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Asked by Michelle

AQW 53236/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education to detail whether a further review of the Pupil Allocation Numbers process for pre-school placements is underway.

Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 28 September 2026

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
28 September 2026
Answer due by
13 October 2026
Answered
2 October 20264 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

The EA completed its review of pre-school admissions and Pupil Allocation Numbers (PAN) processes in June 2025 and the report is available on the EA website here. Implementation of the actions contained in the Review is ongoing.

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