AQW 38988/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any monitoring of school preparedness currently taking place in (i) pre-schools; and (ii) primary schools.
Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 23 January 2026
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 23 January 2026
- Answer due by
- 9 February 2026
- Answered
- 2 February 202610 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- No
Answer
DE does not assess or monitor 'school preparedness'. The 3+ Review, conducted by Health Visitors in pre-school settings, is designed to assess children's overall development before they enter formal education.
It also helps to identify any developmental needs; facilitating early provision of support where required or onward referral if needed and assists the pre-school in planning for the whole class, or for individual children.