News Releases

All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare elects new officers

Press Release
14th June 2022

New officers appointed to Northern Ireland Assembly All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare.

Have you planned your summer childcare?

Press Release
13th June 2022

Financial support is available with the cost of registered childcare including some summer schemes and holiday childcare.

More families in Northern Ireland are now using Tax-Free Childcare to help with their childcare costs

Press Release
9th June 2022

Find out more about how working parents can get Tax-Free Childcare and how much you can save on your registered childcare costs.

Summer holiday food grant announced in Northern Ireland

Press Release
7th June 2022

Families of children entitled to free school meals will receive a school holiday food grant this summer.

Are you paying for childcare this Easter?

Press Release
31st March 2022

Financial support is available with the cost of registered childcare to help families during school holidays.

Rising costs present major challenge for families and childcare providers

Press Release
18th March 2022

Childcare fees set to rise for many parents as costs for childcare providers increase.

Lord Mayor of Belfast encourages families to find out what financial support is available

Press Release
14th March 2022

Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Kate Nicholl participates in advice session with Family Benefits Advice Service.

All Party Group urges progress on the Childcare Strategy to be a day one priority for new Executive

Press Release
10th March 2022

Meeting of the All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare highlights key recommendations for a new Childcare Strategy.

Employers For Childcare publishes its Policy Manifesto ahead of the 2022 Northern Ireland Assembly election

Press Release
3rd March 2022

Candidates urged to commit to addressing the issues that matter to families, employers and our society as a whole.

Free webinars for childcare providers and others aimed at increasing uptake of Tax-Free Childcare scheme

Press Release
1st March 2022

Find out more about how Tax-Free Childcare can help parents with their childcare costs.