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The IEF supports the growth and development of Integrated Education in Northern Ireland. www.ief.org.uk

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Louise Kingh, Principal of Sion Mills Integrated Primary School talks about starting the journey to become Integrated. Find out more about Transformation at IntegrateMySchool.com
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The IEF & the Rural Community Network are looking forward to our joint event during this year’s #GRW26 Schools & Inclusion in Rural Communities: A Roundtable Discussion Weds 14 October, 11am-12.30pm Rural Community Network offices in #cookstown See: schoolsandinclusion.eventbrite.co.uk #grw26
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Barry Corr, former Principal of Seaview Integrated Primary School, Glenarm, talks about the impact of integration on the whole community in #Glenarm...
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Integrated College Glengormley Principal Ricky Massey talks about one of the positive benefits of transforming to Integrated status, how the students learn to address and deal with difference.
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Four schools have expressed deep disappointment after learning on the first day of the new academic year that the Minister of Education has refused their applications to transform to Integrated status. Read more on this story here: www.ief.org.uk/2026/09/09/f...
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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Our 2026 YLT & KLT results launch is on 22/9 @ 4pm @ Youth Action Belfast Info & register: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/DCZaB81HUX Thanks2our 2026 funders: @iefni.bsky.social @education-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social @executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk @cvocni.bsky.social @politicsinaction.bsky.social & SBNI
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Tickets selling fast! Less than 100 seats left, avoid disappointment and get your tickets now: www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/st...
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Share your Story! The IEF and our friends at the @integratedalumni.bsky.social are calling for past pupils of Integrated schools to share their experience of Integrated Education. It only takes a couple of minutes! Share your story here: forms.gle/61dY3Weof4qu... Thank you for your support!
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Don't miss out, get your tickets here: www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/st...
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Statement from the Council for Integrated Education and the Integrated Education Fund in response to the 'Department of Education Position Paper on Integrated Education' detailed Ministerial Statement. See our website for the full statement here: www.ief.org.uk/2026/09/01/s...
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Statement from the Council for Integrated Education and the Integrated Education Fund  - IEF: Integrated Education Fund
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Today marks 45 years since Lagan College, the first Integrated school in Northern Ireland, opened its doors. Lagan College was pioneered by a group of brave parents who simply wanted their children to be educated together. This remains the desire of the majority of parents in NI today.
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Tickets selling fast! Avoid disappointment and get your tickets here: www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/st...
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Plans tonight? Why not head to Bellinis tonight at 7:30pm to a free storytelling event where you can listen to nine true stories on the theme Belonging? We look forward to seeing you there! #newry #NewryEvents #newrytonight #visitnewry #newrylife #newryandmourne #whatsonnewry #lovenewry
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The Integrated AlumNI & IEF are collecting stories from past students to show the lifelong value of Integrated Education. It only takes a couple of minutes to complete our survey here: forms.gle/61dY3Weof4qu... #ThankfulThursday for helping us celebrate Integrated Education!
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Exciting Tenx9 free Storytelling event coming up at the Nerve Centre on 3 September at 7:30pm. Got a story to share on the theme of 'Back to School'? Get in touch here: www.tenx9.com/submissions We look forward to seeing you there!
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
We are hiring! Team IEF are looking for a Finance and Administration Officer. Deadline: Tuesday 01 September 2026. See our website for full details on the job and how to apply: www.ief.org.uk/2026/08/18/f...
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Education & Housing: Launch of County Fermanagh Poll Wed 26 August 2026 11am-1pm at Fermanagh House Reserve your free ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/education-... #fermanagh
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The IEF was delighted to hold a special event ‘Parental Choice & Preference: Education in Northern Ireland’ last week. The event provided an opportunity to explore Kathryn Torney's research, ‘School selection: Do parents really have a choice?’ www.ief.org.uk/2026/08/11/d...
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Do Parents Really Have a Choice? www.newsletter.co.uk/your-world/d...
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Do Parents Really Have a Choice?
Do Parents Really Have a Choice?
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Shared Future News @sharedfuture.news · 10/08/2026
‘Parental choice is an illusion’: the gap between integrated education demand and provision Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/parental-cho... @iefni.bsky.social #NorthernIreland #SharedFuture #integratededucation #education
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
REMINDER! 🚨 The exciting annual Music Quiz is coming up on Saturday 22 August at 2:30pm in the Tap Room at the Ulster Sports Club. All monies raised will support the growth & development of Integrated Education. Look forward to seeing you there!
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Tickets selling fast! Stand-Up for Integrated Education Thursday 8 October £27.50 Avoid disappointment, book your tickets today: www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/st...
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Tenx9 is returning to #Newry in partnership with the IEF & Newry Pride for 9 true stories on the theme Belonging. Got a story? Get in touch here: www.tenx9.com/submissions We look forward to seeing you at Bellinis Newry on 21 August at 7.30pm for this free event.
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Learning together for a more peaceful future Friday, September 18 at 6pm-8pm United Irish Cultural Center, #SanFrancisco An evening of discussion about Integrated Education and its ongoing role in building a brighter future for Northern Ireland. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/learning-t...
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The IEF would like to invite tenders for the carrying out of research which will explore the challenges and obstacles facing Integrated Education but also highlight potential opportunities & present recommendations. Deadline: 14 Sept. www.ief.org.uk/2026/07/22/t...
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Tickets now available for 'Parental Choice & Preference: Education in Northern Ireland' on 6 August at St Mary's University College. Part of the August Féile Debates & Discussions programme, the event launches research on factors that influence parents’ education preferences & choices.
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Parental Choice & Preference: Education in Northern Ireland
Come along to this free event to explore parental choice and preference in relation to Integrated Education and the NI education system.
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Fantastic opportunity to join Team IEF! The IEF is looking to hire a Finance and Administration Officer. Deadline: 27 July. For more information see our website here: www.ief.org.uk/2026/07/03/f...
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Join us online on Weds 8 July at 5.30pm UK time / 12.30pm US Eastern / 9.30am US Pacific for a special webinar exploring the history of Integrated Education in Northern Ireland, linked to the Linen Hall Library exhibition. Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f8d798...
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
North Coast Integrated College posts emotional poem 'Retiring the Teal' as school set to amalgamate into Causeway Academy www.northernirelandworld.com/education/no...
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North Coast Integrated College posts emotional poem 'Retiring the Teal' as school set to amalgamate into Causeway Academy
A north coast college has marked the end of its educational era with a specially written poem.
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Get your tickets now! Stand-Up for Integrated Education Comedy Night on 8 October at the Ulster Hall. Tim McGarry said: "You can expect a night full of silliness, satire, and deep belly laughs. See you there!" www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/st... #belfastcomedy #comedynight #belfast
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Delighted to be back The Linen Hall this evening for 'The Future of Integrated Education in Northern Ireland,' a panel discussion hosted by Ulster University Dr Claire Woods, including IEF's Chief Executive Paul Caskey OBE, Dr Stephen Roulston & former Principal of St Joseph's Michele Marken OBE.
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Thank you for your support Cool Runnings! www.impartialreporter.com/news/2619852...
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Castlederg runners thanked after raising cash for integrated education
Castlederg's Cool Runnings running club has raised £400 in the Belfast City Marathon relay to support the growth and development of Integrated…
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
The IEF team were delighted to visit the Linen Hall Integrated Education exhibition yesterday. One memorable display in the exhibition shows Sheila Greenfield’s diaries. Sheila was the courageous & pioneering first Principal of the very first Integrated school, Lagan College, which opened in 1981.
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Join us on 23 June, 2pm at Integrated College Glengormley for the launch of 'Faith & Belief in Integrated Post-Primary Schools' research! Registration & light lunch from 1.30pm. Reserve your free space here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/research-l...
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Stand-Up for Integrated Education Comedy Night 2026! Thursday 08 October 2026, 8pm £27.50 Ulster Hall #Belfast Tickets now available.. www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/st...
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The IEF condemns all acts of violence & the disorder which has unfolded on the streets of Northern Ireland this week, there is no justification for violence or threatening and intimidating behaviour. Our thoughts remain with the victim and all the subsequent victims.
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The Integrated Education Fund is delighted to be at the @nicva.org Summit 2026 today sharing about our work supporting the growth and development of Integrated Education with community organisations from throughout Northern Ireland. #NICVASummit
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Watch Fort Hill Integrated Primary School's very special 140-year Celebration Service online here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnn3... #lisburn
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Forthill 140th Anniverary Service - 10:30am
YouTube video by Seymour Street Methodist Church, Lisburn
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
IEF invites tenders for the provision of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System to support fundraising, donor stewardship, event management, and cross-departmental collaboration. Deadline: 15 June 2026. For full information see: www.ief.org.uk/2026/05/26/t...
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
*Clear Demand for Integrated Education* Integrated Education Fund Response to the Department of Education Demand Report. The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) welcomes all efforts to measure demand for Integrated Education fairly and accurately...
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
If you’re interested in your child's current school transforming to become an Integrated school, book a free informal coffee and chat with IEF's Parental Outreach Officer Jen. Click the link below to book your free, no obligation chat here: bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/Espress...
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
A massive thank you to Cliftonville Integrated Primary School who kindly hosted a group of international students today. The visiting students were from the Dialogue Vanterbilt program and accompanied by Daniel Wehrenfennig from the CIEL- Center for International Experiential Learning..
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
The Outreach Team were delighted to meet with our facilitators for a review & planning meeting. The discussion provided space to reflect on recent developments & to look ahead, while recognising the breadth of skills, experience and insight they bring to the work of the IEF. #thankfulthursday
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Poll shows appetite for cross community solutions in education. A NI wide attitudinal poll conducted by LucidTalk, commissioned by the IEF, indicates wide public support for cross-community solutions within Northern Ireland’s school estate. Read more here: www.ief.org.uk/2026/05/12/p...
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Massive #thankfulthursday to our incredible runners in the recent London & Belfast marathons. After all the training, dedication & commitment, Dean, Karine, Team InteGreat & Cool Runnings raised around £7,000 to support Integrated Education. Our sincere thanks to each runner & all their supporters.
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Huge #thankfulthursday to everyone who came to the recent launch of the Tyrone micro-poll in #Omagh. We heard about local attitudes to education & housing, reflected on the barriers to sustainable & inclusive communities, and discussed how we can work closer together.
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
@tenx9belfast.bsky.social is returning to #Omagh in partnership with the IEF for true stories on the theme: Stepping Up. Thursday 4 June in Bogan’s Bar, Omagh.
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Education crisis: Can integrated education be part of the solution? agendani.com/education-cr...
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Education crisis: Can integrated education be part of the solution? - agendaNi
Paul Caskey, Chief Executive of the Integrated Education Fund, asks whether integrated education can be part of the solution for the current education crisis. Northern Ireland has a choice to make, it...
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Register your free place at 'Schools, Education & Housing: Launch of the Co. Tyrone Poll' at the Silverbirch Hotel #Omagh on 29 April, 11am - 12:30pm. Limited availability, secure your place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/schools-ed...
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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Reminder! 🚨 Submit your Integration through Sport or Trust 11 application by midnight, Friday 17 April. Guidelines and application forms can be found at: www.ief.org.uk/our-work/gra...
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