AQW 2731/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education how many children with special educational needs do not have a school place for September 2022, broken down by (i) primary; and (ii) post-primary.
Asked by Connie Egan MLA on 3 August 2022
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 3 August 2022
- Answer due by
- 18 August 2022
- Answered
- 26 August 202223 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- No
Answer
As at 22 August 2022 there are 33 children with statements of special educational needs (SEN) identified as requiring either a new or change of placement for September 2022 who are waiting to receive confirmation.
The Primary/Post Primary Split of the 33 children is
27 - Primary School
6 - Post Primary
Consultations with these schools and parents are ongoing.