Paul Givan21 Oct 2024Children to stay in education or training until 18At present, young people in Northern Ireland can leave school at the age of 16. 21 Oct 2024Northern Ireland15 Oct 2024Givan criticised for LCC meeting while declining 205 othersThe Education Minister Paul Givan has declined 205 meetings since taking office.15 Oct 2024Northern Ireland Politics10 Oct 2024Second DUP minister holds meeting with loyalist groupThe Department for Communities said a meeting took place "to discuss social deprivation in unionist communities".10 Oct 2024Northern Ireland Politics4 Oct 2024Long says questions remain over McMonagle referencesNaomi Long says Sinn Féin should self reflect on their handling of Michael McMonagle's case.4 Oct 2024Northern Ireland Politics4 Oct 2024Givan defends meeting with loyalist paramilitariesThe education minister has defended holding a meeting with the LCC about an Irish Language school.4 Oct 2024Northern Ireland Politics2 Oct 2024Education minister criticised for meeting loyalist group2 Oct 2024Northern Ireland Politics18 Sep 2024Minister says Education Authority 'failing' controlled schoolsThere are more than 500 controlled schools here, and most pupils are from a Protestant background.18 Sep 2024Northern Ireland3 Sep 2024New guidance to limit phone use in NI schoolsPaul Givan is expected to issue new guidance to schools to crack down on mobile phone use by pupils.3 Sep 2024Northern Ireland2 Aug 2024Education minister apologises after data breachPersonal details of more than 400 people have been shared in error by the Department of Education.2 Aug 2024Northern Ireland