Date 12 January 2007

PN 20/06

SUB-GROUP CONSIDERS PUPIL PROFILE

At its meeting on Friday 12 January 2007, the Programme for Government Committee’s sub-group on Schools Admission Policy considered the key issues arising out of its work on the pupil profile.

The sub-group examined and debated issues such as the relevance for parents and pupils; the content; manageability for schools and teachers; the cost and delivery of the ITC solution and the timetable for introduction.

The sub-group previously heard from a wide range of key stakeholders and also considered written evidence from interested parties.

The sub-group plans to meet again on Tuesday 16 January 2007 to consider its report to the Committee on the Programme for Government.

Note to Editors

The members of the sub-group are –
Dominic Bradley
Jeffrey Donaldson MP
Barry McElduff
David McNarry
Caitríona Ruane
Sammy Wilson MP

The sub-group is chaired by Ms Sue Ramsey.

Further information can be obtained from
The Information Office,
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Parliament Buildings
Belfast
028 90 521137