Early Years has submitted a comprehensive response to the Draft Executive Early Learning and Childcare Strategy informed by wide ranging and direct engagement with sectoral representatives, parents and children. We support the direction of travel and we welcome the Executive’s recognition that children, families, providers and the workforce all need a stronger system.
Read MoreThe past year has brought rapid and welcome change in our sector, culminating in the release of a draft Early Learning and Childcare Strategy from Education Minister Paul Givan. The consultation has been long awaited and I hope that when the final strategy is launched, it will be a significant step change for our sector.
The Northern Ireland Executive is now recognising that when we get it right for children, we get it right for parents, families, and society as a whole.
