Nurturing Skills Learner Fund 2026
The NSLF will continue in 2026 for educators seeking to upskill for the academic year 2026/2027 commencing autumn 2026.
NSLF 2026 applications are expected to open in Mid-March 2026.
The NSLF aims to assist early year’s educators to pursue early learning and care (ELC) qualifications at level 7 and level 8 that have been approved by the Qualifications Advisory Board (QAB) while continuing to work in the sector.
Read the full communication to the sector here: Feb-2026-Comms-to-sector-NSLF-opening-date-update.pdf
