School buildings at breaking point – “sticking plaster solutions are no longer enough”, say school leaders NAHT Northern Ireland has warned that the school estate is now at a critical tipping point, following confirmation from the Education Authority that the maintenance backlog across Northern Ireland’s schools has reached between £600 million and £800 million, with an increasing risk of school closures on safety grounds. 17 June 2026
Welsh children could lose out on more than £500 million, school leaders warn Welsh Government would deny pupils in Wales millions of pounds worth of support if consequential funding is not ring-fenced, school leaders have warned today. 16 June 2026
Social media ban welcome but not a silver bullet, say school leaders NAHT, the school leaders’ union, says while action is needed, the risks of the online world will persist and could worsen if social media ban is not supported by robust government action to compel online companies to make their platforms safer. 15 June 2026
School leaders respond to government announcement on 'enrichment' Commenting as the government announces new access to 'enriching activities' for children and young people to build skills and confidence for life, Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders' union NAHT, said: 13 June 2026
NAHT responds to new national Active Travel strategy Union says its vital all area benefit, including rural communities 12 June 2026
