AQW 51707/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on any plans for the ongoing funding from his Department for Tiny Life, when the current funding extension expires at the end of September 2026.
Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 11 September 2026
- Answered
- Written
- Priority
- Tabled
- 11 September 2026
- Answer due by
- 16 September 2026
- Answered
- 16 September 20265 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- Yes
Answer
TinyLife will continue to receive funding for the TinyStart Programme until the end of December 2026. Any further funding for TinyLife will be considered in the context of the final allocation of Earmarked Executive funding for the Early Learning and Childcare Strategy, and wider financial pressures. My officials have contacted TinyLife to inform them accordingly.