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  • Closed consultation Consultation on 16-18 Legislation

    Topics:
    • Curriculum and learning

    Consultation closed Consultation opened 11 April 2025, 12.00 pm and closed 4 July 2025, 11.59 pm

    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 Adobe PDF (895 KB)
    • Children and Young People Consultation on 16-18 Legislation Adobe PDF (285 KB)

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    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.

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