Early Learning and Childcare Consultation 2025

Closed 9 Jun 2025

Opened 21 Apr 2025

Overview

Under section 50(1)(a) of the 2014 Act, education authorities must consult with persons who appear to be representative of parents and carers of children under school age in their area about how they should make early learning and childcare available. This consultation must be carried out at least once every 2 years.

Under Section 50(1)(b) of the 2014 Act education authorities must have regard to the views expressed in the consultation and must prepare and publish a plan setting out how they intend to make early learning and childcare available.

Why your views matter

Using the results from the consultation the Education Directorate will publish on their webpages an ELC delivery plan for 2025-2027.

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Parents, Carers and Guardians

Interests

  • Early years