The Education Minister, Peter Weir, has reversed Department of Education policy on the transfer test. Guidance issued this morning means that primary schools will now be free to prepare pupils for the test. Our Education Correspondent Robbie Meredith reports. | BBC Newsline

21 reactions · 15 shares | Attention all current Year 5 to Year 9 students - let your voice be heard!  Applications are now open for the DOVES Minister’s Student Council. DOVES ensures student voices are heard in developing education policy and addressing matters of concern to students. Find out more and apply today through the link in bio. Be quick - applications close 5pm on Friday 16 December 2022 (Week 9, Term 4). | NSW Department of Education | Facebook

239K views · 2K reactions | Flanked by students and educators, US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order intended to essentially dismantle the federal Department of Education. The order would leave US school policy almost entirely in the hands of states and local boards, a prospect that alarms liberal education advocates. #DonaldTrump #Trump #education #school #USpolitics #7NEWS | 7NEWS Australia | Facebook

Did you know over 700 public schools offer online selective high school or opportunity classes? | NSW Department of Education

90K views · 1K reactions | Say hello to more school updates and all the latest on your child’s education! | NSW Department of Education | Facebook

8K views · 28 reactions | A new digital school visitor check-in system is here.  We’ve partnered with Service NSW to give every visitor a streamlined way to check in and out of any NSW government school. Visit https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-visitor-check-in for more information. | NSW Department of Education | Facebook

Emily Sturge explains why the Department of Education has failed. #campusreform | Campus Reform

This government inherited a SEND system on its knees, but we’re listening, learning and working with families to help every child to achieve and thrive. We’re having the biggest national conversation on SEND in a generation, so that the views of parents, teachers and young people are at the very heart of change. Speak with us in person at one of our events, or join the conversation online. Details here 👇 https://consult.education.gov.uk/send-reform-national-conversation/ | Department for Educat

With the right support, pupils with SEND can achieve and thrive at school. At Maiden Erlegh School, pupils benefit from an onsite hub that acts as a safe space, where children can regulate their emotions and access extra support – boosting confidence in school and at home 💚. We're learning from schools across the country - listening to parents, teachers and experts - as we work together to reform the SEND system. | Department for Education