AQW 49234/22-27


Mr Nick Mathison
Alliance Party
Strangford


Tabled Date: 22/06/2026
Answered On Date: 03/07/2026
Priority Written: No


Question:
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on (i) the action contained within his TransformED Delivery plan to carry out a comprehensive review of all funding targeted at tackling educational disadvantage to ensure it is evidence informed and well targeted; and (ii) any cost incurred as a result of this action.


Answer:
A review of funding targeted at tackling educational disadvantage will be taken forward in conjunction with a wider review of the Common Funding Formula.