News and Insights

Summer Family Fun at High Rise Adventure Centre in Lisburn

Policy Insight
2nd July 2024

Bring your family to High Rise this summer and you’ll be helping support the vital work of our charity.

All Party Group on Early Learning and Childcare hears from the Stronger from the Start Alliance and about childcare for children with additional needs

Policy Insight
27th June 2024

Report of June 2024 meeting of the All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare.

New Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme to help with childcare costs

Policy Insight
25th June 2024

What we know about the new Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy scheme.

Education Minister Paul Givan MLA visits High Rise Lisburn

Press Release
20th June 2024

Paul Givan MLA discusses new childcare support package with Employers For Childcare.

Childcare can play a key role in tackling disadvantage – but must be invested in as critical economic and societal infrastructure

Policy Insight
13th June 2024

Read our article on the role of childcare in tackling disadvantage for the Pivotal Public Policy Forum website

Have you planned your summer childcare?

Policy Insight
12th June 2024

Planning your childcare this summer? Support is available with the cost of registered childcare.

Free School Meals and Uniform Grants – increase to earnings threshold for Northern Ireland

Policy Insight
10th June 2024

Change to eligibility criteria for free school meals and uniform grants.

Update on support package for childcare including Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme

Policy Insight
6th June 2024

Department of Education officials update Education Committee on new package of support for childcare announced by Minister Givan.

Education Minister announces package of support for childcare sector

Policy Insight
24th May 2024

£25 million childcare package announced by Minister includes new Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme.

Annual General Meeting of All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare takes place

Press Release
24th May 2024

Early Education and Childcare All Party Group elects officers for 2024-25.