Nora Owen
Question:59 Mrs Owen asked the Minister for Education the proposals, if any, she has to allow small standalone second-level schools to provide a broad and balanced curriculum for the pupils of the community they serve.
Written Answers. - School Curriculum.
Ivan Yates
Question:71 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Education the proposals, if any, she has to allow small standalone second level schools to provide a broad and balanced curriculum for the pupils of the community they serve.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 59 and 71 together.
If any such school is experiencing difficulties in the teaching of the approved curriculum, my Department is prepared to consider an application for extra concessionary teaching hours. Each case is considered on its merits.