CCP Monthly Spotlight

Department of Education Draft Early Learning Strategy

The Draft Early Learning and Childcare Strategy is the Executive’s draft for more affordable, accessible, high-quality early learning and childcare. The draft strategy focuses on three main themes:

• Supporting Children in their Early Years

• Supporting Families / Carers with their children’s Learning and Childcare costs

• Supporting the Early Years Sector and Workforce

Your views will help shape the final version of this strategy. The consultation closes on 24th March 2026 at 11.59pm HAVE YOUR SAY | visit.education-ni.gov.uk to view and respond to the consultation