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Created on: Friday, 27 March 2020
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The Transfer Test Journey
Created on: Thursday, 05 March 2020
by Stephen McConkey
An experienced class teacher and headteacher talks about The Transfer Test Journey. He gives us some insights into preparation and the administration involved in the...
From Monday 1 July children across Northern Ireland will be sliding into summer reading for this year’s Big Summer Read.
The annual reading initiative is a free...
Winners of Anti-Bullying Week Creative Arts Competition Announced
Created on: Monday, 19 November 2018
by Mums NI
Respect was the clear message from the winners of this year’s Anti-Bullying Week creative arts competition (art and movie/performance) which were announced recently...
Anti-bullying Week - Top Tips for Parents and Carers
Created on: Monday, 12 November 2018
by Mums NI
Schools and youth groups across Northern Ireland are getting ready to take part in this year’s Anti-Bullying Week, which kicks off on Monday 12 November 2018.
Under this...
Local Schools and Youth Groups 'respect' Anti-bullying Week
Created on: Friday, 09 November 2018
by Mums NI
RESPECT is at the heart of this year’s Anti-Bullying Week – w/c 12 November 2018
Schools and youth groups across Northern Ireland are getting ready to take part in this...
Created on: Tuesday, 10 July 2018
by Sinead Mc Dermott Campbell
Art and Design education plays a crucial role in the development of children’s minds and creativity. Art benefits children in numerous ways, it encourages them to...
Who is responsible for helping my child prepare for the Transfer Test?
Created on: Monday, 18 June 2018
by Clare Rimmer
This year’s Primary 6 children who wish to gain entry to one of Northern Ireland’s 63 selective grammar schools are already well in to their preparations for the November...
Created on: Sunday, 05 November 2017
by Katie Matthews
The dreaded “H” word – Homework!
At some stage, most parents will have a battle, tears or tantrums (or a combination of all 3!) when it comes to their...
My child is falling below average. What can I do to help?
Created on: Monday, 25 September 2017
by Clare Rimmer
Every year our children are put through standardised tests that allow teachers and parents to compare students against children of the same age in the general population. ...
Why are so few girls taking up Science-related jobs?
Created on: Thursday, 21 September 2017
by Science Starz
A recent study in the Journal of Science found that by age 6, girls are less likely than boys to think members of their own gender can be brilliant. It is well known that women...
As parents, we are the most important educators in our children’s lives. With some gentle encouragement, we can put them on the path to a lifelong love of books.
From the...
Learning a foreign language – The younger the better!
Created on: Saturday, 01 July 2017
by Marie Louise McKendry
We have a poor reputation with regards to learning foreign languages in our little corner of Europe. In contrast bilingualism is the norm in many parts of the continent, in fact...
Most parents want the best for their children and part of that is encouraging them to take part in new hobbies and activities. We do this to see what they enjoy, to find out...
In Northern Ireland, Pre-School education is not statutory. However, to ensure the best for your child, we at Mums NI highly recommend this bridge to education for...
