AQW 7824/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education for his assessment of the Education and Training Inspectorate's review of physical education in primary schools.
Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 29 February 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 29 February 2024
- Answer due by
- 15 March 2024
- Answered
- 5 March 20245 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The Department has established a Task and Finish group to address the recommendations from the Education and Training Inspectorate's (ETI) review of physical education (PE) in primary schools. The group is made up of representatives from the Department, the Education and Training Inspectorate, The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment and the Education Authority.
Work streams have been established, looking at Initial Teacher Education and professional development opportunities, the school estate, resources and providing support to schools to ensure that they can deliver the Department’s recommended two hours of PE per week.