Summary
Consultation on 16-18 Legislation - The consultation will run from 14 April to 4 July 2025 and can be accessed at Citizen Space alongside a Child and Young Person’s version. Links to documents and Citizen Space can be found below.
Documents
- Main Consultation Document - 16-18 Legislation
- Children and Young People Consultation on 16-18 Legislation
Consultation description
The Education Minister, Paul Givan MLA launched a consultation on legislation which will provide for all learners to participate in education, apprenticeship or training until age 18.
The consultation document, alongside the Child and Young Person's version can be found at Citizen Space.
Department of Education - 16-18 Legislation - Main - NI Direct - Citizen Space
Department of Education - 16-18 Legislation - Children and Young People - NI Direct - Citizen Space
A copy of the Equality Impact Assessment can be found here
Any queries should be emailed to: 16-18legislation@education-ni.gov.uk
Ways to respond
Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.