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16/06/2026

Applications are open for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowances for the 2026/27 academic year.

Important info for applying:
✔️ Add each child for whom you have parental responsibility and who will be attending full time at school or Regional/FE College to your application

✔️ If children are aged over 16 and you’re unsure whether they will return to school or change schools, add on the application the child’s name and the name of the school your child waiting for results is most likely to attend

✔️ Inform the Meals and Uniform Section by phone or in writing if this information changes. You can do this by emailing [email protected]

Your child’s funding will be delayed if you do not add them to your application before submitting.

👉 Applications can be made using EA Connect: https://connect.eani.org.uk/parent/login

More information on how to apply can be found on the EA website: http://www.eani.org.uk/fsm

16/06/2026

Home to School Transport – applications open 📢

The online Home to School Transport application process for Primary and Post-Primary aged children, for September 2026, is now open.

You can use the eligibility checker on our website 👉 https://ow.ly/a6zJ50YxEkB or on your EA Connect account 👉 https://ow.ly/vbJy50YxEkC

More info about Home to School Transport is available here 👉https://ow.ly/Mz8350YxEkA

📢 Please note, if you already avail of Home to School Transport for your child and have not moved home or changed schools, then you do not need to reapply.

If you require any assistance in completing your online application, our Transport Helpline can be contacted on 028 9598 5959. Opening hours are 9.30 to 12.30 and 1.30 to 4.30, Monday to Friday.

16/06/2026

Children with a statement of special educational needs who need a special diet may be entitled to Free School Meals support.

👉 Apply now on EA Connect: https://connect.eani.org.uk/parent/login

The Free School Meals and Uniform helpdesk can also be contacted on 028 9047 0233, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 4pm.

🔗 There is lot of information and guidance available at www.eani.org.uk/fsm

16/06/2026

Have you applied for Further Education Student Finance for the academic year beginning September 2026?

Applications are open until 31 October 2026, and you don’t need to wait until you get your exam results.

In the event you don’t get on to the course you want, you can easily change or cancel your application.

Students aged 19 or over, and studying a full or part time Level 1, 2 or 3 course at a Further Education College, can apply now using our student finance portal: https://ow.ly/OOeP50YVVHC

More info: https://ow.ly/98kg50YVVHB

16/06/2026

WE HAVE A JOB FOR YOU

Do you want all the benefits below and still be able to pick your kids up from school? A job in EA Catering could be perfect for you. We have openings all over Northern Ireland. With 29 jobs listed below and positions available from 'catering assistant' to 'catering manager' and from three hours per week to full-time, there is definitely something for everyone.

✅ Professional development
✅ Career progression
✅ Family-friendly hours
✅ Working with a great team
✅ School holidays off
✅ Retainer fee paid during summer holidays

Cook
Job Reference: 26004375
Primary Location : St Oliver Plunkett Primary School Belfast
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours per Week : 27.5 hours per week
Grade/Scale : £14.9917 - £15.7367 per hour
https://eani.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26004375&lang=en

Catering Assistant
Job Reference: 26004456
Primary Location : Antrim-Belfast-Scoil Na Fuiseoige
Contract Type : Permanent
Hours per Week: 12.5 hours per week
Grade/Scale : £13.6288 - £14.2897 per hour
https://eani.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26004456&lang=en

Mobile Catering Assistants (West Belfast Area)- 6 posts
Job Reference: 26004453
Primary Location : Antrim-Belfast-Belfast Office
Contract Type : Permanent
Hours per Week : 16.25 hours per week
https://eani.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26004453&lang=en

Cook
Job Reference: 26004522
Primary Location: Good Shepherd Primary School Dunmurry
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours per Week : 27.5 hours per week
Grade/Scale : £14.9917 - £15.7367 per hour
https://eani.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26004522&lang=en

Cook
Job Reference: 26004518
Primary Location : Antrim-Newtownabbey-Integrated College Glengormley
Contract Type : Permanent
Hours per Week : 27.5 hours per week
Grade/Scale : £14.9917 - £15.7367
https://eani.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26004518&lang=en

Catering Manager
Job Reference 26004330
Primary Location: St Canice's Primary School Dungiven
Hours per Week : 32.50 hours per week
Grade/Scale : £16.5261 - £17.3651 per hour
https://eani.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26004330&lang=en

Catering Manager
Job Reference: 26003944
Primary Location : - Newbuildings Primary School, Derry/Londonderry
Hours per Week : 32.50 hours per week
Grade/Scale : £16.5261 - £17.3651 per hour
https://eani.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26003944&lang=en

Catering Assistant
Job Reference 26003951
Primary Location : Holy Child Primary School - Derry/Londonderry
Contract Type : Permanent
Hours per Week : 15 hours per week
Working Pattern : Monday - Friday
Grade/Scale : £13.6288 - £14.2897 per hour
https://eani.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26003951&lang=en

Catering Assistant
Job Reference 26003949
Primary Location : Lisneal College – Derry/Londonderry
Contract Type : Permanent
Hours per Week : 15 hours per week
Grade/Scale : £13.6288 - £14.2897 per hour
https://eani.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26003949&lang=en

Catering Assistant - 2 posts
Job Reference: 26003948
Primary Location : Holy Cross College, Strabane
Contract Type : Permanent
Hours per Week : 15 hours per week
Grade/Scale : £13.6288 - £14.2897 per hour
https://eani.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26003948&lang=en

Catering Assistant - 3 posts
Job Reference 26003947
Primary Location : Holy Cross College, Strabane
Contract Type : Permanent
Hours per Week : 10 hours per week
Grade/Scale : £13.6288 - £14.2897 per hour
https://eani.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26003947&lang=en

Catering Assistant:
Job Reference: 26003946
Primary Location : Gaelcholáiste Dhoire – Derry/Londonderry
Contract Type : Permanent
Hours per Week : 12.50 hours per week
Grade/Scale : £13.6288 - £14.2897 per hour
https://eani.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26003946&lang=en

Catering Assistant
Job Reference 26003945
Primary Location : St Colmcille's Primary School Claudy, Derry/Londonderry
Contract Type : Permanent
Hours per Week : 3
Working Pattern : Friday
Grade/Scale : £13.6288 - £14.2897 per hour
https://eani.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26003945&lang=en

Catering Assistant
Job Reference: 26003603
Primary Location: St Paul's Primary School Irvinestown, Fermanagh
Contract Type : Permanent
Hours per Week : 7.5 hrs per week
Grade/Scale : £13.6288 - £14.2897 per hour
https://eani.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26003603&lang=en

Catering Assistant
Job Reference: 26004638)
Primary Location : St Joseph's College Enniskillen
Contract Type : Fixed-Term (May be subject to extension or reduced for any valid reason)
Hours per Week : 20 hours per week
Grade/Scale : £13.6288 - £14.2897 per hour
https://eani.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26004638&lang=en

Cook
Job Reference: 26004004
Primary Location : Christ The Redeemer Primary School
Contract Type : Permanent
Hours per Week : 25 hours per week
Working Pattern : Monday - Friday (5 hours per day)
Grade/Scale : £14.9917 - £15.7367 per hour
https://eani.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26004004&lang=en

Mobile Catering Assistant - 2 posts
Job Reference: 26004564
Primary Location : Armagh
Contract Type : Permanent
Hours per Week : Various Hours (Minimum of 16.5 hours per week)
Working Pattern : Monday - Friday
Grade/Scale : £13.6288 - £14.2897 per hour
https://eani.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26004564&lang=en

Mobile Cook
Job Reference: 26004566
Primary Location : Armagh
Contract Type : Permanent
Hours per Week : 30 hours per week
Working Pattern : Monday - Friday
Grade/Scale : £14.9917 - £15.7367 per hour
https://eani.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=26004566&lang=en

11/06/2026

Coming Soon: Learning Together – SEN Awareness Course

🌱 Coming Soon to GracetoLearn
Learning Together – SEN Awareness is a new, accessible course designed to build understanding, confidence, and inclusion around Special Educational Needs (SEN). Created for parents, carers, and community members who want to learn together in a supportive space.
👀 Watch this space — more details coming soon.

Contact us on 02890743536 for further details
11/06/2026

Contact us on 02890743536 for further details

10/06/2026

Community Support Message

We are aware of the ongoing situation in Belfast, and our thoughts are with everyone in our community at this time.

At Grace Family Centre, we are here for our neighbours. If you or your family are feeling worried, unsettled, or just need someone to talk to, please reach out. You are not alone—this is a community that looks out for one another.

Our doors—and our phones—are open for anyone who needs support, a listening ear, or a safe and welcoming space.

You can call us on 028 9074 3536.
Please take care of yourselves and each other 💙

Address

77/95 Alliance Avenue
Belfast
BT147PJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+442890743536

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