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The Committee heard a valuable briefing today from Caleb's Cause as it continues to scrutinise the Strategic Review of Current SEN Provision and Transformation Agenda.
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Committee Chair Nick Mathison MLA addressed the Knowledge Exchange Seminar Series held in the Long Gallery at Parliament Buildings today #KESS2026
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Get in touch – the Committee is examining the Irish-medium Education (Workforce Plan) Bill. It aims to require the Department of Education to prepare a workforce plan in respect of Irish-medium education. Have your say here: lk.cmte.fyi/upR5
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We want your views – the Committee is scrutinising the Education (Holiday Meal Payments) Bill. It aims to make provision for direct payments to be made during school holidays to pupils entitled to receive free school meals. You can have your say here: lk.cmte.fyi/upQi
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The Committee is examining proposed regulations which will impact on Special Educational Needs provision in schools. We want your views on the changes, some of which we have highlighted below. Find out more: lk.cmte.fyi/rWX8
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The Committee wants your views on the Special Educational Needs Regulations 2026 provided by the Department of Education. How to get involved: lk.cmte.fyi/rWX8 The regulations explained: lk.cmte.fyi/rzzP
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The Committee is examining proposed regulations which will impact on Special Educational Needs provision in schools. We want your views, from families to education staff and stakeholder organisations. Find out more information here: lk.cmte.fyi/rWX8
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Final few days to have your say. Click the link below to take part in our survey.
The Committee has had a fantastic response to its survey on a proposed Bill on the right to wear trousers in school. Our Chair explains how you can still get involved before the survey closes on 20 February. Find out more here: lk.cmte.fyi/nDvb
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A curriculum event was recently held at Parliament Buildings as the Education Committee met stakeholders to discuss their priorities and concerns. Our Chair, Nick Mathison MLA, says the curriculum should meet "the needs of learners in a fast changing world".
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The Committee gained valuable insights during a curriculum review stakeholder event on Tuesday. It was held in the Long Gallery at Parliament Buildings. The gathering featured presentations and speeches, as well as group discussions.
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The Committee has had a fantastic response to its survey on a proposed Bill on the right to wear trousers in school. Our Chair explains how you can still get involved before the survey closes on 20 February. Find out more here: lk.cmte.fyi/nDvb
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The Committee is examining the General Teaching Council Bill and would like your views on the Council’s functions, how it should be run and what reforms are needed. To contact us, please complete our survey here: lk.cmte.fyi/nDtZ
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The Committee is drafting a Bill to allow girls the option to wear trousers in school. We would like your thoughts on the proposal and what you believe should be considered by Members. To contact us, please complete our survey here: lk.cmte.fyi/nDvb
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Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Education retweeted
Today, Youth Assembly Members gave evidence to the @NIACfEd on proposed legislation giving all pupils the option to wear trousers. It was a valuable chance for our new Members to advocate for more inclusive uniform policies. We thank the Committee for the opportunity.
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The Committee is drafting a Bill to allow girls the option to wear trousers in school. We would like your thoughts on the proposal and what you believe should be considered by Members. To contact us, please complete our survey here: lk.cmte.fyi/nDvb
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The Committee is examining the General Teaching Council Bill and would like your views on the Council’s functions, how it should be run and what reforms are needed. To contact us, please complete our survey here: lk.cmte.fyi/nDtZ
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The Committee is drafting a Bill to allow girls the option to wear trousers in school. We would like your thoughts on the proposal and what you believe should be considered by Members. To contact us, please complete our survey here: lk.cmte.fyi/nDvb
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The Committee is examining the General Teaching Council Bill and would like your views on the Council’s functions, how it should be run and what reforms are needed. To contact us, please complete our survey here: lk.cmte.fyi/nDtZ
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As part of its Strategic Review of Current SEN Provision and Transformation Agenda, the Committee will receive an oral briefing today from @autismcentre. Here's a recap of our visit to the centre in County Armagh last year.
The Assembly's @NIACfEd and @niahealth held an informal meeting in Middletown, County Armagh, today, after they had listened to a presentation about the work of @autismcentre #DemocracyInAction
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