AQW 48550/22-27 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 deliver high-quality curriculum advice and resources to support teachers in the classroom; 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

(i) The Department launched consultation on the proposed new statutory Northern Ireland Curriculum 2028 on 16 June, this will run until 30 September 2026. As indicated in the consultation overview document the next phase, preparation and capacity building (September 2026–June 2028), will focus on developing and sharing curriculum resources, alongside providing professional development for teachers.

(ii) Costs for this phase are yet to be determined.

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