AQW 33163/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any specific actions undertaken under the heading Investing in Classroom Assistants in the SEN Reform Agenda and Delivery Plan 2025-2030.
Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 9 October 2025
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 9 October 2025
- Answer due by
- 24 October 2025
- Answered
- 15 October 20256 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Officials are currently working alongside a range of stakeholders to identify the necessary actions required to ensure effective investment in the classroom assistant workforce. This will involve improvements to the current employment model, development of training packages, and opportunities for career progression.