AQW 34967/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education to detail whether any independent body inspects the Education Authority's Education Welfare Service team responsible for parental prosecutions.
Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 7 November 2025
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 7 November 2025
- Answer due by
- 24 November 2025
- Answered
- 13 November 20256 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The EA Internal Audit Team has conducted audits relating to two areas of the Education Welfare Service practice, waiting lists and school expulsions, as per the 2024/2025 Internal Audit Plan.
A further audit has been requested on court processes, and this will be included in the Internal Audit Plan for 2025/2026.