Order Paper
Date: 02 November 2026
The Assembly to sit at noon.
Marshalled Lists of Amendments.
1. Prayers
2. Members’ Statements
3. Question Time
4. Committee Business
Motion: Extension of Committee Stage - Tree Protection Bill (NIA Bill 41/22-27)
Proposed:
That, in accordance with Standing Order 33(4), the period referred to in Standing Order 33(2) be extended to 29 January 2027, in relation to the Committee Stage of the Tree Protection Bill.
Chairperson, Committee for Infrastructure
Motion: Extension of Committee Stage - Display of Flags and Emblems Bill (NIA Bill 44/22-27)
Proposed:
That, in accordance with Standing Order 33(4), the period referred to in Standing Order 33(2) be extended to 19 February 2027, in relation to the Committee Stage of the Display of Flags and Emblems Bill.
Chairperson, Committee for Infrastructure
Motion: Report on Relationship and Sexuality Education (NIA 183/22-27)
Proposed:
That this Assembly notes the report of the Committee for Education on Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE); recognises the importance of age-appropriate, evidence-based and inclusive RSE in supporting safeguarding, well-being and respect for others; further notes concerns about the consistency and adequacy of current provision highlighted during the Committee's mini-inquiry, particularly by children and young people; further recognises the role of RSE in tackling bullying, promoting healthy relationships and recognising sexual abuse and exploitation, and helping children and young people to recognise and navigate online challenges and risks; endorses the recommendations of the Committee for Education as set out in its report; and calls on the Minister of Education to bring forward proposals to strengthen the delivery, consistency and oversight of RSE in schools, informed by ongoing and meaningful consultation and engagement with parents, teachers and children and young people.
Chairperson, Committee for Education
5. Private Members’ Business
Motion: Serious Concerns About the TransformED Programme
Proposed:
That this Assembly notes the serious concerns expressed by many school leaders, teachers and academics about the proposed curriculum changes, significant additional workload and cost associated with the Minister of Education’s TransformED programme; recognises the concerns raised by parents about the increase in school closure days due to the programme; agrees that while Northern Ireland needs a fit for purpose school curriculum and associated professional development, this must be pupil-centred and delivered with the support of the education workforce; further notes that these major reforms are being rushed through at a time when teaching unions are engaged in action short of strike due to unsustainable workloads, the school estate is deteriorating, the special educational needs and disabilities crisis is deepening, absence rates remain high and a significant educational attainment gap persists; calls on the Minister of Education to review the pace at which TransformED is being rolled out and the associated impact on teacher workload; and further calls on the Minister to commit to engaging with teachers, academics and parents to inform the future development of the programme.
Mr Nick Mathison
Mrs Michelle Guy
