AQW 55289/11-16

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 08/03/2016
Answered On Date: 25/03/2016
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education for his assessment of the impact reducing nursery and pre-school hours for children with learning disabilities will have on access to (i) occupational therapy; (ii) physiotherapy; (iii) speech and language therapy; (iv) cognitive and behavioural development; and (v) skills development.

Answer:

As the member is aware, I have instructed the EA to formally revisit its decision regarding pre-school provision in special schools. Before reaching a final decision on how pre-school provision in special schools should be designed and delivered, all such matters you have raised need to be fully assessed.