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Transfer plans to be announced in a fortnight

Education minister Caitríona Ruane will reveal plans for the replacement system for the 11-plus in two weeks. Read more..

• Targeting the School Run

  In the run-up to one of the most significant annual events for schools looking to educate children about healthy living, we take a look at Walk to School Week. More..

• Lucky Sparky roaring for Ulster

  Ulster Rugby’s lucky mascot Sparky is getting set for one of the squad’s most decisive games of the season, the Magners League clash against Glasgow Warriors, at Ravenhill on Saturday, May 3, at 3pm. More..

• Children’s school start-date to be delayed

  The changes to the transfer system may result in children starting school when they are slightly older. More..

• Free healthy eating book for primary schools

  A new book promoting healthy eating to young children has been given to all primary schools in Northern Ireland. More..

• 11+ replacement test decided

  A company to manage an independent test to replace the 11-plus will be set up by 30 grammar schools. More..

• Moves to cut children’s road deaths

  Speed limits around schools and housing estates should be cut, the assembly heard. More..

• Seeing stars at Woodburn Primary

  Pupils from Woodburn Primary School in Carrickfergus were seeing stars recently during a visit to the Armagh Planetarium. More..

• Pauline Quirke brings her acting Academy to Belfast

  Next month will see the launch of the new Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) in Belfast, one of a new generation of weekend performing arts schools being opened across the UK by the popular actress. More..

• Minister entertained at Ardstraw PS

  Pupils at a County Tyrone primary school entertained the education minister to a morning of drama, music and poetry. More..

• Seventy-five years at Downey House

  Downey House, the preparatory school at Methodist College, Belfast, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. More..