Debate contribution: Special Educational Needs: Post-19 Provision
Debate contribution by Dr Caoimhe Archibald on .
- MLA
- Dr Caoimhe Archibald
- Party at the time
- Sinn Féin
- Date
- 1 April 2025
- Type
- Debate contribution
- Business
- Oral Answers to Questions
- Heading
- Special Educational Needs: Post-19 Provision
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 4876903
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I can absolutely assure the Member that we are listening to those voices. I very much commend Caleb's mummy, Alma, for her campaign and the work that she has done to shine a spotlight on the issue. Indeed, as part of the stakeholder engagement that I outlined, my officials have had many opportunities to speak directly with young people to hear about their interests and aspirations. They have also met young people's parents and heard their very real frustrations and concerns, as well as their hopes for their young people. Officials also had the opportunity to attend the inspiring event in Parliament Buildings that was organised by Alma and Caleb's Cause and took place last month. As we move forward, we will continue to actively listen to the voices of young people and their parents as we work to improve services and provision.
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