Alliance Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has said the Education Authority (EA) going almost £20 million over budget is more evidence the education system here needs root and branch reform. Mr Lyttle was speaking as it was revealed by the Comptroller and Auditor General the EA finished the last financial year with a £19.1 million […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has said proper reform of our teacher training system is needed. Mr Lyttle was speaking after the relaunch of the Investing in the Teaching Workforce scheme by the Department of Education. It will see teachers aged over 55 retire early in 2018/19 and be replaced by those who have […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has said the Education Authority’s handling of proposals relating to special schools in Belfast has been “shambolic”. Mr Lyttle was speaking after receiving word from the Education Authority it would not be publishing proposals into the future of the schools. It was believed they were scheduled for pre-publication consultation […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has called on the Education Authority to officially publish its proposals into the future of special needs schools in Belfast, after information was provided to parents.”Information of these proposals is causing widespread concern among special school staff and parents,” said Mr Lyttle. “The Education Authority must now officially publish […]