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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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!

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

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...

📣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.

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

Get your tickets here! www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/st...

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.

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

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...

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...

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

Spring/ Summer 2025 edition of Learning Together is now available online! Read all the news from the Integrated Education Movement in Northern Ireland here: view.publitas.com/integrated-e...

Remember deadline is 23 May. Have Your Say here: www.education-ni.gov.uk/consultation...

The IntegrateMySchool team are here at the @naht.org.uk Conference at the Roe Valley Resort #Limavady today and tomorrow. If you have any questions about Integrated Education, come say hello 👋

Respond to the Department of Education– Vision 2030 Consultation. Deadline: 23 May 📩 Have your say here: www.education-ni.gov.uk/consultation...

Two sessions of 'Talking Integration: Launch of Derry/Londonderry Poll on Education' taking place at Holywell Trust on 29 May. Email [email protected] for more information and to register for the morning or evening session.

All set up and ready for you to come visit us in the bothy at Glenarm Castle for the #tulipfestival 🌷 Do call in and say hello 👋 While you're chatting, the kids can make their very own grass head! We will see you then!

The Integrate My School team are excited to be up in Glenarm Castle this weekend for the annual Tulip Festival! 🌷😀👋 If you’re visiting why not call into the bothy to have a chat with us about Integrated Education? While you are chatting, your children make their very own Grass Head!

Stand-Up for Integrated Education 2025! The IEF is proud to present Stand-Up for Integrated Education, the latest in a series of sold-out comedy nights at the Waterfront Hall & Ulster Hall #Belfast on 16 October 2025! Don't miss out, get your tickets here: www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/st...

The IEF is hiring! We are looking for a Grants Officer- full time, maternity cover. If you are interested in joining the IEF team, see our website for information and details on how to apply: www.ief.org.uk/2025/04/25/t...

Aren't all Schools Integrated? No. Find out more about Integrated Education here: youtu.be/dpDnznNLJfo?...

The IEF was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Pope Francis. In his Easter Sunday address he said 'There can be no peace without freedom of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of expression & respect for the views of others.'

Yesterday we celebrated the official opening of Phoenix Integrated Primary School, Cookstown. Funded by Fresh Start, the building provides 7 class rooms & a nursery unit. The event reflected on the 20 year journey from 12 pupils to the thriving school community of 220 children. #Integrationworks

www.ief.org.uk/our-work/gra... Deadline 11 April!

We did it, so can you. Visit IntegrateMySchool.com Filmed at Bangor Integrated Nursery School. Videography by Michael MacBroom. ##Integrationworks

Delighted to be at Malone College's Culture Day 2025

Had a fantastic day today at Imagine Festival in Belfast. I was sharing my experiences and learning from my MDIC and UIC roles. Thank you, @iefni.bsky.social and Integrated AlumNI for a thought provoking event.

We did it, so can you. Visit IntegrateMySchool.com

FINAL REMINDER Talking Integration: Belfast Parents' Views on Education 25 March, 9:30am - 1pm Black Mountain Shared Space Project. Get your free ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-in...

Interested in learning more about how your child's school can become Integrated? Find out more at IntegrateMySchool.com #integrationworksVideography by @michaelmacbroomfilms

‘It’s not about quotas’: Integrated education adapting to new social contexts Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/its-not-abou... #SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #integratededucation

Fantastic evening of thought-provoking research. What a way to kick off IEM! Thank you, NICIE & @iefni.bsky.social #BetterTogether #Integrationworks

IEF celebrating #IWD2025 at the @WIMBelfast Accelerate Action lunch at #Belfast City Hall today...

Today the IEF were delighted to be at the launch of the Future Schools Post Primary Toolkit in the Ulster University. The Future Schools Project aims to support school communities who wish to explore sustainable solutions to school provision in their area. pure.ulster.ac.uk/en/publicati...

Interested in learning more about how your child's school can become Integrated? Find out more at IntegrateMySchool.com #integrationworks

A number of our great friends and comedians are touring currently. Why not book a ticket and show them some support? Few tickets left for Colin Murphy's 'Murphy Beaucoup!' show currently at the The Grand Opera House, Belfast. Get your tickets here: www.goh.co.uk/whats-on/col...

Explore Belfast parents’ views on Integrated Education and related issues, hear from key stakeholders and discuss how the demand for Integrated Education can be met. Register here for 'Talking Integration': www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-in...

On 13 Feb the IEF was delighted to host a special group of visitors. This group of Israeli & Palestinian peace builders was led by Professor Daniel Wehrenfennig from CIEL Centre for International Experiential Learning with Solutions Not Sides. Read more here: www.ief.org.uk/2025/02/21/i...