AQW 28131/22-27

Mr Nick Mathison
Alliance Party
Strangford

Tabled Date: 04/06/2025
Answered On Date: 12/06/2025
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education to detail an update on the publication of the Early Learning and Childcare Strategy.

Answer:

I have committed to bringing forward a comprehensive Early Learning and Childcare Strategy for Executive consideration and public consultation in the autumn.

I made a Written Ministerial Statement on 15 May setting out my early learning and childcare measures for 2025/26, including next steps. The Statement can be found at the link below.

Written Ministerial Statement - Early Learning and Childcare Measures 2025/26 | Department of Education