AQW 51351/11-16

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 24/11/2015
Answered On Date: 02/02/2016
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail (i) the number of organisations funded; (ii) the types of activity undertaken; and (iii) whether he will increase the number of child care places available for children with a learning disability, under the Improving Outcomes for Children with a Disability initiative.

Answer:

In 2015/16, £54,000 was secured from OFMDFM to allow seven childcare providers to make available additional childcare places during the summer holiday period, specifically targeted at children with a disability. The funding covered staffing costs and facilitated a range of activities, including: physical play, communication and behavioural inputs, day trips, baby yoga, massage and sensory play, speech and drama, football, cookery, orienteering, skipping, arts and crafts, horse riding, team building games and archery.

My Department is currently considering its budget for the 2016/17 financial year.