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Lord Weir of Ballyholme, DUP Former Minister of Education NI | Former MLA.

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Peter Weir

3 years

I have just announced my intention to introduce some flexibility to school starting age & my officials will start the policy work to underpin this. Currently there is no way of deferring entry into Primary school & this must be addressed especially for premature children.

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4 years

After consulting @CCEA_info & having listened to the concerns of principals, teachers, parents & young people, I have decided that all GCSE students on Thursday will now receive the grades submitted by their school.

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The decision by the SDLP to postpone their spring conference today as a mark of respect to Christopher Stalford is an act of decency to be commended. Christopher drew respect across the spectrum-any time I ran into then Cllr Mary Durkan she would always ask “how’s Stalfie doing?”

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I have just asked CCEA to ensure that all AS & A2 students now receive the highest of either their CAG (teacher assessed grades) or the grade provided by CCEA. This will safeguard students from NI so that they are not disadvantaged in comparison with other students in GB

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2 years

At the moment in Sydney, you can buy a ticket at the VIP table for a seat at a dinner with Mary-Lou McDonald for 2000 euros, or for the same cost you cam buy 277 Big Mac Meals in McDonalds in Sydney. Remember that the next time we are all lectured by Sinn Fein on costs of living

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3 years

Role models for young people? Today, most parties, including my own, laud the example of Olympians and congratulate them. Sinn Fein praise a hunger striker who murdered a young mother. Enough said

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3 years

The Republic are set to offer the option of the vaccine for all over 12s, subject to parental wishes. I believe this will reduce community transmission and will reduce school absences in the new term. In the UK we need to make the same offer.

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Peter Weir

4 years

I have just announced a new scheme to provide laptops via @Ed_Authority to support remote learning in the home for disadvantaged pupils & those facing exams next year. If more laptops are required I am committed to purchasing additional devices

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4 years

This evening the Exec supported my proposal to eradicate #PeriodPoverty in NI with free period products in 100% of schools. I wanted to thank Ellie Massey from @Strathearn_Sch who has been a highly effective advocate on this issue & all the campaigners, you’ve been superb👍👍

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This afternoon the @niexecutive agreed to my proposal which will enable all schools to return safely, full time, at the start of the new term. This is what parents want and is the best outcome for children in NI.

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4 years

I would like to pay tribute to the Principals, Teachers, Classroom Assistants and all those working so hard & with such dedication in the wider education sector at this difficult time as we respond to the challenge posed by COVID-19 @Education_NI

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3 years

I’m asking that Covid-19 vaccines be prioritised for School staff & within that wider grouping all Special School staff are vaccinated first. Clearly this is preferable if it can be achieved within a UK wide JCVI context.

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2 years

Although I wasn’t successful today, I want to publicly thank all those who voted for me, all those who took part in the democratic process, and especially my team. I couldn’t have wished for a more dedicated and better group of supporters. It has been a privilege to serve

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4 years

I have just taken the decision to cancel all GCSE, AS & A2 exams this academic year. In light of the extended remote learning now in place I cannot allow our students in NI to be disadvantaged in any way from their counterparts across the UK.

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2 years

Really honoured to be appointed to the House of Lords as a DUP rep. I will be a full time Peer, seeking in particular to represent the people of Northern Ireland and the cause of the Union. Delighted my old friend @ArleneFosterUK will be joining me there

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4 years

Tonight I achieved Executive agreement to my proposal to fund FSM payments over the holidays all the way through to *Easter 2022* to deal with #HolidayHunger This will support the most vulnerable in our society. It’s the right thing to do.

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3 years

There are some great appointments but disappointed to leave education, and in the balance of appointments it is sad there is little sign of healing or reaching out

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3 years

The highest number of people here in ICU at present are the young and the middle aged, and it would appear that a majority are unvaccinated. No one is invulnerable. Don’t be in a hospital bed or looking over a loved one in a bed, wishing you had got the vaccine. Get the jab now

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Peter Weir

4 years

CRITICAL- Schools limited opening to cater for children of at least ONE KEY WORKER parent to facilitate them getting to work to fight the virus BUT ONLY where there is NO OTHER VIABLE OPTION to make other arrangements.If you can use an alternative don’t send your child to school

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I honestly believe the best, and safest, place for all our children at the moment is at school. I have made this very clear recently. The benefits, in terms of their mental health, social development & education, are very significant.

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3 years

Finally, as they don’t often get the recognition they deserve, I want to thank all the staff at the Department of Education. They are not only dedicated professionals who care greatly about our young people but time and time again have gone beyond the call of duty. Thank you👏

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3 years

Disgraceful that the leader of the SDLP used Parliamentary privilege to name Soldier F. From this to Tigers Bay, the SDLP seem to be pandering to populist republican sentiment. Surely they can’t just be pandering for electoral gain.

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3 years

John Bercow joins Labour! In other news Pope found to be Catholic and bear discovered defecating in woods

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Peter Weir

4 years

Some data we have collated (24/03) Schools open: 580 Children in school: 1,172 Staff available: 5,686 My sincere thanks to all staff who are supervising key worker children. You are making a real difference in this fight #COVID -19

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Peter Weir

3 years

Delighted to receive this amazing portrait which will hang in my office in Stormont

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Peter Weir

4 years

Delighted that we’ve been able to extend the FSM payments scheme to cover the entire 2 weeks of the Halloween break. This will underpin support for many vulnerable families.

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2 years

For all the grief that we have got since 2017, a little reminder of the alternative UK Government Home Secretary we would have, alongside Corbyn and McDonnell, had we not agreed a Confidence and Supply arrangement

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With two heroines of the democratic struggle in the North of Ireland

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4 years

I know that Principals have rightfully wanted clarity on school return since the Exec meeting last night. I have been working alongside colleagues today to achieve this. A letter has just issued to all Schools to inform them of restart as per their usual date of return.

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Peter Weir

3 years

I have done my best for all over the last 16 months, and no doubt haven’t got everything right. Michelle will pick up the baton and will run with it.

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Peter Weir

4 years

For avoidance of doubt and to provide clarity, despite some ill informed rumours, there are no plan to close schools with effect from Wednesday, and when general closures are needed to be brought in sufficient notice will be given

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Yay! Following my appointment at the RVH today, I no longer need a dressing on my foot, nor a special boot. Big thanks to all the NHS staff who helped with my care.Diabetes and podiatry issues need treated seriously, but don’t despair, there can be light at the end of the tunnel.

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4 years

I know there has been speculation about the early closure of our schools for the Christmas holidays. There are *no* plans for this to occur. I believe that schools are the best place for our children: ✅ Education ✅ Mental Health & Wellbeing ✅ Social & Physical Development

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Cheering for a defeat of the Orangemen tonight, but only in the Euro Semi Final, before Emma DeSouza claims this as evidence of the demise of the Union

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2 years

If only

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I have no words...

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2 years

It seems the reaction of some nationalist and republican politicians/ commentators shows they view anyone pro union, from whatever background, as an irritant to be outnumbered and overcome. Tells us all we need to know about what we can expect from a United Ireland.

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Hard to think it’s a year since we sadly lost this great man. Thoughts and prayers with Christopher’s family on this tragic anniversary

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Peter Weir

3 years

I have just announced the process for the awarding of student grades this year. In NI these will be ‘Centre Determined Grades’. In summary: ✅Grades will be based on school professional judgments ✅There will be no algorithm used ✅There will be an appeals process

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Peter Weir

4 years

I wholeheartedly support @DUPleader in her proposal on Free School Meals over this summer period. I will therefore be making a bid for additional funding to the NI Executive.

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Peter Weir

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Very honoured to be officially appointed as a life Peer. My official title will be Lord Weir of Ballyholme,which is the area I grew up in, went to school in and still live in. I look forward to my new role as a full time working peer. Crown Office

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2 years

Devastating news to learn of my passing of my good friend and colleague Christopher. We are all poorer today for his loss but it’s particularly heartbreaking for Laura and the children.

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson pays tribute to Christopher Stalford MLA via @duponline @J_Donaldson_MP

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Peter Weir

4 years

If we are to best protect our loved ones we need the right interventions at the right time making the most impact. I support the advice therefore of the Chief Medical Officer and the Scientific Advisory Group of Experts that now is not the time to close schools.

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Peter Weir

4 years

Today we secured nearly £12m of additional funding for Special Educational Needs children in NI. This is incredibly important and the additional money will be used by the @Ed_Authority to support these amazing kids😊

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4 years

I’ve just announced our NI exams solution for 2020-21. In summary: ✅ Up to 60% reduction in AS/A2 assessment ✅ Schools can now choose which unit they want to take ✅ Generous grading, in line with 2020 standards ✅ No algorithms - students will achieve entirely their own grade

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Peter Weir

2 years

Ireland’s Future -5000 in attendance, 254 livestreaming keynote address. Colm Meaney’s fictional character, Pat Farrell, was probably getting a bigger audience for the fictional North Norfolk Radio, and Pat got the sack for poor listening figures.

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Peter Weir

3 years

He is risen

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Peter Weir

2 years

The threatening graffiti against Jimmy Nesbitt is wrong and totally unacceptable. Any of us may agree or disagree with what he says, but he has a complete right to say. We need more free speech, free from threat or toxic personal abuse not less.

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Peter Weir

3 years

Getting into the spirit as best I can #OddSocksDay #AntiBullyingWeek

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Peter Weir

4 years

I understand the significant levels of anxiety & fear people are facing with #Coronavirus . This virus will not pay any heed to which community background each of us comes from. We must all work with a unity of purpose against our common enemy #COVID -19

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Peter Weir

4 years

Delighted this morning I can announce a resolution for the Sub Teachers dispute in NI in terms of a £12m fund. It’s taken some time to sort out but I always wanted to get the best solution which was never going to be the quickest.

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Peter Weir

2 years

Congratulations to my old friend and former First Minister @ArleneFosterUK on becoming Dame Arlene. Very well deserved. Congrats to the other recipients as well

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Peter Weir

4 years

I have just announced that all GCSE, AS & A2 exams this summer will now not proceed. I am issuing all schools with further guidance on this now.

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Peter Weir

4 years

My clear aspiration is for as many pupils to be back to school, in a safe environment, at the end of the summer term. I believe that’s what parents & teachers both want and our children definitely deserve.

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Peter Weir

4 years

Very good initiative by @StCeciliasDerry giving a shout out on twitter to individually named past pupils who are playing critical roles as key workers in fighting the Coronavirus and helping us all stay safe 👏

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Peter Weir

2 years

A big thank you to all who made donations in my mum’s memory through her funeral which raised £450 for Dementia NI, a very worthy and important cause

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Peter Weir

5 months

Two years ago today, we lost the great Christopher Stalford. He still leaves an enormous hole in our lives, but on this anniversary our thoughts and prayers particularly are with Laura and the family who miss him the most

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Peter Weir

4 years

I can also announce that I will be significantly funding a new programme called #Engage over the 2020-21 school year. This will support literacy, numeracy, nurture & childrens mental health in schools.

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Peter Weir

3 years

Today the Executive agreed to my proposals to see P4-P7s return to school next Monday. Y8-11 should then return on the 12th April, subject to a further review. I know our children will be absolutely thrilled to see their friends & teachers face to face again next week.

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Peter Weir

2 years

If you want your family back,I’m not sure leaving them to live on a different continent,then having consistent digs at your family in your Netflix series,your American TV interview and presumably your British TV interview and forthcoming book is necessarily the best way to do it

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Peter Weir

3 years

1/2 I would like to thank all of the @setrust and @BelfastTrust staff for the excellent care in treating my recent foot infection and diagnosis of diabetes. For any health concerns I urge anyone to seek early intervention from a healthcare professional. Don’t ignore any concerns

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Peter Weir

4 years

I would like to thank @ThornhillDerry & all the other schools who have donated science equipment that they no longer require to our NHS. We are all in this together.

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Peter Weir

6 years

What sort of group of idiots go round Newtownards dressed in KKK costumes? That the same group appear photographed outside the Islamic Centre shows malevolent intent. Totally unacceptable

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Peter Weir

4 years

This evening we were able to secure changes to the Health Regulations to allow schools to continue to legally deliver PE both indoors & outdoors. I appreciate the new regs caused considerable difficulties for schools & I acted as quickly as I could to correct this.

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Peter Weir

4 years

I am very sorry to hear of the death after a long illness of Jim Donaldson. father of Sir Jeffrey. A family death is incredibly difficult at any time, but even more so at the moment. My thoughts and prayers are with the Donaldson family.

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Peter Weir

2 years

Today was my formal introduction to the House of Lords. Honoured to take up my position as Baron or Lord Weir of Ballyholme. Grateful to my sponsors Lord Dodds and Lord Morrow.

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Peter Weir

3 years

Lovely meal with friends at the Bull and Claw in Newtownards for my birthday. I should make it clear I didn’t eat the whole cake

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4 years

We are facing the biggest health crisis in decades. I understand and share the genuine fears and concerns of everyone for themselves and their family. The priority is public health and saving lives, and why I will be guided by the science and professional health advice.

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Peter Weir

9 months

Proud and honoured to attend and speak at this afternoon’s ‘Vigil for Israel’ in Belfast, organised by March for Life. It was a very dignified and moving event to support and commemorate the innocent victims of the attack by Hamas and the subsequent conflict. #IStandWithIsrael

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Peter Weir

4 years

Great news that no family in Northern Ireland will be suffering the heartache of losing a loved one to covid-19 today. Will be even better when we reach a time when that fact is no longer newsworthy

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Peter Weir

4 years

As we move ahead in the next phase of combating the coronavirus, one of the key focuses will be on supporting the children of our key frontline workers, who will be helping to protect all of us in the days to come.

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Peter Weir

4 years

A letter has been sent this afternoon to all School Leaders regarding the new Restart & further guidance will issue next week. My priorities remain the education of children & the safety of both children & our workforce. Neither can be neglected.

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Peter Weir

3 years

We all recognise has been a challenging year for our children. As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting mental health we are launching this Framework today. There will be significant funding of £6.5m to support this. My thanks to @healthdpt for contributing £1.5m to this.

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Peter Weir

4 years

I promised extra resources for schools & today, with the First Minister, I’m launching our support programme called ‘Engage’. All schools in NI will now receive additional funding (£11.2m) to: 👉Support learning 👉Build resilience 👉Employ over 300 new teachers

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Peter Weir

9 months

I wonder how many speeches at Pro Palestinian rallies contained explicit condemnation of the murderous pogrom carried by Hamas on 7th October and referred to them as terrorists? I think I can guess

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Peter Weir

3 years

Just gets more bizarre. President Higgins just doesn’t want to go to any event marking NI’s centenary, following the disappointing position of SF and SDLP. Not exactly a shared future. Needs to reconsider. It’s a backwards step.

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Peter Weir

5 months

Glad to be home after 3 weeks in hospital with foot issues. Although there is a long way to go with home treatment, I am happy to be making progress. Many thanks to all the dedicated medical staff at the RVH and the Ulster, and to everyone who has sent me good wishes.

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Peter Weir

8 months

The Secretary of State or Gary McAllister, chair of the Amalgamation of Official NI Supporters Clubs? I know which one of the two I would trust to be more in tune with local fans and what they would or wouldn’t support in terms of new football stadia.

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Peter Weir

3 years

It has been a privilege to serve as Education Minister, and a joy to see the dedication of all involved in the education system from students, parents, principals, teachers, youth workers and all education staff.

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Peter Weir

4 years

The time will come when it is right from a public health point of view that schools will need to close. Schools and parents/guardians should begin to plan arrangements for that long period of closure including childcare for their children.

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Peter Weir

3 years

Fair play to Andrew Girvin. He took the wrong decision in the first place by not taking the vaccine but he has had the guts to speak out publicly, admit his regret and urge others not to make the same mistake

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Peter Weir

4 years

Whilst at @StBrigids_PS in Maghera I was shown this poster of my @niexecutive colleagues. Suffice to say some of us come out better than others😊Thank you for your very warm welcome this afternoon.

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Peter Weir

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@JoeBrolly1993 I think you will find a suggestion that I opposed an end to slaughter and massacres in Northern Ireland both wrong and defamatory, and really you should withdraw.

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Peter Weir

4 years

I know many schools are really innovating in terms of both remote learning & discovering ingenious ways of maintaining personal contact with their children. The Dept would love to highlight best practice being carried out, so let us know the details & we will be happy to share

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Peter Weir

3 years

Glad I was able to pay tribute to outgoing First Minister and friend Rt Hon Arlene Foster MLA in the Assembly

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Peter Weir

4 years

This morning I congratulated Mrs Faustina Graham on her appointment as the new Chief Inspector within the ETI.

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Peter Weir

2 years

Sinn Féin’s border poll agenda has been submarine like throughout this campaign. After pretending it isn’t their priority, they clearly commit to it front and centre in their manifesto. Expect it to come fully to the surface post election on the back of any SF mandate

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People need to follow up disgust over McElduff's vile behaviour with a complaint to the Standards Commissioner- Kathryn Stone OBE,Office of Parliamentary Commission for Standards, House of Commons,London,SW1A 0AA, - standardscommissioner @parliament .uk Telephone 02072190320

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Peter Weir

3 years

This morning I can announce that I have secured an additional £1M to support & underpin outdoor residential & educational centres in NI. It is crucial these remain viable for the important role they play in building resilience & social development with our children.

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Peter Weir

3 years

Today I’m announcing a further support scheme for Sub Teachers who have lost the opportunity to work during this latest lock down. There will be an additional £3.25m available to off-set loss income for these staff. Details will be on the @Education_NI website later.

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3 years

This morning we are launching ‘A Fair Start’ the report which I commissioned to tackle Educational Underachievement. ✅ 47 actions to change kids lives for the better. ✅ I have already secured Exec endorsement for its recommendations

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Peter Weir

4 years

I have just announced the appointment of the panel members who will create the Action Plan for tackling Educational Underachievement in NI. This was always a priority for me & I’m glad to have delivered on this commitment.

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Sinn Fein have cynically decided if they can’t win seats, the next best is to try and prevent a unionist from doing so, effectively saying vote Alliance in 3 constituencies. They realise that what matters ultimately in an election is who wins. Perhaps a lesson 4 the rest of us

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Peter Weir

3 years

In the last Assembly mandate I was honoured to attend an event at Ballyclare High celebrating the work of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme in Northern Ireland. It gave a small insight into the generations of young people who benefitted from his initiative& continue to do so.

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Peter Weir

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Really sorry to hear of the passing of my good friend and colleague Gordon Dunne. A man of faith, family, and service, he will be sorely missed by myself and countless others. Thoughts and prayers are with his family at this dreadful time

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Peter Weir

3 years

Early intervention is the key to ensuring more positive outcomes for our children, so this year (despite significant budgetary pressures) I’ve increased SureStart funding by £1.8m. Today I also visited Ards SureStart to see first hand the incredible work they do.

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Peter Weir

7 years

Yet again SF holding rest of country to ransom. Irish Language Act more important apparently than Health, Education, Jobs etc

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Peter Weir

3 years

Over the last few days @Education_NI has been working closely with @healthdpt to ensure our Special School staff who are supporting children with the most complex needs will be offered the Covid-19 vaccine. We must continue to protect the most vulnerable in our society.

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Peter Weir

2 years

The Protocol Bill passes 2nd reading with a majority of 74

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Peter Weir

2 years

A very sad for all of us that were friends of Christopher Stalford, but especially for his family, but it was a lovely service conducted by Rev Marty Gray, and the fantastic turnout was testament to the regard and affection that some many had for Christopher.

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Peter Weir

4 years

AQE have decided, due to COVID-19, that the transfer tests cannot proceed this year. This severely limits parental choice & children’s opportunities, with disappointment for many children & parents. I will continue to work with all stakeholders in these difficult circumstances.

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Peter Weir

2 years

Very honoured to be at Hillsborough Castle this afternoon to pay my tribute and lay flowers to our late sovereign HM Queen Elizabeth II, along with so many other people there.

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