1,899 of 97,616 records that can be analysed have been assessed so far (1.9%); 95,299 are waiting for analysis and 418 failed and will be retried. Totals and rankings will change as the remaining records are processed, so they do not yet represent the full mandate. How much has been processed
Mr Danny Baker: Assembly records
All of Mr Danny Baker’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Post-19 Special Educational Needs Support”
Post-19 Special Educational Needs Support - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘jurisdictions;’ and insert: ‘expresses its support for Caleb’s Cause NI for their work in bringing the issue of post-19 provision onto the political agenda; calls on the Minister of Health to lead on this issue and to develop legislation,…
Revised Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Framework That this Assembly notes the significant intervention, by way of an open letter published by the Children’s Law Centre on 22 April 2026 and endorsed by a broad coalition of trade unions and children’s charities and organisations, which calls for the…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Cancellation of Summer Schemes in Special Schools”
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…
Cancellation of Summer Schemes in Special Schools That this Assembly expresses grave concern that the Education Authority has announced the cancellation of summer schemes in special schools in 2026 due to concerns about healthcare provision for participating children; recognises that these schemes provide a lifeline…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Social Media Restrictions for Children and Young People”
Social Media Restrictions for Children and Young People - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘wellbeing and development of children and young people;’ and insert: ‘acknowledges that whilst social media presents an opportunity for young people to communicate with their friends and family, there is a lack of regulation and…
Ending Academic Selection That this Assembly notes with concern the continued use of academic selection and transfer tests as a means of determining post-primary school transfer within our education system; recognises the extensive body of evidence from educational experts, including the United Nations Committee on…
Exclusion of Minister from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 That this Assembly, under section 30(1)(b) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, resolves that, further to his recent visit to Israel, the Minister of Education no longer enjoys the confidence of the Assembly, because of his failure to…
Promoting Cross-Border Education That this Assembly notes the positive work between universities and government departments on the island of Ireland to facilitate closer equivalence in A-Level and Leaving Certificate grades and the positive potential this has for increasing student mobility; recognises that barriers…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Improving Sentencing Practices in Northern Ireland”
Improving Sentencing Practices in Northern Ireland - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘urgent need for’ and insert: ‘a comprehensive rehabilitation and resettlement programme to reduce reoffending and protect the public; believes that sentencing should reflect the seriousness of such crimes and meet the expectations of…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Tackling the Impact of Online Harms on Young People (Revised Wording)”
Tackling the Impact of Online Harms on Young People (Revised Wording) - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘cross-departmental working’ and insert: ‘..calls on the Minister of Education to support post-primary schools to develop appropriate and flexible policies that informs parents of both the risks and the potential…
Reducing Barriers to all-Ireland Student Mobility That this Assembly welcomes the progress made in providing equivalence in A-Level and Leaving Certificate admissions processes ahead of the 2025/26 academic year; recognises that the previous disparities in admissions created unfair obstacles for students here seeking…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Funding for Childcare”
Funding for Childcare - Amendment 3 Leave out all after ‘Scheme (NICSS)’ and insert: ‘expresses regret that in many instances, rising costs have outweighed the potential savings for parents provided by the NICSS; and calls on the Minister for Education to bring forward the early learning and childcare strategy which…
Improving Procurement Practices for Schools That this Assembly acknowledges the vital importance of ensuring schools have access to high-quality goods and services that meet their particular needs; notes that public procurement policy does not prohibit schools from directly procuring low cost goods and services in a…
Supporting Learning Pathways for our Young People That this Assembly recognises the fundamental importance of education in enabling our children and young people to reach their full potential, develop their skills, and prepare them for life; further recognises that the education system must support and accommodate the…
Voluntary Contributions in Schools That this Assembly notes that the practice of requesting voluntary contributions is common in many schools; recognises that the need for voluntary contributions is a consequence of the underfunding of our schools over a long period of time; acknowledges that many families feel…
Failure of RAISE Programme in Tackling Educational Underachievement That this Assembly recognises that socio-economic background is the biggest predictor of educational underachievement; acknowledges that a range of targeted interventions across government are required to tackle the issue and give children and young…
Raising Awareness of the Dangers of Vaping Amongst Children That this Assembly recognises that the 2024 Northern Ireland Audit Office report on tackling the public health impacts of smoking and vaping, shows an increase in 11-16 year olds vaping; is concerned that children vaping in schools is detrimental to a child's…
Lowering the Voting Age for 16 and 17 Year Olds That this Assembly notes the motion agreed by the Assembly, in November 2012, calling on the British Government to introduce legislation to change the voting age to 16; regrets that previous British Governments failed to introduce such legislation; further notes the…
Opposition to Racism That this Assembly condemns the criminal damage and targeting of businesses in recent days; rejects all forms of Islamophobia, xenophobia and racism; endorses the work of voluntary sector organisations combatting racism and supporting those impacted by it; recognises the work of the Police Service…