AQW 8583/22-27

Mr Nick Mathison
Alliance Party
Strangford

Tabled Date: 11/03/2024
Answered On Date: 22/03/2024
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on the creation of a draft strategic vision statement and guiding principles for sixth form.

Answer:

There are a range of individual policies and strategies impacting upon Sixth Form provision in schools, including The Entitlement Framework, Qualifications, Funding, Transport, Admissions and Area Planning.

This was acknowledged in the 14-19 Framework, ‘Developing a more strategic approach to 14-19 education and training: A Framework to transform 14-19 education and training provision’ and in ‘A Fair Start’ which recommended a dedicated Sixth Form policy that sets out a clear, strategic vision for sixth form that has the potential to help move towards a more equitable and consistent approach to 14-19 education and training with young people at the centre.

Officials are currently drafting a document for engagement with stakeholders, to propose a draft vision statement and guiding principles for Sixth Form provision and will bring forward a paper for my consideration.