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Asked by Michelle

AQW 33128/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education to detail when the draft Early Learning and Childcare Strategy will be published.

Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 8 October 2025

  • Answered
  • Written
  • Priority
Tabled
8 October 2025
Answer due by
14 October 2025
Answered
13 October 20255 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
Yes

Answer

I will bring forward a draft Early Learning and Childcare Strategy for Executive consideration and public consultation in the coming weeks.

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