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AQW 12976/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education whether he will enhance the Getting Ready suite of programmes, as recommended in A Fair Start report, as part of his recent announcement on early years and childcare investment.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 5 June 2024

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
5 June 2024
Answer due by
20 June 2024
Answered
10 June 20245 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

£7.1m has been allocated by the Executive to stabilise and expand existing early years provision as part of the £25m package announced on 23 May 2024. Work to confirm the components of this and the operational detail is ongoing and will be communicated in due course.

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