AQW 48549/22-27 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 pilot investment in supporting groups of schools to create or further embed collaborative professional learning communities working with the research community; and (ii) any cost incurred as a result of this action.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 12 June 2026

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Tabled
12 June 2026
Answer due by
29 June 2026
Answered
29 June 202617 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

My Department will be issuing a call for expressions of interest in a pilot Collaborative Professional Learning Clusters programme early in the next academic year. This programme aims to support clusters of educators in designing and delivering structured professional learning that enhances teaching practice, promotes innovation and improves learner outcomes.

No costs have been incurred to date.

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