AQW 51351/11-16 Written question to the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail (i) the number of organisations funded; (ii) the types of activity undertaken; and (iii) whether he will increase the number of child care places available for children with a learning disability, under the Improving Outcomes for Children with a Disability initiative.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 24 November 2015
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 24 November 2015
- Answer due by
- 9 December 2015
- Answered
- 2 February 201670 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
In 2015/16, £54,000 was secured from OFMDFM to allow seven childcare providers to make available additional childcare places during the summer holiday period, specifically targeted at children with a disability. The funding covered staffing costs and facilitated a range of activities, including: physical play, communication and behavioural inputs, day trips, baby yoga, massage and sensory play, speech and drama, football, cookery, orienteering, skipping, arts and crafts, horse riding, team building games and archery.
My Department is currently considering its budget for the 2016/17 financial year.