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Children with a statement of special educational needs who need a special diet may be entitled to Free School Meals support. Apply now on EA Connect: connect.eani.org.uk/parent/l… The Free School Meals and Uniform helpdesk can also be contacted on 028 9047 0233, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 4pm. There is lot of information and guidance available at eani.org.uk/fsm

Applications for a Post Primary place for September 2026 close THIS Thursday 19 February at 12 noon ⏰ Applications received after the closing date will be treated as late. Having a late application could reduce your child’s likelihood of gaining a place in your preferred school. Most schools give priority to punctual applications. To begin or complete your application, please visit EA Connect 👉 ow.ly/9wzn50XHl6h For more information and guidance on completing an application, go to the EA website 👉 ow.ly/3bWC50XHl6f #EAadmissions

Applications for Post Primary Year 8 places for September 2026 are currently open! ✔️ You can apply now via EA Connect ow.ly/CM5l50XGS4b We recommend that you list at least four schools in the order of your preference. Make sure you read carefully through the published admissions criteria for schools you are considering before submitting your application. 👉 For more information on the application process, visit: ow.ly/BPpH50XGS4c #EAadmissions

If you or someone you know requires information in another language, the Education Authority website has a Translation Support Tool you can use. You will be able to access your pre-school or primary one application and any support resources in multiple languages by clicking on the 'ReachDeck’ icon. 👉 For more information visit eani.org.uk/admissions

Applications for Pre-School and Primary 1 for September 2026 are currently open! ✔️ You can apply now via EA Connect: ow.ly/3RgB50XGP5p We recommend that you list at least four pre-schools or primary schools in the order of your preference. Make sure you read carefully through the published admissions criteria for the pre-school settings and schools you are considering before submitting your application. 👉 For more information on the application process, visit: ow.ly/n18b50XGP5o #EAadmissions

⚠️ Emergency Early School Closure - Storm Amy ⚠️ All schools located in the areas affected by the amber weather warning in Northern Ireland are required to close at 12 midday today, Friday 03 October 2025. (Counties Antrim, Londonderry, Tyrone and Fermanagh) This decision has been taken in the interests of the safety of children, young people and staff. The amber warning covers the western half of Northern Ireland - counties Antrim, Londonderry, Tyrone and Fermanagh. The Education Authority consulted with the Met Office to ensure there had been no overnight amendments to the alert. The alert applies to the period 3pm to 8pm today and is warning of a spell of damaging winds on Friday late afternoon and evening. It has cited the potential for power cuts and damage to buildings, including a risk of injuries from flying debris.

Attention all School Governors – The Board of Governor Training Programme for Term 1 is now available. Log into the training portal or see the programme here ow.ly/9v8g50Twg7C

If you are applying for Free School Meals & Uniform Allowance for the 2025/26 school year and are in receipt of one of the benefits listed here, then you will require a Proof of Benefit letter for your application. To request one, visit: secure.dwp.gov.uk/get-a-proo…

📢 Calling Parents & Carers! Please watch our update video on our SEND Transformation work to date. 👀 Watch this space for further information on upcoming engagement sessions where you will have the opportunity to hear in more detail about the progress we have made and ask any questions you may have. ‼️We would also like to invite you to take part in our Baseline Survey as part of our work to make lasting and positive changes to SEND services and how they are delivered in Northern Ireland. Please take five minutes to complete our survey before 30th September👉 ow.ly/s4vl50WmOie If you have any access difficulties, please email✉️ [email protected].