AQW 29300/22-27

Mrs Michelle Guy
Alliance Party
Lagan Valley

Tabled Date: 25/06/2025
Answered On Date: 30/06/2025
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education to confirm that if a child has never attended school, there is no legal requirement on parents to make any contact with the (i) Education Authority, or (ii) Department of Education.

Answer:

There is no duty on parents to register a child educated outside of the formal school system with the Education Authority or my Department.