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Education Authority
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EA is responsible for delivery of education services in NI | Account not monitored outside office hours | Please email enquiries to: [email protected].
Northern Ireland
Joined August 2010
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    We are aware of inaccurate information circulating about school closures. Any official notification in relation to school closures will be sent directly to school from the Department of Education. Schools remain open. Please continue to monitor our website for latest updates.
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    Packed lunches are being prepared by our Catering Service staff for over 600 @NIAS999 staff who continue to provide vital critical services within the local community. Thank you to the dedication of our Catering Service staff who are facilitating this service. #EACateringService
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    The Education Authority would like to express its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Lyra McKee. Everyone at last year’s EA Youth Service event to celebrate 100 years of women’s suffrage was inspired by this wonderful young person.
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    EA Early Years Services are excited for the launch of The Duchess of Cambridge's Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. #BigChangeStartsSmall
    Today I’m proud to be launching The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood — let’s embrace this golden opportunity to create a happier, more mentally healthy and more nurturing society. centreforearlychildhood.org
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    Following @Education_NI announcement that all schools should close there will be no school transport tomorrow.
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    Children do not just witness, they experience domestic abuse. With @safeguardingni and @PoliceServiceNI we are rolling out #OpEncompass to another 77 schools. It allows officers to pass on relevant information to schools so that children can be supported. bit.ly/3oixrA2
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    Contingency plans for the continued provision of counselling for post primary pupils via Independent Counselling Service for Schools. Counselling to be provided via telephone or online video calling. Pupils & parents should contact their school for details bit.ly/2JcN1YG
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    The Education Authority will be issuing letters to parents / guardians on behalf of schools / playgroups to advise on the outcome of their child’s pre-school / primary one application. Letters for receipt on Wednesday 29 April 2020.
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    Is your child starting pre-school or primary school in September 2019? You can apply for their place online from Wednesday 2 January 2019. Watch the video to learn more and retweet to share this important information.
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    All schools in Northern Ireland are required to close tomorrow, Friday 24 January 2025, due to anticipated severe weather conditions caused by Storm Éowyn. ➡️ metoffice.gov.uk/weather/foreca…
    Text: Emergency School Closure - Storm Éowyn. All schools in Northern Ireland are required to close tomorrow, Friday 24 January 2025, due to anticipated severe weather conditions. 

The Met Office has issued a red alert, which covers all of Northern Ireland from 7am on Friday until 2pm and is warning of "very dangerous conditions" and "widespread disruption".  

For further information, please see metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/regional/ni
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    .@C2k_info team are hosting webinars for teachers on using C2K e-learning services, including Collaborate Ultra Video-Conferencing facility. Teachers can access guidance&video tutorials any time. Visit C2K Media Library and search: 'Learning from home' #SupportingLearning
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    #COVID19 EA has been able to source a limited number of 50ml bottles of hand sanitisers – if you require this item for your school on Monday please contact EA COVID 19 Operations Centre.
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    October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. This week is Dyslexia Awareness Week and to help celebrate the EA will be posting info on free resources and ideas to promote the cause. This year’s theme is ‘Breaking Through Barriers’. #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek #Dyslexia
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    Thanks to our EOTAS staff who have been delivering food hampers to families most in need at this time. Families have been really appreciative of this support & this has further supported the strong relationships across the EOTAS community.