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Asked by Nick

AQW 49234/22-27 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 carry out a comprehensive review of all funding targeted at tackling educational disadvantage to ensure it is evidence informed and well targeted; and (ii) any cost incurred as a result of this action.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 22 June 2026

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
22 June 2026
Answer due by
7 July 2026
Answered
3 July 202611 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

A review of funding targeted at tackling educational disadvantage will be taken forward in conjunction with a wider review of the Common Funding Formula.

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