Some parents in Northern Ireland will have their childcare bills reduced through a new subsidy scheme.The Department of Education said parents in Northern Ireland will also be entitled to 22.5 hours of pre-school education per week for their children.
Education Minister Paul Givan said the scheme was a "necessarily ambitious programme" that will have a "lasting impact" on children in Northern Ireland.The executive set aside £25m for childcare in the budget - about 6% of the estimated need.
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