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Asked by Nick

AQW 50806/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education whether any assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the Behaviour Advocate role within special schools.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 3 September 2026

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
3 September 2026
Answer due by
18 September 2026
Answered
14 September 202611 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

The Education Authority has advised that the cohort of Behaviour Advocates met for the first time in April 2026. As the role is still in the early stages of implementation, an evaluation of its effectiveness is planned during the 2026-27 academic year.

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