Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Education

The Committee is examining proposed regulations which will impact on Special Educational Needs provision in schools. We want your views on the changes, some of which we have highlighted below. Find out more: lk.cmte.fyi/rWX8

The Committee wants your views on the Special Educational Needs Regulations 2026 provided by the Department of Education. How to get involved: lk.cmte.fyi/rWX8 The regulations explained: lk.cmte.fyi/rzzP

Explanatory notes around the regulations can be found here: lk.cmte.fyi/rb_U

The Committee is examining proposed regulations which will impact on Special Educational Needs provision in schools. We want your views, from families to education staff and stakeholder organisations. Find out more information here: lk.cmte.fyi/rWX8

Final few days to have your say. Click the link below to take part in our survey.

A curriculum event was recently held at Parliament Buildings as the Education Committee met stakeholders to discuss their priorities and concerns. Our Chair, Nick Mathison MLA, says the curriculum should meet "the needs of learners in a fast changing world".

The Committee gained valuable insights during a curriculum review stakeholder event on Tuesday. It was held in the Long Gallery at Parliament Buildings. The gathering featured presentations and speeches, as well as group discussions.

The Committee has had a fantastic response to its survey on a proposed Bill on the right to wear trousers in school. Our Chair explains how you can still get involved before the survey closes on 20 February. Find out more here: lk.cmte.fyi/nDvb

The Committee is examining the General Teaching Council Bill and would like your views on the Council’s functions, how it should be run and what reforms are needed. To contact us, please complete our survey here: lk.cmte.fyi/nDtZ

The Committee is drafting a Bill to allow girls the option to wear trousers in school. We would like your thoughts on the proposal and what you believe should be considered by Members. To contact us, please complete our survey here: lk.cmte.fyi/nDvb

Today, Youth Assembly Members gave evidence to the @NIACfEd on proposed legislation giving all pupils the option to wear trousers. It was a valuable chance for our new Members to advocate for more inclusive uniform policies. We thank the Committee for the opportunity.

The Committee is drafting a Bill to allow girls the option to wear trousers in school. We would like your thoughts on the proposal and what you believe should be considered by Members. To contact us, please complete our survey here: lk.cmte.fyi/nDvb

The Committee is examining the General Teaching Council Bill and would like your views on the Council’s functions, how it should be run and what reforms are needed. To contact us, please complete our survey here: lk.cmte.fyi/nDtZ

The Committee is drafting a Bill to allow girls the option to wear trousers in school. We would like your thoughts on the proposal and what you believe should be considered by Members. To contact us, please complete our survey here: lk.cmte.fyi/nDvb

The Committee is examining the General Teaching Council Bill and would like your views on the Council’s functions, how it should be run and what reforms are needed. To contact us, please complete our survey here: lk.cmte.fyi/nDtZ

As part of its Strategic Review of Current SEN Provision and Transformation Agenda, the Committee will receive an oral briefing today from @autismcentre. Here's a recap of our visit to the centre in County Armagh last year.

The Committee is drafting a Bill to allow girls the option to wear trousers in school. We would like your thoughts on the proposal and what you believe should be considered by Members. To contact us, please complete our survey here: consult.nia-yourassembly.org.uk/education/prop…

The Committee is examining the General Teaching Council Bill and would like your views on the Council’s functions, how it should be run and what reforms are needed. To contact us, please complete our survey here: consult.nia-yourassembly.org.uk/education/call…

The Committee is examining the General Teaching Council Bill and would like your views on the Council’s functions, how it should be run and what reforms are needed. To contact us, please complete our survey here: consult.nia-yourassembly.org.uk/education/call…

The Committee is drafting a Bill to allow girls the option to wear trousers in school. We would like your thoughts on the proposal and what you believe should be considered by Members. To contact us, please complete our survey here: consult.nia-yourassembly.org.uk/education/prop…