Debate contribution: Early Learning and Childcare Strategy: Update

Debate contribution by Ms Sinéad McLaughlin on 18 November 2025.

MLA: Ms Sinéad McLaughlin
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 18 November 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Early Learning and Childcare Strategy: Update
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5244281

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Thank you, Minister, for that answer. I am delighted to hear that the draft strategy has gone to the Executive. You promised to meet the deadline of autumn; that is about to pass, and families are still waiting for that support. Given the fact that consultation on the strategy will take at least 12 weeks, it could be April before we see a real start. Will you explain why the Executive are not moving more quickly on that? How quickly will you overcome some potential areas of disagreement in order to get the consultation out and start supporting families?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2721/22-27.

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