News and Insights

Employers For Childcare supporting parents this Parenting Week

Policy Insight
17th October 2023

Our Family Benefits Advice Service is here to support parents this Parenting Week.

Alliance Party of Northern Ireland publishes new childcare proposal

Policy Insight
13th October 2023

Alliance Party paper ‘Children First’ sets out party’s plans for affordable childcare in Northern Ireland.

High Rise Lisburn opens new extended toddler soft play area and launches new loyalty card scheme

Policy Insight
11th October 2023

High Rise Lisburn opens new extended toddler soft play area and launches new loyalty card scheme

Move to Universal Credit update for Northern Ireland

Press Release
28th September 2023

Find out what's happening with the migration from Tax Credits to Universal Credit.

All Party Group hears about the impact of childcare policy developments in England on early years and the key role of childcare in tackling disadvantage

Policy Insight
22nd September 2023

Report of September 2023 meeting of the All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare.

Date announced for next Government cost of living payments

Policy Insight
21st September 2023

Eligible households across the UK will automatically receive a cost of living support payment in November 2023.

Increase in childcare support for those claiming Universal Credit

Policy Insight
19th September 2023

Following an increase in the support available, Universal Credit may now be the best form of support with childcare costs for more families.

Latest Northern Ireland Childcare Survey now open – don’t miss this opportunity to have your voice heard

Press Release
14th September 2023

Important childcare survey for parents and childcare providers now open.

Financial support towards the cost of school age childcare for working parents

Policy Insight
4th September 2023

Find out what financial support is available with wraparound childcare costs like breakfast and after school clubs.

Don’t miss out on Child Benefit for older children

Policy Insight
1st September 2023

Financial support for families in Northern Ireland - Details on claiming Child Benefit for older children.