AQW 32584/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education whether he plans to consult with special educational needs coordinators for their assessment of the new educational psychology consultative support model.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 2 October 2025

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Tabled
2 October 2025
Answer due by
17 October 2025
Answered
24 October 202522 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

The Education Authority (EA) has advised:

The Education Psychology Service consultation model will be subject to ongoing evaluation. This continuous improvement approach will ensure that feedback from schools, Special Educational Needs Coordinators, families, and professionals informs future refinements embedding a model that is responsive, effective, and sustainable.

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