AQW 46132/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 45318/22-27, to detail the timescale for the (i) completion; and (ii) publication, of a handbook for special schools.
Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 13 May 2026
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 13 May 2026
- Answer due by
- 29 May 2026
- Answered
- 21 May 20268 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- No
Answer
My response of 19 May 2026 confirmed good progress has been made on the development of a handbook for both Special Schools and for specialist provision in mainstream schools.
Whilst I cannot confirm a definitive date for completion and publication of the new handbook for Special Schools at this time, I would anticipate the first draft will be completed by the end of December 2026.