To: Northern Ireland Executive
We need a Childcare Strategy and childcare reform for Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland government spends 0% of their budget on childcare, despite money being made available for this by Westminster through the Barnett formula.
We need a Childcare Strategy and childcare reform as a key priority for the new NI Executive.
We need a Childcare Strategy and childcare reform as a key priority for the new NI Executive.
Why is this important?
Melted Parents have 4 campaign demands.
1) Immediate financial support for families to support for childcare costs - preventing skilled workers leaving the workforce, supporting families living in poverty, and boosting the economy.
2) Parent representation through decision-making process on policies made on childcare.
3) Long term childcare sector reform with children at the centre that works for families and providers.
1) Immediate financial support for families to support for childcare costs - preventing skilled workers leaving the workforce, supporting families living in poverty, and boosting the economy.
2) Parent representation through decision-making process on policies made on childcare.
3) Long term childcare sector reform with children at the centre that works for families and providers.