The GBA have presented to the Education Committee on the Education Bill. To view the Hansard click here. Our position paper can also be accessed below. GBA Analysis of Education Bill – Nov 2012 – FNL
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Statement on the death of Dalriada Headmaster Tom Skelton
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Joint statement from the Teachers’ Negotiating Committee – 28th April 2020
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Voluntary Grammar Schools Body Calls For Urgent Investment In Education
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GBA publish position paper on PISA
The GBA have published a position paper on PISA.To view the document click GBA PISA Dec 2011 FNL
GBA publish position paper on Entitlement Framework
The Governing Bodies Association have published a position paper on the Entitlement Framework.To view the document click GBA EF Paper – FNL webversion
GBA congratulate NI A-level students on outstanding performance
The Governing Bodies Association, the representative body for the Voluntary Grammar sector, has congratulated pupils in Northern Ireland on another outstanding performance at A-level.GBA Director John Hart said, “Once again Northern Ireland has significantly outperformed counterparts in England & Wales with another outstanding set of A-Level results. “We have seen yet again that Northern Ireland’s … Continue reading GBA congratulate NI A-level students on outstanding performance
GBA – Entitlement Framework is unworkable
The Governing Bodies Association is calling on the Department of Education to radically re-think its Entitlement Framework policy. After consulting with members the organisation representing 51 Voluntary Grammar Schools said there was a clear view amongst schools that the policy in its present form would be unworkable in light of budget cuts.The GBA said they … Continue reading GBA – Entitlement Framework is unworkable
Minister must explain the delay on governor appointments
The Governing Bodies Association has hit out at the Minister of Education over the continued delay in the approval of governor appointments to Voluntary Grammar Schools in Northern Ireland. Director of the Governing Bodies Association John Hart said, “The Minister must explain why it in some cases it is taking her six times as long … Continue reading Minister must explain the delay on governor appointments
Credibility of Minister’s flagship policy Transfer 2010 lies in tatters
The Governing Bodies Association has sharply criticised the Education Minister for a core policy that could lead to legal challenges for schools as a result of official guidance.Largely rejected by the Grammar sector, the policy of Transfer 2010 advised schools to simply remove academic selection from amongst their entrance criteria and instead follow a menu … Continue reading Credibility of Minister’s flagship policy Transfer 2010 lies in tatters