AQW 44288/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health whether the Fair Play Grant Scheme will continue in the 2026-27 financial year.
Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 20 April 2026
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 20 April 2026
- Answer due by
- 6 May 2026
- Answered
- 6 August 2026108 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Including Children with Additional Needs through the Fair Play Grant Scheme is an important source of support to ensure all children with a range of needs can access quality early years experiences.
In 2026/27 it is anticipated the Fair Play Grant Scheme will proceed contingent on budget confirmation.
Should a budget be confirmed, the Childcare Partnership will schedule and publish the timeline for invitations to apply, assessment of applications and date for the issue of decisions. All registered providers will be informed of these details through correspondence from Family Support NI, the public register for childcare providers.