Integrated Education Fund
@iefni.bsky.social
The IEF supports the growth and development of Integrated Education in Northern Ireland.
www.ief.org.uk
www.ief.org.uk
Have you ever wondered what becoming Integrated would mean for your school, but aren't sure where to start?
The IEF can help, we can provide Transformation grants to help schools learn more about Integrated Education.
Email transformation@ief.org.uk or see:
www.ief.org.uk/our-work/gra...
The IEF can help, we can provide Transformation grants to help schools learn more about Integrated Education.
Email transformation@ief.org.uk or see:
www.ief.org.uk/our-work/gra...
November 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Have you ever wondered what becoming Integrated would mean for your school, but aren't sure where to start?
The IEF can help, we can provide Transformation grants to help schools learn more about Integrated Education.
Email transformation@ief.org.uk or see:
www.ief.org.uk/our-work/gra...
The IEF can help, we can provide Transformation grants to help schools learn more about Integrated Education.
Email transformation@ief.org.uk or see:
www.ief.org.uk/our-work/gra...
Tara Moyes, a past pupil of Lagan College, recent graduate of Liverpool John Moores University and a multimedia journalist, attended our recent Stand-Up for Integrated Education Comedy Night. #ThankfulThursday to Tara for her fantastic review available online here: www.ief.org.uk/.../10/30/co...
November 13, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Tara Moyes, a past pupil of Lagan College, recent graduate of Liverpool John Moores University and a multimedia journalist, attended our recent Stand-Up for Integrated Education Comedy Night. #ThankfulThursday to Tara for her fantastic review available online here: www.ief.org.uk/.../10/30/co...
Congratulations to all Integrated schools who won Carson Awards this year. The annual Carson Awards Showcase celebrates the creative talent of Integrated pupils.
Read more here: www.ief.org.uk/2025/11/05/c...
Read more here: www.ief.org.uk/2025/11/05/c...
November 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Congratulations to all Integrated schools who won Carson Awards this year. The annual Carson Awards Showcase celebrates the creative talent of Integrated pupils.
Read more here: www.ief.org.uk/2025/11/05/c...
Read more here: www.ief.org.uk/2025/11/05/c...
The IEF team are delighted to be at the Housing Executive's 'Your Voice, Your Community' conference to chat about the benefits of Integrated Education for local communities and hear from a range of inspiring speakers.
#IntegrationWorks
#IntegrationWorks
November 5, 2025 at 11:37 AM
The IEF team are delighted to be at the Housing Executive's 'Your Voice, Your Community' conference to chat about the benefits of Integrated Education for local communities and hear from a range of inspiring speakers.
#IntegrationWorks
#IntegrationWorks
Comics raise over £16,000 for Integrated Education!
Massive #thankfulthursday to our comic friends & all those who came to Stand-Up for Integrated Education 2025. Together you raised an incredible £16,000 to help us to support Integrated schools. Photo gallery here
www.ief.org.uk/2025/10/30/c...
Massive #thankfulthursday to our comic friends & all those who came to Stand-Up for Integrated Education 2025. Together you raised an incredible £16,000 to help us to support Integrated schools. Photo gallery here
www.ief.org.uk/2025/10/30/c...
October 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Comics raise over £16,000 for Integrated Education!
Massive #thankfulthursday to our comic friends & all those who came to Stand-Up for Integrated Education 2025. Together you raised an incredible £16,000 to help us to support Integrated schools. Photo gallery here
www.ief.org.uk/2025/10/30/c...
Massive #thankfulthursday to our comic friends & all those who came to Stand-Up for Integrated Education 2025. Together you raised an incredible £16,000 to help us to support Integrated schools. Photo gallery here
www.ief.org.uk/2025/10/30/c...
Huge #thankfulthursday to all those who participated in our Comedy Night raffle on 16 Oct. All monies raised will help us to support the growth & development of Integrated Education.Thank you to Galgorm Resort & Hinch Distillery for donating amazing prizes.
Congratulations to the lucky winners!
Congratulations to the lucky winners!
October 30, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Huge #thankfulthursday to all those who participated in our Comedy Night raffle on 16 Oct. All monies raised will help us to support the growth & development of Integrated Education.Thank you to Galgorm Resort & Hinch Distillery for donating amazing prizes.
Congratulations to the lucky winners!
Congratulations to the lucky winners!
Plans for tomorrow? Start half term with some spooky fun at the 'Integrate My School Family Activity Morning,' including the fabulous Spookarium, at The Imaginarium #Newry!
Places are free, but all attendees must register for a ticket, click here to get yours:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/integrate-...
Places are free, but all attendees must register for a ticket, click here to get yours:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/integrate-...
October 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Plans for tomorrow? Start half term with some spooky fun at the 'Integrate My School Family Activity Morning,' including the fabulous Spookarium, at The Imaginarium #Newry!
Places are free, but all attendees must register for a ticket, click here to get yours:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/integrate-...
Places are free, but all attendees must register for a ticket, click here to get yours:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/integrate-...
City Hall Lights Up Red as Comics ‘Stand Up’ for Integrated Education! On 16 October some of our most loved comedians performed at Stand-Up for Integrated Education.
October 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
City Hall Lights Up Red as Comics ‘Stand Up’ for Integrated Education! On 16 October some of our most loved comedians performed at Stand-Up for Integrated Education.
The IEF is delighted to be in magnificent Great Hall to launch the Queen's University 'Social Attitudes & Integrated Education’ research report.
The public launch will be on 24 November, details to come.
The public launch will be on 24 November, details to come.
October 16, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The IEF is delighted to be in magnificent Great Hall to launch the Queen's University 'Social Attitudes & Integrated Education’ research report.
The public launch will be on 24 November, details to come.
The public launch will be on 24 November, details to come.
Emer Maguire and a very special comedian guest have now been added to the fanastic line-up for Stand-Up for Integrated Education!
Stand-Up for Integrated Education
Thursday 16 October
Ulster Hall #Belfast
£27.50
Tickets selling fast, get yours here:
www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/st...
Stand-Up for Integrated Education
Thursday 16 October
Ulster Hall #Belfast
£27.50
Tickets selling fast, get yours here:
www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/st...
October 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Emer Maguire and a very special comedian guest have now been added to the fanastic line-up for Stand-Up for Integrated Education!
Stand-Up for Integrated Education
Thursday 16 October
Ulster Hall #Belfast
£27.50
Tickets selling fast, get yours here:
www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/st...
Stand-Up for Integrated Education
Thursday 16 October
Ulster Hall #Belfast
£27.50
Tickets selling fast, get yours here:
www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/st...
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...
Deadline: Weds 15 Oct
See our website for more information:
www.ief.org.uk/2025/09/24/i...
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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...
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...
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...
September 17, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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...
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...
Deadline: Mon 22 Sept
For full information please see:
www.ief.org.uk/2025/09/08/i...
September 9, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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...
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...
www.ief.org.uk/2025/09/08/m...
September 9, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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...
www.ief.org.uk/2025/09/08/m...
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!
We look forward to seeing you there!
September 5, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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!
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
@moneyreadyuk.bsky.social, Integrated AlumNI, Specially Connected..
#thankyou
September 5, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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
@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...
Read statement in full on our website here:
www.ief.org.uk/2025/09/04/i...
September 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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...
Read statement in full on our website here:
www.ief.org.uk/2025/09/04/i...
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 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...
September 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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 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...
For more information please see:
www.ief.org.uk/2025/08/26/i...
August 26, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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...
For more information please see:
www.ief.org.uk/2025/08/26/i...
August 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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...
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...
July 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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...
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...
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...
July 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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...
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...
www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/st...
July 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Get your tickets here!
www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/st...
www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/st...
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...
Read more here:
www.ief.org.uk/2025/06/26/i...
June 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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...
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...
www.ief.org.uk/2025/06/12/i...
June 13, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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...
www.ief.org.uk/2025/06/12/i...