AQW 31958/22-27

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 24/09/2025
Answered On Date: 29/09/2025
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the training provided to designated teachers in schools, to respond to Operation Encompass referrals.

Answer:

Designated Teachers in Northern Ireland are provided with the following specialised training/support, alongside some additional training to support Operation Encompass referrals:

Initial two-day training for Designated Teachers/Deputy Designated Teachers provided by the Education Authority's Child Protection Support Service (CPSS). This will be followed by a half-day refresher training course every three years.

The specific Operation Encompass ‘Key Adult' online training module, with completion certification being verified by Police Service of Northern Ireland.