Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Department of Education of Northern Ireland
In or near Bangor.
Department of Education of Northern Ireland in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Ian Paterson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Department of Education of Northern Ireland is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
The Department of Education of Northern Ireland is responsible for promoting education and implementing educational policies across Northern Ireland. It provides guidance and support for schools, teachers, and parents, focusing on curriculum development, school admissions, and educational standards.
From the Wikipedia article
The Department of Education (DENI) (Irish: An Roinn Oideachais; Ulster-Scots: Depairtment o Learin) is a devolved Northern Irish government department in the Northern Ireland Executive. The minister with overall responsibility for the department is the Minister of Education.
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Background
History
A Ministry of Education was established at the foundation of Northern Ireland in June 1921 and was subsequently renamed the Department of Education under direct rule, introduced in March 1972. An education ministry was also included in the Northern Ireland Executive briefly formed in 1974. The department's remit under direct rule was much wider, incorporating cultural and sport policy (now held by the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure) and further and higher education (now held by the Department for Employment and Learning). Following a referendum on the Belfast Agreement on 23 May 1998 and the granting of royal assent to the Northern Ireland Act 1998 on 19 November 1998, a Northern…
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- Coordinates
- 54.6400, -5.6760
- District
- Ards and North Down
- Postcode
- BT19 7NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Down
- Phone
- 028 9127 9279
- Established
- 1999
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor — 2.1 km
- Official site
- www.education-ni.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3044725 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Department of Education (Northern Ireland) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Department of Education of Northern Ireland?
- Department of Education of Northern Ireland is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT19 7NA).
- What is Department of Education of Northern Ireland?
- Department of Education of Northern Ireland in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Department of Education of Northern Ireland?
- The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT19 7NA.
- When was Department of Education of Northern Ireland built?
- Built or established in 1999.
- Is Department of Education of Northern Ireland free to visit?
- Yes, Department of Education of Northern Ireland is free to enter.
- How do I get to Department of Education of Northern Ireland?
- The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT19 7NA.