Proposal for a draft Education (Northern Ireland) Order

(Closed for responses 7 March 2006)

The Department of Education consulted on a proposed draft Education (Northern Ireland) Order which will make the necessary changes to introduce the revised curriculum and give effect to aspects of the new arrangements, including the Entitlement Framework, the prohibition of academic selection and powers to introduce new admissions arrangements.  It will also introduce new arrangements for the suspension and expulsion of pupils from grant-aided schools and make a number of other legislative changes.

Copies of the Consultation documentation can be viewed and downloaded below:

• Proposal for a draft Education (Northern Ireland) Order PDF 202 KB
• Explanatory Memorandum PDF 191 KB
• Response Booklet PDF 187 KB