Alliance Strangford MLA Education Spokesperson [email protected] Promoted by Nick Mathison MLA Alliance HQ 7 Farmley Rd Newtownabbey BT36 7TY
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Nick Mathison retweeted
I was kindly invited to sit on the panel at this event today.
It was refreshing, there was positivity, there were definite defined actions and priorities, and it actually gave me some hope.
If there can be cross party working on this basis we can get somewhere
Alliance Leader @naomi_long has issued a direct call to the leaders of other Assembly parties to agree a Cross-Party Compact on Health and Social Care reform.
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Nick Mathison retweeted
Alliance Leader @naomi_long has issued a direct call to the leaders of other Assembly parties to agree a Cross-Party Compact on Health and Social Care reform.
allianceparty.org/long_issue…
Nick Mathison retweeted
Vicky Moore and @NickDMathison are strong voices for Strangford, working hard for everyone in our community.
Strangford is one of the most closely fought constituencies in NI, every vote will count.
Together, we can choose hope not fear, and build a brighter, shared future.
Disappointing announcement from CCEA phasing out GCSE and A-Level German. If you share these concerns, please consider signing the petition below. I will be raising the issue at the 1st Education Committee meeting in Sept.
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Nick Mathison retweeted
Stormont has been down for almost half its life, with progress blocked and time wasted on division.
Time for Democratic Renewal. No more one-party walkouts, dodging accountability, vetoes or dark money.
The argument for reform has been won – let’s seize this opportunity.
Nick Mathison retweeted
SEN school staff workloads are unmanageable and unsustainable, says @NickDMathison, ahead of Assembly motion.
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In a world where politics is built on fear – fear of difference, of our neighbours, of the future – we choose something better.
Choose Hope. Not Fear.
Join Alliance.
U-turn from Health & Education Ministers reinstating special school summer schemes! After @allianceparty recall Assembly, within hours nursing cover is agreed. Clearly a solution was there but Health and Ed Ministers just sat back and let them be cancelled
Nick Mathison retweeted
Once again, vulnerable children are paying the price of inaction and parents are left scrambling for alternatives that don’t exist.
Alliance has submitted a petition to recall the Assembly and ensure the Health and Education Ministers get it fixed.
ALT Image of Stormont Parliament Buildings with pictures of Education Minister Paul Givan, and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt. Text reads: Save SEN Summer Schemes. Alliance is recalling the Assembly over East to force the Education and Health Ministers to act on saving SEN summer Schemes.
Vital we get accountability on cancellation of summer schemes in special schools. Scrutiny should not be dodged on an issue causing parents and families distress. Education and Health Ministers have failed to collaborate in the best interests of children amd must provide answers
Alliance in bid to recall Assembly over cancellation of special school summer schemes. - @EoinTennyson.
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I have raised major issues with nursing in special schools for over 2 years and this clearly extends to summer schemes. Health and Education ministers failed to plan to ensure schemes can be delivered safely. They must urgently produce a plan to reverse this disastrous outcome
Alliance Education spokesperson @NickDMathison has called on the Education and Health Ministers to act urgently to secure a joint funding package that will allow summer schemes to run in special schools this year.
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Nick Mathison retweeted
URGENT ‼️‼️‼️
British nationals in the city of Duqm, Oman, should immediately shelter in place: gov.uk/foreign-travel…
Any British nationals currently visiting Salalah, or within 100km, should look to leave as soon as possible if commercial means allow.
Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities.
Big day for P7s- those who took the SEAG test and those who didn't. Our kids have bright futures regardless of their score in a test- high time we had a serious public conversation about how we can do post-primary transfer differently
Nick Mathison retweeted
Many thanks to pupils from Killyleagh Integrated Primary School (Strangford) for taking part in the education programme today. Thanks also to @NickDMathison for meeting with the group. We hope everyone enjoyed the session.
Glad progress made on 25/26 teacher pay award- NI teachers deserve a fair settlement. But budget position of DE is a grave concern- Minister must now set out transformation plans to address systemic issues driving spend- starting with cost of running a divided education system
Nick Mathison retweeted
I'm pleased to announce I have secured Executive agreement to fund compensation claims for the PSNI data breach.
The data breach caused significant distress and anguish for many officers and staff, and it is important they receive the compensation they are entitled to.
ALT Black background with yellow police tape across top and bottom saying 'Alliance delivers'. Image of PSNI officer taken from the back with text in the centre reading "Funding for PSNI data breach compensation." White Alliance Party logo at bottom centre of image.
Nick Mathison retweeted
This week, the Assembly backed Alliance's call for reform.
Unlike Sinn Féin and the DUP, who block decisions and collapse the institutions on a whim, we want to deliver for the people of NI.
To do that, we need a system that is stable and capable of delivery - @NickDMathison
Nick Mathison retweeted
I have always condemned acts of terrorism without equivocation.
I said so explicitly in my interview on Nolan (excerpt below), but political opponents omit that key part of the interview when they selectively post.
Politicking on such a sensitive issue is, frankly, grotesque.
Nick Mathison retweeted
Over the last 25 years I've been in front-line politics, I've engaged with people from all backgrounds and perspectives. I've been open to debating and discussing issues, whether we agreed or not, including on here.
Turning up as a mob, some in masks, at my home just isn't on. >
EA comms on school closures causing confusion. Schools in Antrim, Derry, Fermanagh & Tyrone all to close 12pm. Not sure if intended to cover Belfast but most closing. Look out for comms from your school as local arrangements may be put in place. @allianceparty