AQW 49569/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) any appointment process for the consultant undertaking the review of school behaviour policy; (ii) any amount paid for this work; and (iii) any agreed outcomes.

Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 24 June 2026

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Tabled
24 June 2026
Answer due by
9 July 2026
Answered
9 July 202615 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

The consultant was appointed via a Direct Award Contract (DAC).

(ii) No payments have yet been made.

(iii) The agreed outcomes of the work include:

Delivery of an evidenceinformed review of current policy and practice, including stakeholder engagement and school visits;

The development of a Departmental Behaviour Policy Statement setting out strategic direction; and

The production of updated behaviour guidance for schools.

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