Education Minister issues update on NI childcare reform plans (opens original article in a new tab)

Northern Ireland's Education Minister Paul Givan outlines childcare reform plans dependent on resources, with strong public support for reducing costs and expanding preschool access, though calls for faster implementation and detailed plans were noted.

• Education Minister Paul Givan states childcare reform implementation depends on resources and sector capacity
• Consultation shows strong public support for reducing childcare costs and expanding preschool access
• Respondents called for faster progress and detailed implementation plans
• Department received 469 responses with high agreement rates for strategy objectives