Debate contribution: Classroom Assistants: Temporary Arrangements

Debate contribution by Mr Robbie Butler on 18 November 2025.

MLA: Mr Robbie Butler
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 18 November 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Classroom Assistants: Temporary Arrangements
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5244311

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I thank the Minister for his answer and for bringing accuracy to the issue. The last thing that we want to do is cause undue alarm. However, the fact that the temporary engagement form regime still exists leaves some risk. Is the Minister content that that is a manageable risk, or will he take steps to change the process so that no one is working in schools without the requisite AccessNI clearance?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1793/22-27.

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