Nick Mathison

URGENT ‼️‼️‼️ British nationals in the city of Duqm, Oman, should immediately shelter in place: gov.uk/foreign-travel… Any British nationals currently visiting Salalah, or within 100km, should look to leave as soon as possible if commercial means allow. Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities.

Big day for P7s- those who took the SEAG test and those who didn't. Our kids have bright futures regardless of their score in a test- high time we had a serious public conversation about how we can do post-primary transfer differently

Many thanks to pupils from Killyleagh Integrated Primary School (Strangford) for taking part in the education programme today. Thanks also to @NickDMathison for meeting with the group. We hope everyone enjoyed the session.

Glad progress made on 25/26 teacher pay award- NI teachers deserve a fair settlement. But budget position of DE is a grave concern- Minister must now set out transformation plans to address systemic issues driving spend- starting with cost of running a divided education system

I'm pleased to announce I have secured Executive agreement to fund compensation claims for the PSNI data breach. The data breach caused significant distress and anguish for many officers and staff, and it is important they receive the compensation they are entitled to.

This week, the Assembly backed Alliance's call for reform.  Unlike Sinn Féin and the DUP, who block decisions and collapse the institutions on a whim, we want to deliver for the people of NI.  To do that, we need a system that is stable and capable of delivery - @NickDMathison

I have always condemned acts of terrorism without equivocation. I said so explicitly in my interview on Nolan (excerpt below), but political opponents omit that key part of the interview when they selectively post. Politicking on such a sensitive issue is, frankly, grotesque.

Over the last 25 years I've been in front-line politics, I've engaged with people from all backgrounds and perspectives. I've been open to debating and discussing issues, whether we agreed or not, including on here. Turning up as a mob, some in masks, at my home just isn't on. >

EA comms on school closures causing confusion. Schools in Antrim, Derry, Fermanagh & Tyrone all to close 12pm. Not sure if intended to cover Belfast but most closing. Look out for comms from your school as local arrangements may be put in place. @allianceparty

The Assembly is back & our first priority is challenging the Education Minister on special educational needs. Too many children have been failed again this year. We’re demanding the Education Minister acts now to ensure this crisis isn’t repeated, says @NickDMathison.

Great to meet the team at Youth Justice in Newtownards. Brilliant service demonstrating cross departmental and inter-agency collaboration

@AutismReviewer And disappointing for parents following the restrictive practice debate- Minister rushed his remarks to cover placements - this is not how either of these issues should be treated!

@NickDMathison Agree - as I reflect on where we were last year, I can’t see any increased understanding or empathy. This is deeply disappointing and distressing for so many parents

Extremely disappointed the Education Minister has chosen not to make a ministerial statement to Assembly on SEN placement crisis. Instead tagged an update on to his speech on another debate on a different matter. Disrespectful to the parents and children impacted

Crisis response from the Education Minister needed on special educational needs school placements, say @MichelleGuy4 and @NickDMathison See more here - allianceparty.org/crisis_respons…

Tomorrow, Youth Assembly members will share their report on “A Curriculum for the 21stCentury – Learning for Life and Work” with the Committee for Education.

Today is a special day. We are in the @niassembly to launch the NAHT report ‘Effective Early Intervention for Nursery & Early Years: What children, parents & schools require’ by Clare Majury and Emma Corry.

Great to be able to facilitate engagement with @BHFNI and @NIACfEd and hear about the work being done to support pupils via Classroom RevivR app to learn vital lifesaving CPR skills

.@SorchaEastwood to host Ulster GAA in organisation’s first official visit to Westminster. Read more: allianceparty.org/eastwood_to_ho…

Thank you to @NickDMathison MLA for taking the time to meet with us today. We appreciated the opportunity to brief you on the work of @ocnni and our contribution to the education landscape over the past 30 years. #EducationMatters #30YearsOfImpact #AdvancingEducation

Thank you to @NickDMathison @MichelleGuy4 @DavidBrooksMLA @PhillipBrett21 @Gary_Middleton @petermartindup for speaking up for us today. Your support means more than you know. #CalebsCauseNI #Hope @niexecutive @moneillsf @little_pengelly @CArchibald_SF @paulgivan @mikenesbittni