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Asked by Michelle

AQW 26330/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of Education Welfare Officers currently working to support schools in Lagan Valley.

Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 29 April 2025

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
29 April 2025
Answer due by
15 May 2025
Answered
7 May 20258 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

Education Welfare support to schools within Lagan Valley is provided by:

Three full time members of staff

Two part-time members of staff

Additionally, there are two further vacancies to cover periods of long term absence.

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