News and Insights

Education Minister addresses All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare on progress towards a new Childcare Strategy

Policy Insight
23rd September 2021

Progress towards a new Childcare Strategy the focus for latest All Party Group meeting.

£20 cut to Universal Credit will push families into poverty

Policy Insight
21st September 2021

Most parents won’t be able to simply work more hours to make up for the £20 cut to Universal Credit.

Choose Employers For Childcare and make a real difference for families

Policy Insight
20th September 2021

By switching to use the only Social Enterprise Childcare Voucher company in the UK you are helping families across the UK access much needed support.

How do Childcare Vouchers work?

Policy Insight
14th September 2021

Childcare Vouchers help parents and employers save money through reduced tax and National Insurance payments.

Free online workshop for employers – supporting flexible working in practice

Policy Insight
13th September 2021

Flexible working can benefit employers as well as supporting employees.

Furlough scheme comes to an end on 30 September 2021

Policy Insight
10th September 2021

Support available to employers and employees through the Family Benefits Advice Service.

Prime Minister announces a UK wide increase in National Insurance

Policy Insight
7th September 2021

Increase in National Insurance from April 2022 could leave many families worse off

£20 cut to Universal Credit due in October

Policy Insight
7th September 2021

Planned cut to Universal Credit could impact on availability of childcare.

Don’t miss out on Child Benefit for older children

Policy Insight
27th August 2021

You need to tell the Child Benefit Office if your child is remaining in education or training beyond age 16 to ensure your Child Benefit continues.

Update on recognition payments for independent health and social care workers

Policy Insight
24th August 2021

Staff who may be eligible for a recognition payment should consider impact on Universal Credit entitlement to ensure they aren’t out-of-pocket.