Education in Northern Ireland

Some children and young people need more support than others to achieve their full learning potential.

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This advice applies in Northern Ireland only. Read information for families in England, Scotland or Wales.

Support in education

Transport to school and college

Bullying

• Keeping a record of bullying incidents
• Ways that schools can deal with bullying
• Meeting with the school
• Helping your child respond to bullying
• What to do if the bullying carries on

Disability discrimination in school

For more information about disability discrimination rights in Northern Ireland, see the website of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland, or the Childen’s Law Centre.

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Contact Northern Ireland

Our team in Northern Ireland is here to support you and your family.

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