Debate contribution: Curriculum Review: Consultation

Debate contribution by Ms Cara Hunter on 22 June 2026.

MLA: Ms Cara Hunter
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 22 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Curriculum Review: Consultation
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5638340

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Thank you, Minister. Minister, you said that you want the new curriculum to be rich and filled with powerful knowledge. I am really concerned about the fact that the mandatory period for learning languages is only three years in Northern Ireland. I have a profound fear that the failure to make modern languages a universal entitlement will mean that children who come from disadvantaged backgrounds will be less likely to have that knowledge and skill set. Is that something that you will seek to reform through the consultation period? Will you take that into account?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2481/22-27.

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