AQW 25379/22-27

Mrs Michelle Guy
Alliance Party
Lagan Valley

Tabled Date: 31/03/2025
Answered On Date: 16/04/2025
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education whether recommendations from the Education Training Inspectorate's 2012 - 2013 report entitled An evaluation of the provision to meet the needs of pupils with persistent and challenging behaviour in special schools, were implemented.

Answer:

This report and its recommendations were considered within the End-to-End Review of Special Educational Needs (SEN) which identified the need for investment in and building of a skilled and confident workforce with access to SEN focused resources and support to meet children’s needs.

My SEN Reform Agenda and Delivery Plan, under the Right People pillar, includes a number of actions, and demonstrates my commitment to investing in the educational workforce ensuring they are supported, valued and empowered to build supportive learning environments for pupils with SEN.