The government is inviting parents and legal guardians of children aged up to 11 to share their views on childcare provision.
The Childcare Survey consultation opened today and asks families about their experiences of formal childcare, wraparound and holiday provision, informal childcare, affordability, additional needs, and the impact childcare arrangements can have on work, study and family life.
Feedback will help the Department of Education, Sport and Culture understand what is working well, where there may be gaps, and what changes may be neede
Daphne Caine MHK, Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, said: “Childcare plays an important role in supporting children’s development, family life and parents’ ability to work or study.
“We want to hear directly from families about their experiences so that any future decisions are informed by the needs of parents, carers and children across the Island.’
The consultation will close on Monday July 20 and can be accessed here.