Debate contribution: Special Educational Needs: School Leavers

Debate contribution by Mr Gerry Carroll on 2 March 2026.

MLA: Mr Gerry Carroll
Party at the time: People Before Profit Alliance
Date: 2 March 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Special Educational Needs: School Leavers
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5432880

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Thank you, Minister. There is a lot of concern, to put it mildly, that there is no stand-alone legislation coming through to support that community. I pay tribute to Caleb's mother, Alma White, who has campaigned on the issue. Minister, pupils with complex needs who are leaving school SEN settings will be likely to need one-to-one support. How will your Department meet their needs in a day centre or other day opportunity environment?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3202/22-27.

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