Special Schools: Summer Schemes

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Education – in the Northern Ireland Assembly at 2:30 pm on 25 June 2024.

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Photo of Paul Givan Paul Givan DUP 2:30, 25 June 2024

I thank the Member for raising the question, because I am aware of the need to provide clarity.

I am pleased to announce today that I will support the enhanced summer provision programme for special schools this year. I understand the importance of that provision for children and young people and their families. I thank school leaders and staff for their commitment to the delivery of those activities across the summer. I have asked officials to continue working with colleagues across Departments, local government and the voluntary and community sector to ensure that summer provision and out-of-school-hours activities are accessible to every child with special educational needs and disability.