February 2026 update

Primary Professional Learning Event - Book Now!

The Education Service is hosting a professional development day for Key Stage 2 teachers on 20 March at Parliament Buildings. If you would like to broaden your knowledge about how the Northern Ireland Assembly and UK Parliament operate and find out about related learning resources for your classroom please send your name, school & contact details to education.service@niassembly.gov.uk by Wednesday, 11 March 2026. 

History Event: in partnership with CCEA 

On 23 January, the Education Service hosted 83 History teachers, in partnership with CCEA, for a professional development day in Parliament Buildings. Teachers had the opportunity to hear about the history resources and programmes offered to schools by the Education Service. The attendees also participated in sessions with the CCEA examining team for History GCSE and A Level. 

Welcome to Your Vote Week

The Electoral Commission’s ‘Welcome to Your Vote Week’ will be taking place from 9 to 16 March this year. The purpose of the week is to support young people in developing their knowledge and understanding of the democratic process. This year’s theme is ‘Why Voting Matters’. Further information and impartial resources are available on the Commission’s website.

You will also find resources on our own website, including an animation on how STV works. The next Assembly election will take place in May 2027. Many young people will be eligible to vote for the first time and the Commission’s ‘Welcome to Your Vote Week’ is a great opportunity for those who work with young people to start a conversation about democracy and voting.