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

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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.

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