AQW 1418/17-22

Ms Paula Bradshaw
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 03/02/2020
Answered On Date: 07/02/2020
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education what proposals his Department has for a more sustainable funding system for youth work and youth centres.

Answer:

The Education Authority has been developing a new funding scheme in line with the Priorities for Youth (PfY) policy commitment to replace legacy funding arrangement from the former Education & Library Boards and the Youth Council for Northern Ireland.

The Education Authority (EA) is planning to launch the new funding scheme on 3 March 2020 following extensive engagement with youth sector organisations and other stakeholders. Further details are available at www.eanifunding.org.uk