Are you an Early Career Teacher completing induction this year? Join us at the Pedagogy into Practice Conference 2026 and take the next step in your professional learning journey. This dedicated conference will provide practical classroom strategies, insights into curriculum developments in Northern Ireland, and opportunities to learn from experienced practitioners and system leaders. You'll also have the chance to connect with fellow Early Career Teachers from across Northern Ireland. 📍 Lagan Valley Civic Centre 📅 16 November – Nursery, Primary and Special ECTs: ow.ly/XivG50ZXo13 📅 17 November – Post-Primary and Special ECTs: ow.ly/Mg6G50ZXo19 To avoid disappointment, please register at your earliest convenience using the relevant link above. #ECT | #ProfessionalLearning | #PedagogyIntoPractice | #EducationAuthority

The Education Authority and the Department of Education, in partnership with internationally recognised leadership expert Andy Buck is offering a flagship leadership development programme designed to support experienced principals in leading meaningful and sustained educational improvement. There are 100 places on this programme which are fully funded through the Leadership Development Programme. Through face to face and online learning the programme supports principals to develop greater leadership self-awareness, strengthen their influence and cultivate the habits and behaviours required to lead sustainable improvement in an increasingly complex educational landscape. To register your interest in the programme, please use the link below: 📅 Wednesday 18 November 2026 🕒 9.00am -3.00pm 🔗 Register: ow.ly/bjHY50ZSZW1 #ProfessionalLearningandDevelopment | #MiddleLeaders | #EducationAuthority

Day 24 of #30Days30WaysUK The Education Authority has rolled out the Be Ready Thematic Unit, a resource available to primary schools across the region, designed to help Key Stage 2 pupils build confidence and resilience in the face of everyday risks and emergencies. From reacting in a medical emergency to staying safe during extreme weather, the unit gives children the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions at school, at home, and in their community. The best part? The learning doesn't stop at the school gates. This initiative is designed to reach into homes and empower whole families to feel prepared. 🔗 Teachers can access the materials online now: ow.ly/EI0150ZHCKU #BeReadyNI

Day 7of #30Days30WaysUK Did you know? 💡 Our yellow EA buses are fitted with special warning lights called ‘Jack and Jill lights’ to alert drivers when children are getting on or off the bus. 🚸 If you see these lights flashing on one of the EA's yellow buses, be aware that children and young people will be getting on or off the vehicle. We encourage all road users to exercise caution around school buses, particularly when they are stopping or taking off. More information on safe travelling to and from school can be found on the Home to School Transport section of our website: eani.org.uk #BeReadyNI

If you see these lights flashing on one of the EA's yellow buses, be aware that children and young people will be getting on or off the vehicle 🚸 We encourage all road users to exercise caution around school buses, particularly when they are stopping or taking off. More information on safe travelling to and from school can be found on the Home to School Transport section of our website eani.org.uk

Does your child have a special dietary requirement? Have you notified your child’s school about it? Special diet applications should be completed when the diet is: ◾ medically prescribed eg food allergies ◾ religious or cultural reasons ◾ vegetarian or vegan Parents/guardians/caregivers have a crucial role in providing these details to their child’s school. All special diets must be notified to the school using our Guidance for the provision of Special Diets in schools form. This form should be submitted when your child joins a school and/or starts taking school meals, or when your child is diagnosed with a medical condition or allergy/intolerance requiring an adjustment to their diet or how the food is served. 📩 Download the form: ow.ly/sxXt50ZFcNG Upon receipt of the completed form for medically required diets, your school will contact you and facilitate a meeting with you, the school and the school’s catering manager. The arrangements for provision of your child’s meals will be discussed and agreed ahead of the special diet being provided. If you haven’t previously submitted a completed application, and your child needs a special diet, you need to apply now. 🔗 More information about the process is available on our website: ow.ly/peYN50ZFcNH

Home to School Transport – applications open 📢 The online Home to School Transport application process for Primary and Post-Primary aged children, for September 2026, is now open. You can use the eligibility checker on our website 👉 ow.ly/a6zJ50YxEkB or on your EA Connect account 👉 ow.ly/vbJy50YxEkC More info about Home to School Transport is available here 👉ow.ly/Mz8350YxEkA 📢 Please note, if you already avail of Home to School Transport for your child and have not moved home or changed schools, then you do not need to reapply. If you require any assistance in completing your online application, our Transport Helpline can be contacted on 028 9598 5959. Opening hours are 9.30 to 12.30 and 1.30 to 4.30, Monday to Friday.

If you are applying for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the upcoming school year, you are encouraged to apply before Friday 31 July to guarantee your support is in place for the start of term. Please ensure you have completed the application fully and submitted all relevant supporting documentation. 👉 Apply now on EA Connect: connect.eani.org.uk/parent/l… For more information, including FAQs, visit: eani.org.uk/fsm

Applications are open for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowances for the 2026/27 academic year. Important info for applying: ✔️ Add each child for whom you have parental responsibility and who will be attending full time at school or Regional/FE College to your application ✔️ If children are aged over 16 and you’re unsure whether they will return to school or change schools, add on the application the child’s name and the name of the school your child waiting for results is most likely to attend ✔️ Inform the Meals and Uniform Section by phone or in writing if this information changes. You can do this by emailing [email protected] Your child’s funding will be delayed if you do not add them to your application before submitting. 👉 Applications can be made using EA Connect: connect.eani.org.uk/parent/l… More information on how to apply can be found on the EA website: eani.org.uk/fsm