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Asked by Nick

AQW 52911/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education to detail when the new Education (Curriculum Minimum Content) Order for Curriculum 2028 will be brought forward.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 24 September 2026

  • Answered
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Tabled
24 September 2026
Answer due by
29 September 2026
Answered
28 September 20264 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
Yes

Answer

A timeframe for bringing forward the legislation required to implement Curriculum 2028 has not yet been determined. The timing will be informed by the outcome of the public consultation on the proposed curriculum framework, which closes on 30 September 2026.

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