AQW 29103/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail what discussions she has had with the Minister of Education to ensure the needs of employers are met through the school curriculum.

Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 23 June 2025

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Tabled
23 June 2025
Answer due by
8 July 2025
Answered
30 June 20257 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

Building on the 14-19 Framework, Ministers have agreed to establish a Cross-Departmental Ministerial Group. This group will ensure that the Department for the Economy and Department of Education work collaboratively to implement joint Ministerial priorities.

Additionally, my Department has contributed to the Department of Education’s Strategic Curriculum Review, led by Lucy Crehan.

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