AQW 33385/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education to provide an update on the publication of Statutory Guidance on the Reduction and Management of Restrictive Practices in Educational Settings.
Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 13 October 2025
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 13 October 2025
- Answer due by
- 28 October 2025
- Answered
- 22 October 20259 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Draft guidance was shared with the Task and Finish Group and the Departmental Solicitor’s Office (DSO) on 7 July 2025.
A range of feedback was received. This has been used to further refine the draft guidance and officials are currently engaging with DSO with a view to finalising it for my consideration.
Once I have considered the finalised draft guidance, I will determine the next steps to be taken thereafter, including a timescale for publication.