Transforming the Learning Experience
reimagining the education system
Education within NI is no longer fit for purpose. The current system was designed for factory workers wearing uniforms, asking permission and intelligent enough to memorise key information. The world is changing dramatically with the need to educate the leaders of tomorrow and not the followers of yesterday.
We at NI people promote the learning of life skills, teaching farm-to-table lessons for our food. We want to promote self-sufficiency – both physical and mental self-care. We promote outdoor learning and specific teaching models such as Steiner Schools & forest schools. We want to celebrate community schools that encourage cooking, sewing, gardening, budgeting and other practical life skills along with core subjects including English, Maths and IT.
Advocating for Separation of School and State
We want to see the separation of state and education of our children.
According to a recent poll, 75% of NI parents believe that the government’s plans of implementation of RSE state sexual education is too graphic and not age appropriate.
We need to trust our parents as the best educators of our children and should be free from direct government interference.
Shaping Education for Tomorrow
Fostering Educational Independence
NI People is dedicated to enhancing the education system by advocating for streamlined bureaucracy, innovative approaches, and increased autonomy for schools and educators.
Allow for schools to have their own individual policies.
Parents have full choice of where to educate their children.
We would introduce IQ-based entrance examinations outside of the traditional schooling system.
Encouraging home schooling with tax incentives for those opting for this route.
Abolish the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), empowering parents and governors to make decisions about their school's direction.
Enhance accountability by providing more opportunities to dismiss teachers who are not meeting expectations.