Motion Amendment

Motion TitleCancellation of Summer Schemes in Special Schools - Amendment 1

Motion Amendment TextLeave out all after “That this Assembly” and insert: ‘notes the decision to reinstate summer schemes in special schools in 2026 following their initial cancellation by the Education Authority; recognises that these schemes provide a lifeline for many families and that their cancellation would have had devastating consequences for children with special educational needs and disabilities and their parents; expresses frustration at the unnecessary uncertainty and distress caused by the initial decision and the manner in which it unfolded; further notes the ongoing concerns regarding healthcare provision for participating children and the longstanding gaps in nursing services in special schools; notes that a vital service for children with special needs was placed at risk, despite the Department of Health and the Department of Education accounting for a significant majority of the Executive’s budget; and calls on the Minister of Education and the Minister of Health to provide a full explanation of how this situation arose, to ensure that it is never repeated, and to work urgently and collaboratively to secure funding and nursing provision for summer schemes in special schools going forward.’

Amendment Number1

Motion Amendment CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office30/03/2026

Date of Plenary Debate31/03/2026