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All of Mrs Cathy Mason’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
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To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the criteria used to determine how Pupil Allocation Number is allocated; and (ii) whether the criteria differs between statutory and non-statutory settings.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 24601/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 24601/22-27
Will the First Minister provide an update on the ending violence against women and girls change fund?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Ending Violence Against Women and Girls: PFG Commitments Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Ending Violence Against Women and Girls: PFG Commitments
I will follow up on the line of questioning from the Chair of the Education Committee. Minister, professional development appears to be a key aspect of the strategy. Our teachers continue to go above and beyond despite their mounting workload. You mentioned the timeline in your previous answer. When will those…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: TransformED NI — Transforming Teaching and Learning: A Strategy for Educational Excellence in Northern Ireland Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: TransformED NI — Transforming Teaching and Learning: A Strategy for Educational Excellence in Northern Ireland
The Minister mentioned childminders, which, as we know, are a vital part of the childcare and early years sector. Has the Minister engaged directly with childminders to hear about their issues with ratios? Has he engaged with the Minister of Health on the review of the minimum standards when it comes to ratios in…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Early Learning and Childcare Strategy Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Early Learning and Childcare Strategy
I associate myself with Matthew O'Toole's remarks about Eamonn. I am a blow-in to Loughinisland — I have lived there for 12 years — from a neighbouring village. The villages are harsh rivals on the football pitch, but Eamonn was always so welcoming to me. I had many chats with him about history. I offer my condolences…
Assessment details for Member's statement: Early Years Education: Standardisation Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Early Years Education: Standardisation
To ask the Minister of Education for his assessment of whether the Pre-School Standardisation Programme has (i) created an unintentional unfairness among preschools that have not yet been standardised; and (ii) created an unintentional unfairness within standardised settings who have been offered less standardised…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 24083/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 24083/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the (i) percentage; and (ii) number of children that were offered a funded place in a preschool setting of their parents’ first preference in the last six years.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 24082/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 24082/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) a breakdown of the £51 million special educational needs (SEN) budget; (ii) the total budget allocation for Strand 1 of the SEN budget targeting maintenance and minor works; (iii) the total budget allocation for Strand 2 for Specialist Provision in Mainstream Schools;…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 23927/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 23927/22-27
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the boundaries, by postcode, of the (i) Southern Health and Social Care Trust area; and (ii) South Eastern Health and Social Trust area, within the South Down constituency.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 23746/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 23746/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) his plan to address the gap between those pre-school providers who have been successful in the roll-out of the Pre-School Standardisation programme and those who have not; and (ii) any engagement he has had with those who feel they are at a disadvantage.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 23747/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 23747/22-27
It is welcome that the Minister has moved the Second Stage of the legislation to attempt to make school uniforms more affordable. The legislation should be a real opportunity to finally cut the cost of school uniforms and ease the pressure on families. Each summer and throughout the year, parents face astronomical…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill: Second Stage Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill: Second Stage
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the number of two year olds that have been placed in a nursery school under the Pre-School Education Programme; (ii) how much this has cost his Department; and (iii) the comparative cost if these two year olds were placed in a childcare setting.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 23664/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 23664/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education whether his Department has considered expanding the Pre-School Education Programme to ensure that providers who qualify for standardisation can offer places to all children instead of a percentage of their Published Admission Number allocation.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 23663/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 23663/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education whether the current provision to reduce the number of standardised places in a locality if one preschool setting is under subscribed will be rectified to ensure the highest number of children avail of the Pre-School Education Programme.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 23662/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 23662/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education whether he will create a system where childcare staff are able to make referrals directly to educational psychologists in order to ensure early intervention practices are utilised to support the development of children.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 23661/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 23661/22-27
To ask the Minister of Health (i) whether he intends to reduce cataract services in the Downe Hospital; and (ii) whether his Department consulted ophthalmology services staff in the Downe Hospital to ensure they can provide the highest quality of care.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 23497/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 23497/22-27
I beg to move Go raibh maith agat, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Procurement regulations exist for a good reason: to ensure that there is transparency, fairness and, of course, value for money. However, as, I am sure, we will hear throughout today's debate, the current rules can be overly restrictive, creating unnecessary…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Schools: Improved Procurement Practices Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Schools: Improved Procurement Practices
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on his plans to make high-quality and accessible childcare more affordable.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 23298/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 23298/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) whether he is aware of the current price rises facing parents accessing childcare; and (ii) any action he plans to take to address this issue.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 23297/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 23297/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education whether he has considered lifting the cap on the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 23296/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 23296/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any engagement he has had with the Chancellor in relation to lifting the cap for childcare tax credits.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 23295/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 23295/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on the funding for the Belfast Wider Early Years group.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 23294/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 23294/22-27
I thank the Minister for that information on the important research that her Department is doing to support the Education Department. She referenced other actions. What else is the Department for the Economy doing to assist the Department of Education when it comes to childcare specifically?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Childcare Sector: Support Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Childcare Sector: Support
To ask the Minister of Health whether registered childminders will have an opportunity to discuss the final decision on the ratio aspect through the review of Minimum Standards for Childminding and Day Care for Children Under Age 12 with officials before it is announced.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 23091/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 23091/22-27
To ask the Minister of Health whether he plans to increase the ratios for registered childminders through the review of Minimum Standards for Childminding and Day Care for Children Under Age 12.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 23090/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 23090/22-27
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