News and Insights

Free family benefits information sessions for parents in High Rise Lisburn this summer

Policy Insight
25th July 2023

Free family benefits information sessions for parents in High Rise Lisburn this summer

Department of Education publishes independent review of childcare in Northern Ireland

Policy Insight
29th June 2023

RSM childcare report reinforces existing evidence pointing to major challenges facing childcare providers and families.

All Party Group hears about impact of finding and affording childcare on working parents and receives an update on the new Childcare Strategy

Policy Insight
22nd June 2023

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

Employers For Childcare again urges the Government to increase the support available to families through Tax-Free Childcare

Policy Insight
19th June 2023

Employers For Childcare repeats its previous call for an increase in support through Tax-Free Childcare and removal of the £2,000 cap on support.

Is free or funded childcare available in Northern Ireland?

Policy Insight
13th June 2023

Overview of Government funding for childcare in Northern Ireland and free childcare schemes across the rest of the UK.

Increase in Universal Credit childcare support confirmed

Policy Insight
1st June 2023

Families on Universal Credit will be able to claim up to £1,630 a month to help with childcare costs from 28 June.

Applications now open for home to school transport

Policy Insight
30th May 2023

Some pupils are entitled to free transport from home to school from the Education Authority.

All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare re-elects officers

Policy Insight
26th May 2023

All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare is committed to driving policy development in relation to early education and childcare in Northern Ireland.

Disability cost of living payment dates announced

Policy Insight
26th May 2023

Eligible households across the UK in receipt of disability benefit will receive a cost of living support payment in June 2023.

Tax-Free Childcare information session for professionals and childcare providers

Policy Insight
25th May 2023

Tax-Free Childcare webinars to explain how Tax-Free Childcare can support parents with registered childcare costs.