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Education Authority

The single body in Northern Ireland responsible for funding and supporting schools, school admissions, special educational needs and youth services.

Also called
EA
Used in
Northern Ireland
Topic
Organisations

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Local authority (LA) England Wales Scotland
The local council responsible for education services in its area, such as school places, admissions, SEND support and maintained schools. Sometimes still called the LEA (local education authority).
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.

More terms: Organisations

Department of Education (NI) · Education and Training Inspectorate · GTCNI · NAHT · NEU

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