AQW 48461/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on (i) the action contained within his TransformED Delivery plan to refresh the 2016 Learning Leaders Strategy and implementation plan to reflect current challenges and priorities, including the need for special educational needs specific professional learning; and (ii) any cost incurred as a result of this action.
Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 11 June 2026
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 11 June 2026
- Answer due by
- 26 June 2026
- Answered
- 18 June 20267 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- No
Answer
My Department’s consultation on Leading Together for Excellence: a TransformED Strategy for Teacher Professional Learning is currently live and will close on 6 July 2026. Responses will then be considered and a final strategy published by September 2026. Within the new strategy, I have committed to enhance Special Education Needs related professional learning for all teachers.
To date, £595 has been invested in delivering this commitment.