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Department of Education (NI)

The Northern Ireland Executive department responsible for pre-school, primary, post-primary and special education and youth services.

Also called
DE
Used in
Northern Ireland
Topic
Organisations

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Education Authority (EA) Northern Ireland
The single body in Northern Ireland responsible for funding and supporting schools, school admissions, special educational needs and youth services.
CCEA (Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment) Northern Ireland
The body in Northern Ireland that advises on the curriculum, runs assessment and acts as an exam board and regulator.

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Education and Training Inspectorate · GTCNI · NAHT · NEU

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