Home About Us News Insights News and Insights Furlough scheme and support for the self-employed extended Policy Insight5th March 2021 Furlough scheme extended to the end of September and two further grants announced for the self-employed Important update for anyone in receipt of Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits Policy Insight5th March 2021 An extension to the temporary uplift in support for claimants in receipt of Universal Credit or Working Tax Credits What does today’s UK Budget – aimed at protecting jobs and livelihoods – mean for you? Policy Insight3rd March 2021 Furlough scheme and support for self-employed extended – but deep concern at failure to make the Universal Credit uplift permanent Publication of Northern Ireland’s Pathway to Recovery Press Release2nd March 2021 What does the plan mean for families, employers and childcare providers? Budget 2021 needs to deliver for families and employers Policy Insight2nd March 2021 Ahead of tomorrow’s Budget, we set out the priorities for hard-pressed families and for employers Celebrating phenomenal mums and childcare professionals on International Women’s Day Press Release2nd March 2021 It’s been a challenging year for everyone but women have played a vital role including across the childcare sector. Childcare places set to be in demand – make your arrangements now Press Release1st March 2021 As parents begin to return to the workplace, increased demand for childcare is expected. Northern Ireland Economic Recovery Action Plan published but no mention of childcare Policy Insight25th February 2021 Childcare is an essential part of our economic infrastructure and is central to economic recovery. Draft Budget 2021-22 consultation 23rd February 2021 Employers For Childcare responds to the Northern Ireland Draft Budget 2021-22 consultation. Return for pre-school and some primary age children confirmed Press Release18th February 2021 Return to school for pre-school and some primary age children in Northern Ireland on 8 March 2021 - what does this mean for families? 1…3334353637…62