Consultations

EA are committed to listening to what you have to say. In order to carry out effective consultations we need to be open about what we aim to achieve and carry them out in an accessible and consistent manner. This framework outlines our approach to consultation and engagement by setting out our aims and commitments in line with our values.

External Consultations Framework

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Consultations provide our wide range of stakeholders with an opportunity to have their say. We will publish consultation documents in this section of the website.

Current Consultations

Draft Refreshed SEN Framework for Specialist Provision - Public Consultation

Consultation on specialist provision classes in schools — share your views by 27 July 2026.

Closing Date

30 July 2026

Proposed Specialist Provision in Mainstream Schools

The Education Authority is seeking views on Specialist Provision in Mainstream Schools in the following schools:

Ashlea Primary School, Londonderry; Ballykelly Primary School; Ballytrea Primary School, Stewartstown; Bridge Integrated Primary School, Banbridge; Cloughmills Primary School, Ballymena; Dickson Primary School, Lurgan; Holy Family Primary School, Omagh; Holy Rosary Primary School, Belfast; Linn Primary School, Larne; Magherafelt Primary School; Parkhall Primary School, Antrim; St Brigid's Primary School, Carnhill; St Francis Primary School, Lurgan; St Mary's Primary School, Killyleagh; The Armstrong Primary School, Armagh; Movilla High School, Newtownards; Newry High School; St Mark's High School, Warrenpoint.

Closing Date

6 July 2026

Past Consultations

Consultation Name	Closing Date Sort ascending	Summary
Scheme for the Suspension and Expulsion of Pupils in Controlled Schools	18 December 2015	The consultation in respect of Scheme for the Suspension and Expulsion of Pupils in Controlled Schools has now closed. The EA would like to thank everyone who responded to this consultation exercise.
Review of Residential and Outdoor Education Centres	16 November 2015	The consultation period for the review of residential and outdoor education ended on Monday 16 November.
Online Application for Home to School Transport		The consultation in respect of the Online Application for Home to School Transport has now closed. The EA would like to thank everyone who responded to this consultation exercise.
Public Consultation Draft Equality and Disability Action Plans 2018-2022		The consultation in respect of the Draft Equality and Disability Action Plans has now closed. The EA would like to thank everyone who responded to this consultation exercise.