Education

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Department of Education	-John O'Dowd -Responsible for central administration of all aspects of education except higher education (Dept of Employment & Learning) -Aim to promote edu of population & ensure effective implementation of education policy
Key Functions	-Advising ministries on determination of edu policy -Framing legislation -Ensure effectiveness of edu system -Managing resources -Evaluating teacher performance
Structure & Functions	9 non-departmental public bodies: 1) Belfast Education & Library board 2) South East ELB 3) Southern ELB 4) Northeastern ELB 5) Western ELB 6) CCMS 7) Ni Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessments 8) Staff Commission for the Education & Library Boards 9) Youth Council for NI. STATUTORY/VOLUNTARY GROUPS: 1)Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta 2)General Teaching Council NI 3)NI Council for Integrated Education. -Role of boards to ensure high quality education, youth & library board services -Maj of exams held under CCEA -All schools follow NI curriculum based on national curriculum of Eng & Wales
Integrated Education	-95% of children attending maintained (Ca) or controlled (Pr) schools -NICIE promotes/supports integrated education

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	Created by Maria O'Dempsey almost 11 years ago