Education Authority Addresses Premature School Admission Email Sending

The Education Authority has confirmed that school admission emails were sent one week early on Thursday, in error.

Investigation Underway
In a statement to the press, an EA spokesperson mentioned that parents received a premature notification of their child's admission outcome through email, leading to distress among concerned parties. The organization has initiated an investigation into the matter and extended apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Resolution and Clarification
Parents and caregivers involved in the pre-school and primary school admissions process for the 2025-26 academic year were advised not to panic as the notification content was accurate. The EA assured that the functionality to accept/reject placement or express other preferences will be available on EA Connect starting Monday, April 7th, at 12 noon. Moreover, efforts were made to address email delivery discrepancies by providing a contact number for those affected. Alliance MLA for Lagan Valley, Michelle Guy, shared concerns regarding the timing of the email issuance and pledged to seek clarification from the EA. The organization confirmed an early release of emails by mistake, assuring parents that the information contained therein was valid while highlighting that acceptance procedures had yet to be enabled. Stay updated on this developing story for more details.