AQW 1418/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education what proposals his Department has for a more sustainable funding system for youth work and youth centres.
Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 3 February 2020
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 3 February 2020
- Answer due by
- 18 February 2020
- Answered
- 7 February 20204 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The Education Authority has been developing a new funding scheme in line with the Priorities for Youth (PfY) policy commitment to replace legacy funding arrangement from the former Education & Library Boards and the Youth Council for Northern Ireland.
The Education Authority (EA) is planning to launch the new funding scheme on 3 March 2020 following extensive engagement with youth sector organisations and other stakeholders. Further details are available at www.eanifunding.org.uk