AQW 34838/22-27

Mr Nick Mathison
Alliance Party
Strangford

Tabled Date: 06/11/2025
Answered On Date: 14/11/2025
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 32584/22-27, to detail how he will ensure that the views of Special Educational Needs Coordinators are reflected in the development and delivery of the new Education Psychology Service consultation model.

Answer:

Structured engagement mechanisms, including working groups and feedback loops, have been established to ensure Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCos) insights inform the development and delivery of the model. The model will be subject to ongoing evaluation throughout the five-year SEND Transformation rollout, ensuring continuous improvement and that SENCo views remain central to its implementation.