Every imported question, contribution and motion, with its classification. Unflagged, uncertain and not-yet-analysed records are all included so the analysis can be checked independently.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the (i) number; and (ii) value, of successful applications to the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme, in the North Down constituency.
To ask the Minister of Education to outline what actions within the Special Educational Needs Reform Agenda - Delivery Plan 2025-2030, will be completed this year.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) what surveys are being distributed to capture data for the Special Educational Needs Disability Reform Agenda Outcomes Framework 2025-2030; and (ii) when are they due to be sent out.
To ask the Minister of Education for his assessment of the annual cost of reintroducing the Happy Healthy Minds programme or a similar initiative enabling primary schools to have access to counselling services.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail what training is received by those employed by the Education Authority as escorts travelling with children with special educational needs and disabilities.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the measures in place to ensure that children with type 1 diabetes have equal and safe access to after-school classes, including the availability of trained staff to support their medial needs, so these pupils are not excluded from opportunities due to their condition.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the projected cost of the Initial Teacher Education Bursary Scheme, in each of the next five financial years; (ii) how the £8.2 million investment will be allocated across participating subjects; and (iii) the projected number of bursary places available in each subject…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail what consultation has taken place with Irish-medium stakeholders in developing the Initial Teacher Education Bursary Scheme.
To ask the Minister of Education to outline how the Initial Teacher Education Bursary Scheme will be aligned with wider workforce planning for Irish-medium education, including the recruitment and retention of appropriately qualified special educational needs support staff.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail all applications to the Minor Works Programme in the Education Authority western region since 1 January 2014, broken down by (i) school name; (ii) school type; (iii) scheme applied to; (iv) date of application; (v) proposed works; (vi) estimated project cost at application;…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail all successful applications to the School Enhancement Programme in the Education Authority western region since 1 January 2014, broken down by (i) school name; (ii) school type; (iii) scheme applied to; (iv) date of application; (v) proposed works; (vi) estimated project cost…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail all successful applications to the Minor Works Programme in the Education Authority western region since 1 January 2014, broken down by (i) school name; (ii) school type; (iii) scheme applied to; (iv) date of application; (v) proposed works; (vi) estimated project cost at…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail all applications to the School Enhancement Programme in the Education Authority western region since 1 January 2014, broken down by (i) school name; (ii) school type; (iii) scheme applied to; (iv) date of application; (v) proposed works; (vi) estimated project cost at…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any pro-active steps the Education Authority is taking to address the continued lack of suitable accommodation for provision of youth services in the Strabane area.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail his Department's plans to improve the fabric of Artigarven Primary School and Community Nursery, Strabane, through (i) a new school; and (ii) refurbishment and improvements to the existing building.
To ask the Minister of Education, given reported concerns from parents of St Francis' Primary School, Lurgan regarding the removal of their School Crossing Patrol, to detail any plans he has to review the policy on School Crossing Patrols to ensure it is fit for purpose and to protect children's safety.
To ask the Minister of Education, further to the findings of the April 2025 report Drawing the Future, to detail any actions he is taking to increase awareness of apprenticeships among children and young people.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any plans he has to bring the inspection of Religious Education under the remit of the Education & Training Inspectorate.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail whether the revised Education Authority policy on special diets has been assessed for compliance with (i) the Disability Discrimination Act (NI) 1995; and (ii) the Special Educational Needs and Disability (NI) Order 2005.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any measures that are being put in place to ensure that children with sensory needs, but who are awaiting formal diagnosis, can access reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged under the Education Authority’s revised special diet policy.
To ask the Minister of Education to outline what consultation took place with (i) stakeholders, (ii) parents, (iii) children; and (iv) schools, before the Education Authority revised its policy on special diets in schools.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any consideration given to the impact of the revised special diet policy on inclusion and equality of access to education for children with additional needs.