Panel for independent review of education in NI announced
The Education Minister for Northern Ireland, Michelle McIlveen, has announced the panel members that will undertake an independent review of education.
The panel will outline the vision for what a high quality, innovative and inclusive education system looks like in Northern Ireland in the 21st century.
The five panel members are: Chairperson Dr Keir Bloomer, Vice-Chairperson Sir Gerry Loughran, Marie Lindsay, Robin McLoughlin and Isabel Nisbet.
Michelle McIlveen said, “I am very pleased to announce the appointment of the Independent Panel who will take forward this important review of our education system.
“The NI Executive is in agreement that the education system, whilst having areas of excellence, faces many significant challenges. A non-political, non-sectoral and wholly independent review is an essential starting point for longer term reform, modernisation and transformation.
“This review is a wide-ranging and challenging assignment. I am confident that the panel has the breadth of expertise and experience to set out a vision for what a high quality, innovative and inclusive education system looks like in Northern Ireland in the 21st century."
See the panel member biographies here.
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