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Asked by Michelle

AQW 41869/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education to detail when special schools will receive confirmation of funding for summer schemes.

Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 4 March 2026

  • Answered
  • Written
  • After due date
  • Priority
Tabled
4 March 2026
Answer due by
9 March 2026
Answered
10 March 20266 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
Yes

Answer

It is expected that special schools will be notified about summer schemes before the end of March 2026.

Any decision on running summer schemes in special schools is an operational one for the Education Authority.

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