Debate contribution: School Refusers

Debate contribution by Ms Cara Hunter on 21 January 2025.

MLA: Ms Cara Hunter
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 21 January 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: School Refusers
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4749826

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Thank you, Minister. Some of the children who spoke to me to about their reasons for staying off mentioned bullying, anxiety and awaiting ADHD and autism assessments that would help them in the classroom. What is your Department doing to address those issues, and what do you say to children who are at home today when they should be at school?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 921/22-27.

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