AQW 51562/22-27

Mr Nick Mathison
Alliance Party
Strangford

Tabled Date: 10/09/2026
Answered On Date: 16/09/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education to detail how engagement with (i) children and young people; and (ii) parents, will inform the review of school behaviour policy.

Answer:

The Review of Behaviour Policy will be informed by engagement with a broad range of stakeholders, including children, young people and parents. Children and young people will have opportunities to contribute their views and experiences through review engagement activity, including school visits, as well as online surveys. Parents and other interested parties will be able to contribute through the public Call for Evidence. The evidence gathered through these channels, alongside engagement with schools and education partners, will help inform the review's findings and the development of a Departmental Behaviour Policy Statement and updated behaviour guidance for school.