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AQW 11790/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 7703/22-27, how he will ensure that the numbers of children not attending school due to emotionally-based school avoidance are recorded and monitored.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 13 May 2024

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
13 May 2024
Answer due by
29 May 2024
Answered
16 May 20243 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

My officials are working with the Education Authority to ensure that the new school administration system,“Education Information Solutions” (EdiS), is able to facilitate the recording of absences at a more granular level. That work is continuing.

Official sources

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