News and Insights

Have your say in independent review of childcare services in Northern Ireland

Policy Insight
13th September 2022

Surveys now open for childcare providers and parents in Northern Ireland to inform development of new Childcare Strategy.

All Party Group highlights importance of progress on new Childcare Strategy for Northern Ireland

Policy Insight
8th September 2022

Report of September 2022 meeting of the All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare.

Employers – ensure you complete a Basic Earnings Assessment for your employees at the start of each tax year

Policy Insight
8th September 2022

A Basis Earnings Assessment is needed to ensure employees can receive the right amount of Childcare Vouchers.

Update on Childcare Strategy developments and proposal for 22.5 hours of funded pre-school education for every child

Policy Insight
7th September 2022

Education Minister Michelle McIlveen announces proposal to offer every child 22.5 hours of funded pre-school education.

New ‘Guide to Childcare’ launched for employers

Press Release
6th September 2022

New guidance for employers to help ensure their staff are accessing financial support with registered childcare costs.

An update on cost of living payments for households across the UK

Policy Insight
5th September 2022

When will the cost of living payments be made?

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

Policy Insight
1st September 2022

Call Employers For Childcare to find out what support is available with childcare costs for school age children.

Upfront childcare support available through Advisor Discretion Fund

Policy Insight
26th August 2022

Universal Credit claimants in Northern Ireland, or those in receipt of other income-based benefits, can benefit from a grant for upfront childcare costs.

Review of childcare services in Northern Ireland

Policy Insight
25th August 2022

Surveys planned for childcare providers and parents in Northern Ireland to inform development of long overdue and much needed Childcare Strategy.

Cost of living payment of £150 to be made to those on Disability Benefits

Policy Insight
25th August 2022

£150 cost of living payments for disabled people will start to issue from 20 September.