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COMMITTEE FOR EDUCATION

MEDIA OPERATIONAL NOTICE

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY

15 November 2010

ASSEMBLY EDUCATION COMMITTEE HOSTS EVENT TO
SCRUTINISE EARLY YEARS PROPOSALS

The Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Education will host a major event in Parliament Buildings to give key stakeholders the chance to voice their issues/concerns directly to Department of Education officials on the Department’s Draft Early Years (0-6) Strategy.

The event takes place at Parliament Buildings at 19.00 on Wednesday 17 November 2010.

BACKGROUND

When the Department of Education published the Draft Early Years Strategy, both the Committee and key stakeholders raised major concerns. This event will give stakeholders a platform to have their say and get clarity on the Draft Strategy directly from the Department.

Invited stakeholders include organisations, groups and parents with a direct interest in Early Years.

The event will include a presentation from Department of Education senior officials, panel discussions and an opportunity for guests to comment and ask questions.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES

There will be opportunities for interviews with Mervyn Storey MLA, Chairperson of the Committee. Interview requests should be made directly to the Communications Office.

More information on media opportunities can be obtained by contacting:

Jennifer Pleavin
Communications Officer
Phone: 028 9052 1606
Mobile : 07502 379339
Email: Jennifer.Pleavin@niassembly.gov.uk

Sinead Murphy
Deputy Communications Officer
Northern Ireland Assembly
Phone: 028 9052 5938
Mobile : 07899 864368
Email: Sinead.Murphy@niassembly.gov.uk

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