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Asked by Paula

AQW 44999/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education whether his Department's policy for taking ownership of investigations after whistleblowing reports in the education sector is currently under review.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 28 April 2026

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
28 April 2026
Answer due by
14 May 2026
Answered
7 May 20269 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

The Department’s arrangements for managing concerns raised are outlined within the Department for Education Raising a Concern policy. This policy will be kept under review and updated as required in line with NICS Raising a Concern

Framework and Departmental requirements.

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