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Asked by Michelle

AQW 20844/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education when he will provide a plan for how the £50 million Executive funding for childcare will be spent.

Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 17 January 2025

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
17 January 2025
Answer due by
3 February 2025
Answered
24 January 20257 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

The draft 2025/26 Budget is currently out for consultation. Once the funding for Early Learning and Childcare has been finalised, I will bring forward proposals to my Executive colleagues for its allocation.

Official sources

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