AQW 13612/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education what assurances he can provide to parents and pupils that the Deanby Centre will be operational by September 2024.
Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 20 June 2024
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 20 June 2024
- Answer due by
- 5 July 2024
- Answered
- 8 July 202418 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The Education Authority (EA) is undertaking a programme of works in July and August at the site of the former Our Lady’s Primary School. Works include refurbishment of eight classrooms and corridors, the creation of sensory, therapy and hygiene rooms and external safeguarding works.
The recruitment process for all staff required for the Deanby Centre Special School for September 2024 is underway in line with the EA’s recruitment framework.