Menu
03/06/2013
22,500 Children Offered Pre-School Place
Over 22,500 children have secured a funded pre-school place for September 2013.
The news, announced today by the Department of Education, means 99.9% of target-aged children whose parents engaged with the admissions process have been offered a place.
John O’Dowd, Minister for Education, said: "I am very pleased to be able to report today that 22,576 children have been offered a pre-school place for September 2013. This is a significant achievement and consolidates the progress made last year in meeting the Executive’s Programme for Government commitment of ensuring that at least one year of pre-school education is available to every family that wants it.
"Throughout this year’s process, the Education and Library Boards have made considerable efforts to secure places for all children. This highlights very clearly the importance of parents continuing to work with the Boards through the 2 stage process."
The Minister continued: "While the number of places available exceeded the number of children applying for places, some parents chose not to state further preferences at Stage 2. This means that some parents were not offered a funded pre-school place for their child. However places do remain in the system and parents of children remaining unplaced, for whatever reason, will be advised of pre-school settings where places are available if they wish to reconsider."
Education and Library Boards will be advising the parents of all unplaced children of where places remain available.
(IT)
The news, announced today by the Department of Education, means 99.9% of target-aged children whose parents engaged with the admissions process have been offered a place.
John O’Dowd, Minister for Education, said: "I am very pleased to be able to report today that 22,576 children have been offered a pre-school place for September 2013. This is a significant achievement and consolidates the progress made last year in meeting the Executive’s Programme for Government commitment of ensuring that at least one year of pre-school education is available to every family that wants it.
"Throughout this year’s process, the Education and Library Boards have made considerable efforts to secure places for all children. This highlights very clearly the importance of parents continuing to work with the Boards through the 2 stage process."
The Minister continued: "While the number of places available exceeded the number of children applying for places, some parents chose not to state further preferences at Stage 2. This means that some parents were not offered a funded pre-school place for their child. However places do remain in the system and parents of children remaining unplaced, for whatever reason, will be advised of pre-school settings where places are available if they wish to reconsider."
Education and Library Boards will be advising the parents of all unplaced children of where places remain available.
(IT)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
18 January 2024
Thousands Of Public Sector Workers Begin Strike Action
Northern Ireland's largest strike in around 50 years has gotten underway today, 18 January. Around 170,000 public sector workers are taking part in the industrial action. Members from over 15 unions including health, education and transport workers are taking part in the day of mass industrial action.
Thousands Of Public Sector Workers Begin Strike Action
Northern Ireland's largest strike in around 50 years has gotten underway today, 18 January. Around 170,000 public sector workers are taking part in the industrial action. Members from over 15 unions including health, education and transport workers are taking part in the day of mass industrial action.
22 April 2024
Alliance Brings Assembly Motion On RSE In NI Schools
The Alliance Party has called for an end to the 'postcode lottery' that currently exists around young peoples' access to Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE).
Alliance Brings Assembly Motion On RSE In NI Schools
The Alliance Party has called for an end to the 'postcode lottery' that currently exists around young peoples' access to Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE).
21 March 2024
Call For Education On Violence Against Women And Girls
The Education Minister, Paul Givan, has been challenged by the SDLP on the proposed introduction of mandatory education around violence against women and girls in schools.
Call For Education On Violence Against Women And Girls
The Education Minister, Paul Givan, has been challenged by the SDLP on the proposed introduction of mandatory education around violence against women and girls in schools.
16 April 2024
Other News In Brief
Defective Buildings Legislation Must Include Victoria Sq Owners – SDLP Any legislation introduced to address defective buildings must be designed to allow Victoria Square owners to resume their action, South Belfast MLA and Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole has said.
Other News In Brief
Defective Buildings Legislation Must Include Victoria Sq Owners – SDLP Any legislation introduced to address defective buildings must be designed to allow Victoria Square owners to resume their action, South Belfast MLA and Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole has said.
05 March 2024
£1m Allocated To Support Students Facing Financial Hardship
A fund of £1 million has been established to support students facing financial hardship as a result of the increase costs of living, Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced.
£1m Allocated To Support Students Facing Financial Hardship
A fund of £1 million has been established to support students facing financial hardship as a result of the increase costs of living, Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A dry day with long spells of sunshine for most, however eastern coasts will see rather more in the way of cloud at times, with just the risk of an odd light morning shower. Mainly light northerly winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:A fine end to the day with some evening sunshine. It remains dry overnight with a touch of frost possible in places, although cloud is expected to increase towards dawn. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
