News Releases

“Very challenging and the most stressful time of my life”: Major study highlights childcare challenges exacerbated by Covid-19

Press Release
26th November 2020

Parents outline childcare challenges during Covid-19 - childcare providers also struggling to make ends meet.

Employers For Childcare helps parents identify £12.6 million in financial savings

Press Release
17th November 2020

Annual Social Impact Report published on Social Enterprise Day 2020.

What do the new restrictions in Northern Ireland mean for access to childcare?

Press Release
16th October 2020

New COVID-19 restrictions announced, but childcare providers – with the exception of school based provision - can remain open.

Employers For Childcare maintains high levels of customer satisfaction

Press Release
1st October 2020

Latest survey shows parents and employers overwhelmingly happy with our service.

Education Minister addresses All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare

Press Release
21st September 2020

Update provided on support schemes for the childcare sector and progress towards new Childcare Strategy.

Employers For Childcare launches important survey for parents

Press Release
8th September 2020

Share your experience of childcare and work during COVID-19 to inform policy makers.

Family Benefits Advice Service now offering online advice sessions for parent groups

Press Release
8th September 2020

Online webinars provide advice on financial support and entitlements for families.

First meeting takes place of new All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare

Press Release
13th August 2020

Employers For Childcare provides Secretariat for this important forum on childcare.

Back to school can be an expensive time for parents but help is available

Press Release
11th August 2020

Make sure you are receiving all the financial support with back to school costs you are entitled to.

Employers For Childcare welcomes recovery package for childcare sector, but calls for longer-term investment

Press Release
28th July 2020

Childcare Strategy for Northern Ireland long overdue and urgently needed.