Debate contribution: Special Educational Needs: Transition Placements

Debate contribution by Mr Nick Mathison on 16 June 2025.

MLA: Mr Nick Mathison
Party at the time: Alliance Party
Date: 16 June 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Special Educational Needs: Transition Placements
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5010491

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I thank the Minister for his response. We are in a marginally better position than last year, but 300 pupils without a placement is 300 too many. Can the Minister confirm what support will be provided to those pupils and their families, who may face a scenario in which no placement is available for them in September? How will the Minister assure the Assembly that we will not face the same scenario in the academic year ahead?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1413/22-27.

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