AQW 22299/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education whether he plans to (i) increase the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme cap of £167 per month; (ii) increase the subsidy percentage from 15 per cent; and (iii) extend the subsidy scheme to school aged children.
Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 10 February 2025
- Answered
- Written
- Priority
- Tabled
- 10 February 2025
- Answer due by
- 14 February 2025
- Answered
- 12 February 20252 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- Yes
Answer
I have secured £50m for Early Learning and Childcare provision in the draft 2025-26 Executive Budget, currently out for consultation. I am considering options for its allocation, based on what is affordable. When the budget is agreed, I will bring forward proposals to the Executive.