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Asked by Nick

AQW 8387/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education whether he will ensure that contracts for counselling services in post-primary schools are renewed before they expire later this year.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 7 March 2024

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
7 March 2024
Answer due by
25 March 2024
Answered
13 March 20246 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

The current contract ends on 31 August 2024 and the Education Authority has plans in place to advertise a tender opportunity for the new contract in the coming weeks. It is intended that the new contract will be in place on 1 September 2024 to ensure continuity of service.

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