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02/03/2022
16 New Nurture Groups To Be Established Across NI
Funding of £3 million has been announced to establish 16 new Nurture Groups across Northern Ireland by Education Minister Michelle McIlveen.
The new Nurture Groups will be established in primary schools as part of the Fair Start Action Plan; work has already started.
Minister McIlveen said: "I am pleased to announce that we are bringing forward the expansion of Nurture Groups earlier than planned. This investment will help these schools to provide more support to children who are already facing significant challenges and who have social, behavioural, emotional and wellbeing needs.
"Nurturing is a key element in supporting our children to make the best start in life and help to improve their educational outcomes."
A further existing 46 funded Nurture Groups will continue to be funded by the Department of Education."
Concluding the Minister said: "I want to thank all staff involved in nurture within our education settings for their support to date and my officials look forward to working with them in the coming months to continue to deliver this important programme."
Subject to the business case process and necessary approvals, funding will be allocated to the Education Authority and relevant schools at the earliest opportunity.
The new Nurture Groups will be established in primary schools as part of the Fair Start Action Plan; work has already started.
Minister McIlveen said: "I am pleased to announce that we are bringing forward the expansion of Nurture Groups earlier than planned. This investment will help these schools to provide more support to children who are already facing significant challenges and who have social, behavioural, emotional and wellbeing needs.
"Nurturing is a key element in supporting our children to make the best start in life and help to improve their educational outcomes."
A further existing 46 funded Nurture Groups will continue to be funded by the Department of Education."
Concluding the Minister said: "I want to thank all staff involved in nurture within our education settings for their support to date and my officials look forward to working with them in the coming months to continue to deliver this important programme."
Subject to the business case process and necessary approvals, funding will be allocated to the Education Authority and relevant schools at the earliest opportunity.
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