News Releases

Further details of childcare support package discussed at Education Committee meeting

Press Release
6th May 2020

Representatives from childcare sector highlighted the ‘catastrophic’ impact of COVID-19 while officials gave an update on the support package

Update: Northern Ireland Covid-19 Childcare Support scheme

Press Release
1st May 2020

Important update for registered childcare providers in Northern Ireland on emergency childcare support measures.

How does the furlough scheme impact on family-related leave and pay?

Press Release
24th April 2020

Important guidance for employers and for anyone currently on family-related leave, such as maternity leave, or planning to go on family-related leave.

Employers For Childcare provides advice on the new Approved Home Childcarer scheme

Press Release
22nd April 2020

Scheme designed to help meet the childcare needs of key workers at this critical time.

Coronavirus Job Retention Fund: Important update for employers

Press Release
17th April 2020

Implications in relation to treatment of Childcare Vouchers when staff are furloughed.

Financial support package announced for childcare providers

Press Release
15th April 2020

A range of financial measures are being put in place by the Northern Ireland Executive.

Employers For Childcare provides advice on the new Approved Home Childcarer scheme

Press Release
15th April 2020

Scheme designed to help meet the childcare needs of key workers at this critical time.

Health and Education Ministers provide update on childcare provision during COVID-19 pandemic

Press Release
9th April 2020

Package of measures announced to support childcare for key workers and vulnerable children.

Chancellor announces support package for the self-employed

Policy InsightPress Release
27th March 2020

Details of scheme to support the UK’s self-employed affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

Childcare search for key worker parents in Northern Ireland

Press Release
27th March 2020

Guidance published to help key worker parents find suitable childcare.