Education: Government signals integrated sector support

Education: Government signals integrated sector support

Jun 21, 2022 by BBC News - Family & Education

Key Facts

  • Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Brandon Lewis says 'it is clear' there is a demand for integrated education in Northern Ireland A programme to support greater integration through education in Northern Ireland will be set up by the UK government, according to NI Secretary Brandon Lewis.
  • Mr Lewis will say the government programme will promote the benefits of integrated education to parents, teachers and pupils.
  • The Integrated Education Act means the department has to increase the number of integrated school places and set targets for the number of children being educated in them.
  • Image source, Reuters Image caption, Mr Lewis says the UK government will set out a programme promoting integration in education A statement from the NIO said that the conference, beginning on Wednesday, will explore how integrated education is a "key driver of opportunity and empowerment for young people" and a key principle of the government's commitment to Levelling Up.

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