Watch Fort Hill Integrated Primary School's very special 140-year Celebration Service online here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnn3... #lisburn

IEF invites tenders for the provision of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System to support fundraising, donor stewardship, event management, and cross-departmental collaboration. Deadline: 15 June 2026. For full information see: www.ief.org.uk/2026/05/26/t...

*Clear Demand for Integrated Education* Integrated Education Fund Response to the Department of Education Demand Report. The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) welcomes all efforts to measure demand for Integrated Education fairly and accurately...

If you’re interested in your child's current school transforming to become an Integrated school, book a free informal coffee and chat with IEF's Parental Outreach Officer Jen. Click the link below to book your free, no obligation chat here: bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/Espress...

A massive thank you to Cliftonville Integrated Primary School who kindly hosted a group of international students today. The visiting students were from the Dialogue Vanterbilt program and accompanied by Daniel Wehrenfennig from the CIEL- Center for International Experiential Learning..

The Outreach Team were delighted to meet with our facilitators for a review & planning meeting. The discussion provided space to reflect on recent developments & to look ahead, while recognising the breadth of skills, experience and insight they bring to the work of the IEF. #thankfulthursday

Poll shows appetite for cross community solutions in education. A NI wide attitudinal poll conducted by LucidTalk, commissioned by the IEF, indicates wide public support for cross-community solutions within Northern Ireland’s school estate. Read more here: www.ief.org.uk/2026/05/12/p...

Massive #thankfulthursday to our incredible runners in the recent London & Belfast marathons. After all the training, dedication & commitment, Dean, Karine, Team InteGreat & Cool Runnings raised around £7,000 to support Integrated Education. Our sincere thanks to each runner & all their supporters.

Huge #thankfulthursday to everyone who came to the recent launch of the Tyrone micro-poll in #Omagh. We heard about local attitudes to education & housing, reflected on the barriers to sustainable & inclusive communities, and discussed how we can work closer together.

@tenx9belfast.bsky.social is returning to #Omagh in partnership with the IEF for true stories on the theme: Stepping Up. Thursday 4 June in Bogan’s Bar, Omagh.

Education crisis: Can integrated education be part of the solution? agendani.com/education-cr...

Register your free place at 'Schools, Education & Housing: Launch of the Co. Tyrone Poll' at the Silverbirch Hotel #Omagh on 29 April, 11am - 12:30pm. Limited availability, secure your place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/schools-ed...

Reminder! 🚨 Submit your Integration through Sport or Trust 11 application by midnight, Friday 17 April. Guidelines and application forms can be found at: www.ief.org.uk/our-work/gra...

Delighted to hear that our Chief Executive Paul Caskey OBE has received a Quiet Peacebuilder Award today 👏 Well deserved having spent over 25 years working to support the growth and development of Integrated Education in the IEF

Following an increase in support for Integrated provision in East Belfast and increased parental registrations on www.integratemyschool.com, the IEF would like to invite parents in the East Belfast Area to a meeting in Café Smart, Belmont Road on 15 April 2026.

Calling all school Governors! 🚨 There is still time to register for the free informal, exploratory 'Integration Works' online event on Wednesday 25 March from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.

Fantastic interview by our Director Hilary Copeland on Pulse Online Radio talking about the "risks, bravery and courage" of the "pioneers" who started the Integrated Education Movement. Listen to the interview in full here: youtu.be/rF_xY8ND28A?... #integrationworks

Invitation to Tender: Research Financial Modelling and Analysis of Potential Cross-Sector School Solutions in Northern Ireland. Tenders should be emailed to [email protected] by 4pm Monday 09 March 2026. For more information please see: www.ief.org.uk/2026/02/19/i...

Integration Works 2026 5 March, 10am - 3pm at Crumlin Road Gaol This free informal event is designed to provide factual information & feature contributions from Principals of Integrated schools, as well as leaders currently progressing through Transformation forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

The IEF would like to invite tenders for the carrying out of research which will explore, analyse, draw conclusions and make recommendations regarding parental choice and preference in relation to education in Northern Ireland. Deadline: 2 March. For more info see... www.ief.org.uk/2026/02/11/i...

This week’s Research Roundup focuses on Ulster University's ‘Future Schools’ Project. The ‘Future Schools’ Project aims to support school communities who wish to explore sustainable solutions to primary and post-primary school provision in their area.

Fantastic sessions at the Transformational Spaces Primary Conference with Autism NI , PlayBoard NI and NI Council for Integrated Education!

Huge thank you to Mr Mc - On Track With Mr Mc - for his session on outdoor play and learning, along with creative ways to transform outdoor spaces in schools, at our Transformational Spaces Primary Conference.

Becca and Susan are attending the @iefni.bsky.social conference today - 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴: 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 - sharing their insights on supporting children's positive mental health through play.

Delighted to be here at #OxfordIsland today for the Transformational Spaces Primary Conference today! We have stands from NI Council for Integrated Education , Northern Ireland Forest School Association, Autism NI, PlayBoard NI.

“I was lucky enough to attend an Integrated school. It has, without a doubt, shaped the person I am today not only in terms of my friendships across cultural backgrounds, but also in terms of how I prioritise listening, curiosity and openness in my professional life...

Integration Works 2026 Thursday 5 March, 10am - 3pm at the Crumlin Road Gaol We invite you to this free informal and exploratory event, designed for schools wishing to learn more about Integrated Education and the Transformation process. Click the link for more info fb.me/e/6cRqhiiy1

Reminder!

This week’s Research Roundup focuses on ARK_info Report on Research Methods for Assessing Demand for Integrated Education in Northern Ireland. Head to our website to learn more: www.ief.org.uk/our-work/res...

The IEF invites tenders for 2 research projects: Financial Modelling & Analysis of Potential Cross-Sector School Solutions in NI and Exploring Potential Cross-Sector School Solutions in NI. Deadline: 4pm Mon 26 January. Head to our website for full information: www.ief.org.uk/our-work/res...

We're looking forward to joining @iefni.bsky.social on 4 February at their 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴: 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 conference. Roberta and Susan will be sharing their expertise on building positive mental health through play. Tickets still available! 👇

Head to the IEF website to see more information on a tender opportunity, for the provision of a Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) System, which has been revised with additional information. Deadline extended to 12 noon on Monday 2 February. www.ief.org.uk/2026/01/13/i...

Following on from our successful Nursery Conference, pictured below, the IEF are delighted to be hosting 'Transformational Spaces: Primary Teachers and Leaders Conference' on Wednesday 4 February at Oxford Island, 9:30am - 3pm.

Invitation to tender: CRM System IEF invites tenders for the provision of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System to support fundraising, donor stewardship, event management, and cross-departmental collaboration. Deadline: 26 January 2026 For full details see: www.ief.org.uk/2026/01/13/i...

This week’s Research Roundup focuses on the 2025 Queen's University research ‘The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Integrated Education Transformation Process’. This research aims to unpack schools’ experiences of the Integrated Education Transformation process.. ief.org.uk/our-work/res...

Lord Dubs welcomed guests to the House of Lords on 20 November to celebrate the crucial role played by the IEF in Northern Ireland. Photos are available in this month's Ulster Tatler, so don't forget to pick up your copy! Read more about this special event here: www.ief.org.uk/2025/11/25/i...

The IEF invites tenders for 2 research projects: Financial Modelling & Analysis of Potential Cross-Sector School Solutions in NI and Exploring Potential Cross-Sector School Solutions in NI. Deadline: Mon 26 January 2026. See here for full details: www.ief.org.uk/our-work/res...

Tickets now available for Transformational Spaces: Primary Teachers and Leaders Conference on 4 February. Click the link below to reserve your free space: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Have you ever wondered what becoming Integrated would mean for your school, but aren’t sure where to start? We can help, we can provide Transformation grants to help schools learn more about Integrated education. See our website for more information: www.ief.org.uk/our-work/gra...

Your support, their future. We are so thankful for all our supporters this #ThankfulThursday! Listen to Anthony share why he choose to become a 'Friend of the Integrated Education Fund.' Click here to set up your regular donation: cafdonate.cafonline.org/19034#!/Dona...

Transformational Spaces; Primary Teachers & Leader’s Conference, taking place on Wednesday 04 February 2026 at Oxford Island. For more information & to book your free space see: www.ief.org.uk/support-us/e...

Reminder for all Integrated Colleges! 🚨 The Carson Bursaries fund arts related projects by post-primary pupils. The Carson Bursary application forms need to be completed and submitted to the IEF by 3pm on 5 December 2025. See here for more information: www.ief.org.uk/our-work/gra...

Huge thank you to everyone who attended the annual House of Lords Celebration. Lord Dubs welcomed guests to the House of Lords to celebrate the crucial role played by the IEF. Read more: www.ief.org.uk/2025/11/25/i...

Did you see Bridge Integrated Primary School on ITV News yesterday? The school was talking about how they teach RE, featuring 'Faith and Belief in School’, Guidance for RE, which is available online here www.ief.org.uk/our-work/pub... Watch Bridge IPS online here: www.itv.com/watch/news/n...

Why not go visit your local Integrated school over the next month? Integrated schools will be hosting their Open Days and Nights. Find your local Integrated nursery, primary and post-primary schools here: www.ief.org.uk/integrated-e...

Have you ever wondered what becoming Integrated would mean for your school, but aren’t sure where to start? We can help, the IEF can provide Transformation grants to help schools learn more about Integrated education. Click here to learn more: www.ief.org.uk/our-work/gra...

Massive #ThankfulThursday to Herbert Smith Freehills #Belfast for donating some amazing equipment to Integrated schools across Northern Ireland. Fort Hill IPS in #Lisburn was delighted to recently receive laptops which will support the pupils' studies.