AQW 41501/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail all funding spent by her Department from the Executive funding for Early Learning and Childcare, in the last two years
Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 26 February 2026
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 26 February 2026
- Answer due by
- 13 March 2026
- Answered
- 16 March 202618 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for the Economy
- Priority question
- No
Answer
My Department was allocated £415,000 from the Executive to fund a range of skills interventions to support Early Learning and Childcare.
This funding supported the development of 12 accredited microcredential courses as well as research into higher level qualifications that will support individuals progression into management roles.
Additionally, my Department spent £153,288 on the Targeted Business Support for Childcare Providers Market Research.