Research Papers 2015
Synopsis: Below you will find a list of Committee for Employment and Learning research papers published in 2015.
Possible Amendment to the Special Education Needs and Disability Bill
- Date: 14/05/2015
This paper examines the case for a possible Committee for Employment and Learning Amendment to the proposed Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) Bill extending the provision of SEN to young people over the age of 19. The paper outlines the current system of Special Education Needs (SEN) support in Northern Ireland, before considering the systems in place in England, Scotland and Wales. It includes a discussion of the establishing legislation in each jurisdiction.
Support for Looked After Children in Scotland
- Date: 14/05/2015
This briefing paper provides a broad overview of recent measures to improve the quality and extent of care for ‘looked after children’ in Scotland. The paper also includes a brief description of the support available to children and young people living in care in Scotland. It focuses specifically on the changes introduced by the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014.
Self-Employment in Northern Ireland
- Date: 23/01/2015
This paper provides a brief discussion of Self-Employment (SE) in Northern Ireland.
