AQW 19118/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy
To ask the Minister for the Economy, in relation to the planned legislation to ensure all children remain in education or training until they are 18 years old, for his assessment of whether this should include a requirement to extend post-19 special educational needs provision to 25 years old.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 2 December 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 2 December 2024
- Answer due by
- 17 December 2024
- Answered
- 10 December 20248 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for the Economy
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Improving support for people with special educational needs is a priority in my Department’s business plan and the Executive’s draft Programme for Government. My officials are currently reviewing the relevant legislation, as well as the existing training and skills provision, to consider how best we can make improvements both in terms of services and legislation.