Cancellation of Summer Schemes in Special Schools - Amendment 1

Division held on 31 March 2026. The Amendment Was Therefore Agreed

Decision type

Simple Majority

Method

Lobby Division

Result

The Amendment Was Therefore Agreed

Debate

Summer Schemes in Special Schools: Cancellation

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The motion voted on

Motion Amendment (Private Members' Motion): Cancellation of Summer Schemes in Special Schools - Amendment 1

Leave out all after “That this Assembly” and insert: ‘notes the decision to reinstate summer schemes in special schools in 2026 following their initial cancellation by the Education Authority; recognises that these schemes provide a lifeline for many families and that their cancellation would have had devastating consequences for children with special educational needs and disabilities and their parents; expresses frustration at the unnecessary uncertainty and distress caused by the initial decision and the manner in which it unfolded; further notes the ongoing concerns regarding healthcare provision for participating children and the longstanding gaps in nursing services in special schools; notes that a vital service for children with special needs was placed at risk, despite the Department of Health and the Department of Education accounting for a significant majority of the Executive’s budget; and calls on the Minister of Education and the Minister of Health to provide a full explanation of how this situation arose, to ensure that it is never repeated, and to work urgently and collaboratively to secure funding and nursing provision for summer schemes in special schools going forward.’

The motion has not been assessed yet.

Tabled by: Mr Danny Baker, Mrs Cathy Mason, Mr Pat Sheehan

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