AQW 29300/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education to confirm that if a child has never attended school, there is no legal requirement on parents to make any contact with the (i) Education Authority, or (ii) Department of Education.

Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 25 June 2025

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Tabled
25 June 2025
Answer due by
10 July 2025
Answered
30 June 20255 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

There is no duty on parents to register a child educated outside of the formal school system with the Education Authority or my Department.

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