§ Mr. BeggsTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many Department of Education officials are involved in the Review of Post Primary Education; and how officials in the Department are progressing the issue of pupil profiles contained in the Review of Post-Primary Education in Northern Ireland. [88795]
§ Jane KennedyA team of 11 officials, including support staff, is taking forward the Review of Post-Primary Education. No decisions have been taken about pupil profiles. This is one of the issues for discussion in my round of meetings with political parties and in the meetings between Department of Education officials, the education sector and representatives of parents to discuss the next steps in the post-primary review.
§ Mr. HunterTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if it is his policy to retain a system of selection in post-primary education; and if he will make a statement. [88921]
§ Jane KennedyNo decisions have been taken about selection in post-primary education. In the responses to consultation a range of suggestions were made for future post-primary arrangements, including options involving academic selection. I am currently meeting political parties and Department of Education officials have met with the education sector and will be meeting representatives of parents, to discuss these options and the next steps in the post-primary review.