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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 2d

Emer Maguire and a very special comedian guest have now been added to the fanastic line-up for Stand-Up for Integrated Education!

Stand-Up for Integrated Education
Thursday 16 October
Ulster Hall #Belfast
£27.50

Tickets selling fast, get yours here:
www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/st...

Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 2d

Integrated Education: Connecting People, Planet and Peace
Tuesday, October 21
10am - 12:30pm
Malone House #Belfast

How can the inclusive ethos of Integrated Education be used to highlight and address issues related to our environment?

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Integrated Education: Connecting People, Planet and Peace

Join this event to hear about how schools can address environmental sustainability while creating connections and contributing to peace.

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 14d

The IEF would like to invite tenders for the completion of research to explore cross-sector solutions to school provision in Northern Ireland, incl the concept of Jointly Managed Community Schools.
Deadline: Weds 15 Oct
See our website for more information:
www.ief.org.uk/2025/09/24/i...

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 21d

If you are interested in finding out more about Integrated Education in Nursery schools, the IEF is running a Nursery Practitioners Conference on 08 October 2025 in Oxford Island.
You can register now online here:
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Three Nurseries JoinCommunity of Integrated Schools

Three Nurseries Join the Growing Community of Integrated Schools Across Northern Ireland | Integrated Education | Integrated Education Fund

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 21d

Three Nurseries Join the Growing Community of Integrated Schools Across Northern Ireland!
This September 3 Nursery schools opened their doors as Integrated Nursery schools for the first time: Ballymena NS, Downshire NS in Banbridge and Magherafelt NS...
www.ief.org.uk/2025/09/16/t...

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 29d

The IEF requires the provision of services for media buying. This service will include (but not be limited to) creative media planning, media buying, campaign delivery and reporting.
Deadline: Mon 22 Sept
For full information please see:
www.ief.org.uk/2025/09/08/i...

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 29d

On 28 Aug, Mallusk Integrated Primary School celebrated ten years of Integrated Education. The Mayor of Antrim & Newtownabbey Cllr Leah Kirkpatrick, the High Sheriff of Belfast Cllr Fiona McAteer & US Consul General James Applegate were among the many special guests..
www.ief.org.uk/2025/09/08/m...

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Shared Future News @sharedfuture.news · Sep 8

Exploring #integratededucation: emerging research showcased at QUB

Read our article by Jessica HADDEN 👉 sharedfuture.news/exploring-in...

#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland

@iefni.bsky.social @pivotalpolicy.bsky.social @mollyladams.bsky.social @meganstutesman.bsky.social @blaylockd1.bsky.social

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · Sep 5

Come say hello to the IEF team this weekend at the Eats & Beats Festival in Donard Park #Newcastle on Sat 6 & Sun 7 Sept!👋 Children will have the opportunity to make a free music shaker, which they can use to make their very own 'beats' 🎵 🙂
We look forward to seeing you there!

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · Sep 5

Mind/ Mini Explorers, Belfast City Council, TEN Foundations, @britishredcross.bsky.social ross.bsky.social, Whiterock Childrens Centre, Blackie River Community Group, @childreninni.bsky.social, NIACRO, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, @barnardos.org.uk and Advice NI.

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · Sep 5

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our recent 'Back to School Bonanza' at the fabulous 2 Royal Avenue! It was a fantastic day of connection & conversation with local community organisations & fun activities.
@moneyreadyuk.bsky.social, Integrated AlumNI, Specially Connected..
#thankyou

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · Sep 4

The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) notes the Minister for Education’s Position Paper on ‘reasonable numbers’ of Protestant and Catholic children in Integrated schools and the general principle contained within.
Read statement in full on our website here:
www.ief.org.uk/2025/09/04/i...

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · Sep 2

📣Public Interest Update 📣

@iefni.bsky.social's efforts have paid off!

As IEF's statement notes, they believe the legal process secured significant improvements to the original #IntegratedEducation strategy.

Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · Sep 2

High Court Rules Department of Education in breach of the Integrated Education Act (2022)
The initial Department of Education strategy for Integrated Education has been declared unlawful in the High Court.
Read more here:
www.ief.org.uk/2025/09/02/d...

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · Sep 2

High Court Rules Department of Education in breach of the Integrated Education Act (2022)
The initial Department of Education strategy for Integrated Education has been declared unlawful in the High Court.
Read more here:
www.ief.org.uk/2025/09/02/d...

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · Aug 26

The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) requires a secure online petition platform to record data for parents wishing to express their support for their child’s school to become Integrated.
For more information please see:
www.ief.org.uk/2025/08/26/i...

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · Aug 12

NI schools still face barriers to integrated status, report finds www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/08...

NI schools still face barriers to integrated status, report finds

Lack of government support is undermining efforts to tackle chronic under-provision, research finds Read More »

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · Aug 7

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · Jul 31

Back to School Bonanza!
Drop in to our free fun family event at 2 Royal Avenue #Belfast on 20 August.
See here for more information:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ief-back-t...

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · Jul 23

Faith & Belief in Schools?
Thursday 7 August, 6-7:30pm
St Mary's University College #Belfast
How can we encourage more inclusivity in Faith & Belief policies & practices in schools?
Get free tickets here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/faith-beli...

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · Jul 17

Get your tickets here!
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Fiona McAteer @fionamcateer.bsky.social · Jun 16

I was honoured to be able to go to Cliftonville Integrated Primary School and learn all about the history of the school and the plans they have for the future. Integrated education is a core value of the @allianceparty.bsky.social and the @iefni.bsky.social is one of my charities for my year.

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VIEWdigital @viewdigital.bsky.social · Jul 2

Comedy night to raise funds for integrated education in Northern Ireland - viewdigital.org/comedy-night... @iefni.bsky.social

Comedy night to raise funds for integrated education in Northern Ireland - VIEWdigital

A number of well-known comedians will take to the stage at the Ulster Hall in Belfast this October in support of integrated education in Northern Ireland. Tim McGarry, Wendy Wason and Colin Murphy are...

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · Jun 27

On 24 June, the Belfast City Hall’s Grand Ballroom was the venue for a special celebration of Integrated Education, hosted by Kathryn Wilson & attended by High Sheriff Cllr Fiona McAteer & Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Minister Fleur Anderson.
Read more here:
www.ief.org.uk/2025/06/26/i...

Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · Jun 13

On 3 June, IC Glengormley hosted a very special celebration event to thank Hagan Homes for their incredible support for Integrated Education. Hagan Homes has donated a staggering £1 million over the past 3 years to support over 260 projects in Integrated schools.

www.ief.org.uk/2025/06/12/i...

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · May 27

Congratulations to all recipients of the Baroness May Blood Award for Community Activism this year!
www.ief.org.uk/2025/05/12/b...

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