Motion Amendment

Motion TitleImpact of Draft Strategic Area Plan on Rural Schools - Amendment 1

Motion Amendment TextLeave out all after ‘Assembly;’ and insert: ‘notes the publication of the Education Authority’s Providing Pathways Draft Strategic Area Plan for School Provision 2017-2020; acknowledges the concerns that there will be over the proposals, particularly in rural areas; believes that every pupil, regardless of whether they live in a rural or an urban area, should have access to quality education in a viable and sustainable school, contributing to achieving the draft Programme for Government outcome to give our children and young people the best start in life; believes that the best way to achieve this is through an effective area planning process involving managing authorities and sectoral support bodies; acknowledges sensitivities around the provision of the schools estate, in both rural and other areas; and calls on the Minister of Education to bring forward a strategic small schools initiative to ensure accessibility to a quality education, particularly for isolated communities.’

Amendment Number1

Motion Amendment CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office17/11/2016

Date of Plenary Debate21/11/2016