The Education Minister Paul Givan visiting Dalriada School Ballymoney last week to meet the staff & pupils and to look over the plans for new pitch provision. DUP Delivery
Paul Givan
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Paul Givan
@paulgivan
Minister of Education 2024-Present. NI First Minister 2021/22. Minister for Communities 2016-17. Justice Committee Chairman 2011-14 & 20/21. MLA 2010-Present
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Joined January 2013
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Violence and disorder is wrong and it is counterproductive. It serves no purpose other than the destruction of neighbourhoods and to turn the focus away from where it should be. Many of us have spoken out before to highlight the issues of concern and we will continue to do so. 
We must protect children, safeguard victims and ensure every school is a safe place to learn and work. I will outline in the Assembly why the proposed changes are damaging and should be opposed. Raising the age of criminal responsibility undermines these efforts.- Paul Givan reposted
Education Minister Paul Givan today met with the Uniformed Youth Work Hub to hear about their ongoing work with young people across Northern Ireland. Discussions covered a range of topics including the review of Priorities for Youth and funding. The Hub brings together six
- Paul Givan repostedI’ve stood on the ground in many riot situations. Most people commenting haven’t a clue what they’re talking about. Carla, Diane, Jonathan and our Councillors were in Scarva doing the hard thing. They weren’t there for selfies or social media posts. They were there to provideA DUP MP has defended her presence at a counter-protest after she was criticised for being pictured with masked men. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/dup-mp-ca… belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/dup-mp-ca…
- Paul Givan repostedMy party has tabled a Petition of Concern on this, we have all signed it. If UUP leader believes what he states that ‘it is dangerous & denies victims justice” then UUP will sign Petition of Concern, they’ve failed to do so when asked. It’s not too late, I ask Jon & UUP to signIt’s hard to believe politicians are even contemplating this. Hopefully the voice of reason will prevail.
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Take time to listen to @Education_NI Minister @paulgivan explain the background to his #TransformED reform programme - Paul Givan reposted
An insight into the background to Northern Ireland’s education reforms #TransformED podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the… @Inner_Drive @paulgivan @Education_NI @lucy_crehan @daisychristo @buckingham_j - Paul Givan repostedEducation Minister Paul Givan visited Brackenagh Busy Bees Playgroup today to meet with staff and children. The Minister enjoyed a brilliant performance from the children and got involved in their interactive play session.
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Honoured to support @thebluehouses alongside @ResurgamTrust Community Academy & @niexecutive Urban Villages on their 2026–2031 strategy - and attend the launch on 31 May with Minister @paulgivan MLA. Strong partnerships driving impact #Strategy #Partnerships #Impact
- Paul Givan repostedThe Sinn Fein approach would bring about chaos. Sinn Fein Ministers did not oppose this issue at the NI Executive. They are now playing politics with child safeguarding. Similar legislation already exists in England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland. @paulgivan
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What Sinn Fein are not telling you is there is no way to ensure *safeguarding* arrangements in a school without mandatory inspection as per the NI Audit Office report (enclosed). This SF stance is playing politics with children’s safety and is actually appalling.
- Paul Givan repostedThis is extraordinary; SF support Paul's Bill Table it in the Executive Pass it And now condemn it - because of their own pressures. Dont be fooled.The role of inspection is vital for school improvement & ensuring effective child protection measures are in place. School inspections exist in England, Scotland, Wales and Republic of Ireland. SF FM put it on the Executive agenda and it was approved to proceed with NO dissent.
