Home About Us News Insights News and Insights About the Northern Ireland Childcare Survey series Policy Insight15th November 2022 The Northern Ireland Childcare Survey charts the experiences of parents and childcare providers in accessing and delivering childcare in Northern Ireland. What is Shared Parental Leave and Pay? Policy Insight10th November 2022 Find out more about Shared Parental Leave and Pay and whether this could be a good option for your family when you when you have welcomed a new arrival. Second part of cost of living payment rolling out to eligible households in receipt of means tested benefits Policy Insight8th November 2022 Eligible low-income households across the UK should receive £324 cost of living payment by the end of November. Is free or funded childcare available in Northern Ireland? Policy Insight4th November 2022 Find out about the availability of free or funded childcare places in Northern Ireland and across the other regions of the UK. Financial support for new and expectant parents Policy Insight1st November 2022 Find out more about the financial support available to new parents including childcare, Child Benefit and more. Employers For Childcare responds to consultation on achieving a better economy in Northern Ireland Policy Insight28th October 2022 Investment in childcare key to achieving the ambitious 10X Vision for a more innovative, inclusive and sustainable economy. Cost of living crisis hitting childcare sector and families Press Release27th October 2022 Rising costs are forcing childcare providers to put up fees or risk going out of business. Are you claiming all the support your family is entitled to this winter? Policy Insight25th October 2022 Call the Family Benefits Advice Service to find out what financial support your family is entitled to, including with childcare costs. With the half-term holidays approaching find out what financial support your family is entitled to Policy Insight24th October 2022 School holidays can be an expensive time for parents - find out what support is available with registered childcare costs this half-term. New Chancellor rolls back many of the tax measures announced in last month’s ‘mini-budget’ Policy Insight17th October 2022 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt reverses many of the tax cuts & measures announced in last month’s mini-budget – but changes to National Insurance and Stamp Duty remain. 1…1516171819…62