Debate contribution: Forest Schools: Support

Debate contribution by Mr Stephen Dunne on 21 October 2025.

MLA: Mr Stephen Dunne
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 21 October 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Forest Schools: Support
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5197477

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I thank the Minister for his answer and for his recognition of the value of outdoor learning and his commitment to that. The Minister may be aware that my constituency is home to a flagship forest school site, based in Clandeboye estate. What support is available to schools and school staff who wish to become involved in forest schools, of which there are quite a few across the country, and will he agree to visit the Northern Ireland Forest School Association at Clandeboye with me?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2582/22-27.

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