people/...
Rebranding for Brownlow which becomes Craigavon Integrated College with cool, modern uniform
Trail-blazing Brownlow Integrated College, with its proud heritage as the first post primary integrated school in NI, is bucking the trend again ditching the traditional school uniform with a fresh re...
www.northernirelandworld.com
June 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Brownlow was the first post primary school to achieve integrated education during The Troubles and now, rebranding as Craigavon Integrated College, it shares its new, cool, modern uniform emphasising its inclusive ethos #integratededucation
www.northernirelandworld.com/news/people/...
www.northernirelandworld.com/news/people/...
My analysis of the recent Supreme Court judgment on Religious Education in Northern Ireland.
#EdChatIE #TeamRE #EduSkyUK #EducationUK #edpolicy #schoolsuk #UKTeaching #NetworkEdChat #EducateTogether
#EthicalEducation #IntegratedEducation #InclusiveEducation
sluggerotoole.com/2025/11/28/t...
#EdChatIE #TeamRE #EduSkyUK #EducationUK #edpolicy #schoolsuk #UKTeaching #NetworkEdChat #EducateTogether
#EthicalEducation #IntegratedEducation #InclusiveEducation
sluggerotoole.com/2025/11/28/t...
The Supreme Court judgment on religious teaching in NI – an analysis and an appeal…
Jack Russell is a parent, primary school governor, and member of the core team at Parents for Inclusive Education NI, a grass-roots organisation that advocates for the rights of all children and paren...
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November 28, 2025 at 11:50 AM
My analysis of the recent Supreme Court judgment on Religious Education in Northern Ireland.
#EdChatIE #TeamRE #EduSkyUK #EducationUK #edpolicy #schoolsuk #UKTeaching #NetworkEdChat #EducateTogether
#EthicalEducation #IntegratedEducation #InclusiveEducation
sluggerotoole.com/2025/11/28/t...
#EdChatIE #TeamRE #EduSkyUK #EducationUK #edpolicy #schoolsuk #UKTeaching #NetworkEdChat #EducateTogether
#EthicalEducation #IntegratedEducation #InclusiveEducation
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