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Asked by Michelle

AQW 29572/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education to detail an update on the working group which was set up in November 2024 to scope out the requirements needed to address children missing in education.

Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 30 June 2025

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Tabled
30 June 2025
Answer due by
17 July 2025
Answered
3 July 20253 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

Work has commenced on looking at the processes and policies in place in other jurisdictions as well as considering the range of data sources that may be required. The working group is scheduled to have its next meeting in advance of the commencement of the 2025/2026 academic year.

Official sources

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