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AQW 34840/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education to detail when he will publish the Executive Early Learning and Childcare Strategy.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 6 November 2025

  • Answered
  • Written
  • Priority
Tabled
6 November 2025
Answer due by
11 November 2025
Answered
7 November 20251 day 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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