NI to gain power to set first ever cap on school uniform costs under new legislation at Stormont, says Education Minister ...

"Schools will have to consult with parents and pupils, and then publish the rationale and cost of their uniforms" ...

A large majority of primary school-aged children have unsupervised access to smart devices in their bedrooms, according to new research. Data from CyberSafeKids reveals that 82 per cent of ...

Lorraine had wanted to buy her school uniform out of her wages. Her family, including younger brother Colin and her older sister Denise Kerrigan, provided a statement which was read to the inquiry ...

"Jaxon was last seen 07:45 on 12/02/25, wearing school uniform: purple tie, black blazer with a yellow badge and black trousers. "Call 999 if you see Jaxon, quoting log 1523-120225." ...

TWO schoolboys who vanished in uniform "during lesson time" have been found safe and well. The pair of 12-year-olds from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, had reportedly disappeared during school ...

The girl’s father reported it without hesitation, having faith that the school would take action as soon as it learnt what he had. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date ...

The email gives the name and address of someone who says he is going to carry out "one of the most prolific attacks in Irish history." READ MORE: Ireland weather expert delivers welcome news on ...

Newly-appointed education minister Helen McEntee has said it is her “intention” that all children with additional needs will have a school place this September. Last year the government came ...

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Irish is the latest language nine-year-old Soham can now confidently speak. The St Malachy's Primary School pupil also speaks Marathi, Hindi and English. The Belfast school is one of over 80 in ...

More info A former pupil at one of Northern Ireland’s top grammar schools allegedly ... Mr McConkey, 19, sued the school’s governors for alleged negligence and failure to properly supervise ...