Thanks to this support, one of our childminders recently invested in new toys and equipment—giving children hours of fun while exploring, learning, and developing through outdoor play.
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Recently, Beverley shared how she used the Pathway Fund to purchase a personalised Montessori board. This busy board encourage the children in her care to play and learn - enhancing their development of fine motor skills, hand eye coordination, and inspiring creativity.
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The Pathway Fund Stream C funding supports hundreds of Registered Childminders/AHC across Northern Ireland, helping to give the young children in their care the best start in life.
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The Pathway Fund Stream C funding supports hundreds of Registered Childminders/AHC across Northern Ireland, helping to give the young children in their care the best start in life.
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Funding has enabled childminders and AHC providers to invest in new toys, resources and equipment, creating exciting opportunities for children to learn, explore and enjoy hours of fun through play.
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Funding has enabled childminders and AHC providers to invest in new toys, resources and equipment, creating exciting opportunities for children to learn, explore and enjoy hours of fun through play.
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Recently, Sinead shared how she used her Pathway Fund award to purchase new toys for her childminding setting and create more play opportunities for the children in her care.
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Childminder Naomi is delighted to share how she used her Pathway Fund award to purchase new toy resources for the children in her setting.
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We’re marking the first anniversary of The Pathway Fund Stream C, launched in April 2025 to support registered Childminders and Approved Home Childcarers (AHCs) across Northern Ireland.
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Through The Pathway Fund: Stream C, Training award allocation can enhance the quality of care, safety, and development of children aged 0-4 years by equipping Registered Childminders/ AHC with skills and knowledge in child development, behaviour, and health.
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Benefiting from the funding, the childminder was able to update their older equipment – replacing favorite toys with their newer version or replacing essential items (highchairs) with higher-quality version that ensures that the equipment remains safe and fit for purpose.
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