AQW 18494/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the reasons why the Education Authority ended its contract with Fujitsu for the development of a new school management system; and (ii) the anticipated impact this decision will have on the implementation and progress of the new school management system.
Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 20 November 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Priority
- Tabled
- 20 November 2024
- Answer due by
- 25 November 2024
- Answered
- 25 November 20245 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- Yes
Answer
The Education Authority and Fujitsu mutually agreed not to continue with the Strategic Partner element of the Strategic Partner / Schools Management System Contract.
The Authority will continue the development of the new School Management System with implementation to begin this academic year.