AQW 13151/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education whether he intends to progress Key Area 4 of A Fair Start Final Report and Action Plan.
Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 10 June 2024
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 10 June 2024
- Answer due by
- 25 June 2024
- Answered
- 28 June 202418 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- No
Answer
“A Fair Start” Key Area 4 action (i) is complete and Key Area 4 actions (iii) and (iv) are being progressed following my announcement of £20 million over the next two years, with potential for further funding to support the delivery of the RAISE programme.
Key Area 4 actions (v), (vi) and (vii) are not being progressed in 2024/25 due to budget pressures.
Key Area 4 action (ii) suggested that completion of Targeting Social Need Planner should be mandatory. Schools are being encouraged to complete the planner rather than mandating them.