News and Insights

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.

New support scheme for childcare welcome as a key first step towards a long-term Early Learning and Childcare Strategy

Press Release
23rd May 2024

Northern Ireland Executive publishes package of measures to support childcare including Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme.

Book your summer Clip ‘n Climb sessions at High Rise Lisburn now and save 30%

Policy Insight
17th May 2024

Employers For Childcare’s social enterprise High Rise is offering an early-bird discount for summer Clip 'n Climb bookings.

Finance Committee scrutiny of Northern Ireland draft Budget


17th May 2024

Employers For Childcare's submission to the Assembly's Finance Committee on the Northern Ireland draft Budget

Move to Universal Credit update for Northern Ireland

Policy Insight
16th May 2024

Households who receive Tax Credits plus Housing Benefit are being moved to Universal Credit from May 2024.