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Asked by Nick

AQW 34104/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education to detail who is responsible for the oversight of any decision to prosecute for school non-attendance.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 22 October 2025

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
22 October 2025
Answer due by
6 November 2025
Answered
27 October 20255 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

Local Education Welfare Service Court Panels consider cases to determine if legal proceedings are necessary to ensure that the child is educated. Oversight of each case is provided by a senior member of the Education Welfare Service.

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