AQW 40860/22-27

Ms Kate Nicholl
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 18/02/2026
Answered On Date: 25/02/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the membership of the Childcare and Youth Work Sectoral Partnership.

Answer:

The Childcare and Youth Work Sectoral Partnership is chaired by Francis Loye, Director of Giggles Early Years. Southern Regional College carry out the secretariat function, supporting the chair and members.

Membership of the Sectoral Partnership includes a range of employers, representatives from sector bodies such as Playboard, Early Years, Health and Social Care Trusts, Department of Health, Northern Ireland Social Care Council, CCEA Regulation and training providers.