AQW 43351/11-15

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 06/03/2015
Answered On Date: 13/03/2015
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education for his assessment of the outcomes of Early Years funded projects in East Londonderry.

Answer:

The Early Years Fund is effectively “closed” as applications are generally only accepted from previous recipients to the Fund.

To continue to receive funding, groups must demonstrate that they:

Provide direct early years care and education to children.

Provide a service in areas of low provision, disadvantaged areas or where the service is considered critical for children

Ensure inclusion and diversity

Ensure a standard of excellence in relation to quality.