AQW 21625/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education, in light of Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme licensing changes, to detail the number of young people already engaged on a Duke of Edinburgh or President's Award Scheme in a school that are currently unable to continue their programme.
Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 30 January 2025
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 30 January 2025
- Answer due by
- 14 February 2025
- Answered
- 3 February 20254 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- No
Answer
A total of 29 schools were impacted due to the change made by the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme (DofE) in their licence arrangement with the Education Authority.
Of the schools that are required to become Directly Licensed Centres:
16 schools have acquired this status and
13 schools have yet to acquire this status.
All young people currently engaged with the programme will be able to continue. DofE have ensured that arrangements are in place to ensure that every young person currently enrolled can continue and complete their Duke of Edinburgh and President’s Award.