AQW 44289/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 43039/22-27, whether his Department has contacted settings in receipt of funding from the SEN Inclusion Fund to advise them of the position for the 2026-2027 financial year.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 20 April 2026

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Tabled
20 April 2026
Answer due by
6 May 2026
Answered
8 May 202618 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

Letters of Offer issued to settings confirmed there was no guarantee of further funding from the Early Learning and Childcare budget beyond the 2025/26 financial year.

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