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All of Mr Nick Mathison’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
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To ask the Minister of Education for an update on the work of the joint project team who are working on a regional model to meet the complex healthcare needs of children and young people in special schools.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 49110/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 49110/22-27
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail when the budget for local Section Offices will be confirmed for the 2026-27 financial year, to allow capital projects to be planned for the reminder of the year.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 49109/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 49109/22-27
To ask the Minister of Finance whether he will consider expanding or enhancing Small Business Rates Relief for post offices, given their essential role in local communities.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48982/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48982/22-27
To ask the Minister of Finance whether any assessment has been made of the impact of current business rates on the sustainability of post offices, particularly smaller and rural branches.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48981/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48981/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) any mandatory safeguarding actions that must be taken immediately following the arrest of a member of school staff; (ii) whether current guidance explicitly requires a formal risk assessment at that stage, including what is done with that risk assessment.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48980/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48980/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education to detail how balance is determined between the need for confidentiality in ongoing safeguarding investigations when a member of staff has been arrested for sexual abuse crimes against children, and parents’ right to be informed of risks affecting their children.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48979/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48979/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) whether his Department has reviewed their safeguarding policy; and (ii) whether any changes are being considered, following recent cases involving sexual abuse of children by school staff.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48978/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48978/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on (i) the action contained within his TransformED Delivery plan to conduct a managed exploration of assessment innovation particularly regarding digital assessment; and (ii) any cost incurred as a result of this action.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48866/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48866/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on (i) the action contained within his TransformED Delivery plan to bring forward legislation to ensure that the statutory arrangements for inspection are robust and operate effectively in all circumstances; and (ii) any cost incurred as a result of this action.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48865/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48865/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on (i) the action contained within his TransformED Delivery plan to develop a coherent accountability framework to demonstrate value to government, taxpayers and parents and drive improvement through responsibility and answerability; and (ii) any cost incurred as a result…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48864/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48864/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on (i) the action contained within his TransformED Delivery plan to initiate a wide-ranging civic conversation on more fundamental reform of qualifications to include consideration of the purpose, design and relevance of qualifications in a modern economy; and (ii) any…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48863/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48863/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on (i) the action contained within his TransformED Delivery plan to commission an independent review of accountability arrangements in Northern Ireland; and (ii) any cost incurred as a result of this action.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48862/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48862/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on (i) the action contained within his TransformED Delivery plan to initiate a review of all qualifications approved for teaching in Northern Ireland schools and review the process for qualifications approval; and (ii) any cost incurred as a result of this action.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48752/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48752/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on (i) the action contained within his TransformED Delivery plan to take account of national and international research to consider the structure, volume and type of assessment at Key Stage four and post 16 and initiate a review of CCEA qualifications; and (ii) any cost…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48751/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48751/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on (i) the action contained within his TransformED Delivery plan to invest in upscaling and roll-out of CCEA’s Computer Adaptive Assessments for literacy and numeracy as a free alternative to commercial assessments to inform effective formative and diagnostic assessment…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48750/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48750/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on (i) the action contained within his TransformED Delivery plan to review current arrangements for statutory assessment to develop a new system of attainment measures which set high standards and clearly defined learning outcomes for all pupils throughout both primary…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48749/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48749/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on (i) the action contained within his TransformED Delivery plan, from the 2025-2026 academic year, to introduce a system level sample check for literacy and numeracy and disseminate the assessment results to highlight strengths and challenges for the education system;…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48748/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48748/22-27
I thank the Minister for his update. I will highlight the point that, when I was on the council back in 2019, it was already a long-standing saga to get the project over the line, so the people of Newtownards would welcome any progress. On that basis, can the Minister provide any timescale, given that we are years and…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Newtownards Library Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Newtownards Library
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the number of pupils who were unable to attend GCSE and A-Level examinations due to the recent disorder and unrest; and (ii) any support now being put in place to facilitate these pupils sitting exams.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48659/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48659/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on (i) the action contained within his TransformED Delivery plan to develop new strategies for literacy and numeracy based on international best practice, to foster children’s mastery of both literacy and numeracy at primary school which will enhance later learning and…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48658/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48658/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on (i) the action contained within his TransformED Delivery plan to develop a replacement qualification for headship to support our newly appointed and aspiring principals; and (ii) any cost incurred as a result of this action.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48657/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48657/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on (i) the action contained within his TransformED Delivery plan to develop a professional learning programme for existing, experienced principals; and (ii) any cost incurred as a result of this action.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48656/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48656/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on (i) the action contained within his TransformED Delivery plan to review, strengthen and invest in professional learning for middle leaders and co-ordinators; and (ii) any cost incurred as a result of this action.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48655/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48655/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on (i) the action contained within his TransformED Delivery plan to review and redesign the Northern Ireland Curriculum to ensure every child enjoys an ambitious and knowledge rich curriculum that develops their learning in a well sequenced and explicit manner; and (ii)…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48551/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48551/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on (i) the action contained within his TransformED Delivery plan to deliver high-quality curriculum advice and resources to support teachers in the classroom; and (ii) any cost incurred as a result of this action.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 48550/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 48550/22-27
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