AQW 37380/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education to detail any planned implementation of Education for Sustainable Development, including outdoor learning, in (i) the Northern Ireland Curriculum review; and (ii) the new Northern Ireland Curriculum.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 12 December 2025

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Tabled
12 December 2025
Answer due by
2 January 2026
Answered
7 January 202626 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

The Curriculum Taskforce will develop a new statutory curriculum framework for Northern Ireland, drawing on the recommendations of the Strategic Review of the Northern Ireland Curriculum. The Taskforce will consider a wide range of priorities identified during the review.

The proposed framework will be subject to full public consultation before any implementation, ensuring that all stakeholders have the opportunity to contribute.

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