Committee for Education
The Education Committee pictured just before a committee meeting in Parliament Buildings.
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The next meeting of the Committee for Education will be held on Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 2pm, in Room 29.
The Committee will recieve briefings on the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Framework, the SEN Enquiry, the General Teaching Council Bill, the Education (School Development Plans) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026, The Education (Pupil Reporting) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026, and will attend a virtual tour of Wish Charter School.
Committee Membership
The current Committee membership is:
- Mr Nick Mathison MLA, Alliance (Chairperson)
- Mr Pat Sheehan MLA, Sinn Féin (Deputy Chairperson)
- Mr Danny Baker MLA, Sinn Féin
- Mr David Brooks MLA, DUP
- Mr Peter Martin MLA, DUP
- Mr Jon Burrows MLA, UUP
- Ms Cara Hunter MLA, SDLP
- Mrs Cathy Mason MLA, Sinn Féin
- Mrs Michelle Guy MLA, Alliance
Quick Links
General Teaching Council Bill
The General Teaching Council Bill was formally introduced to the Assembly on Monday 24 November 2025. The Bill undertook its Second Stage on Tuesday 2 December 2025 with the Committee Stage commencing immediately thereafter.
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
The Committee has been asked to consider the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 provided by the Department of Education.
Inquiry into a Strategic Review of Current SEN Provision and Transformation agenda
The Committee for Education has begun its inquiry into a Strategic Review of current SEN provision and Transformation agenda.
Proposal for a Bill on the right to choose to wear trousers in school
The Committee is bringing forward a proposal for a law to allow all pupils to wear trousers at school, so that this becomes a universal right.
Inquiry into Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) in Schools
The Committee for Education is carrying out a Mini-Inquiry into Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) in schools, and would like to hear your informed views and experience on the matter.
Delegated Legislation Currently Being Considered by the Committee
To find out more about delegated legislation considered by the Committee, please click here.
Education Committee Engagement
As part of its scrutiny work, the Education Committee occasionally visits organisations or hosts visitors and stakeholders at Parliament Buildings.
Contact the Committee
Committee Clerk: Aoibhinn Treanor
Room 428, Parliament Buildings,
Ballymiscaw,Stormont,
Belfast,BT4 3XX
Tel: (028) 905 20379
Email: committee.education@niassembly.gov.uk
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