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25/06/2026

25/06/2026

Big changes could be on the way for childcare in Northern Ireland!

Education Minister Paul Givan has published the results of the Early Learning and Childcare Strategy consultation, with strong public backing for plans to make childcare more affordable and expand access to full-time pre-school education 📚

Find out what the proposals could mean via the link in comments.

25/06/2026

Your Surviving Summer Calendar 🔅

Pull it out, stick it up, and stay one step ahead of the chaos! ⛱

Get yours here: www.ni4kids.com

24/06/2026

🔥 It's too hot. There, I said it!

24/06/2026

Children and young people have taken part in a series of focus groups to help shape the Safer Journey’s to School (SJS) programme 🚌

The SJS programme was established by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to improve safety following tragic incidents involving children and buses, which highlighted the risks when passengers are getting on and off buses.

Millennium Integrated Primary School; St Genevieve’s High School, Belfast; Saintfield High School; and Cumber Claudy Primary School took part in the focus groups.

Full story here: https://ni4kids.com/children-and-young-peoples-views-are-heard-in-safer-journeys-to-school-programme/

24/06/2026

"While movement can help some children regulate, regulation is much bigger than simply taking a walk around the building."

✍️ Don't miss columnist Katrina Mallon's latest piece!

Packed with insight, inspiration and practical takeaways, it's a must-read for both educators and parents.

Check it out now!
www.ni4kids.com

24/06/2026

🗞 Education Minister Paul Givan has today announced a review of behaviour policy and practice across schools in Northern Ireland.

Tom Bennett (pictured), a leading expert in behaviour management, has been appointed to provide independent advice, drawing on international best practice to help develop new, evidence-based guidance for schools.

The review aims to strengthen how behaviour is managed across the education system and will inform the development of a new Department of Education Behaviour Policy, as well as updated, practical guidance for schools.

Full story: https://ni4kids.com/education-minister-announces-review-of-school-behaviour-policy/

24/06/2026

🐪 Happy Hump Day!