I propose to take Questions Nos. 502 and 506 together.
The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual school level is the staffing schedule for the relevant school year and pupil enrolments on the previous 30th September. The staffing process contains an appeals mechanism for schools to submit a staffing appeal under certain criteria to an independent Primary Staffing Appeals Board.
The school referred to by the Deputy was allocated a temporary teaching post on appeal, pending confirmation of enrolments on 30th September. As the school's confirmed enrolment did not meet the required threshold, the post has been suppressed.
The staffing schedule operates in a clear and transparent manner and treats all similar types of schools equally irrespective of location.