Home About Us News Insights News and Insights Government financial support for those impacted by COVID-19 – an update Policy Insight1st September 2020 Changes to the furlough scheme and support for the self-employed. Second round of Self-Employed Income Support Scheme now open for applications Policy Insight18th August 2020 Up to £6,570 to help the self-employed whose income has been affected by COVID-19. New law to ensure furloughed employees receive full redundancy payments Policy Insight14th August 2020 Important change to legislation to support those who have been made redundant. First meeting takes place of new All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare Press Release13th August 2020 Employers For Childcare provides Secretariat for this important forum on childcare. Education Minister publishes new school day guidance Policy Insight13th August 2020 Revised guidance for schools as they plan for the new school day. Back to school can be an expensive time for parents but help is available Press Release11th August 2020 Make sure you are receiving all the financial support with back to school costs you are entitled to. Easing of restrictions on childcare providers in Northern Ireland Policy Insight31st July 2020 Some of the remaining restrictions on childcare providers are being lifted from 1 August, but infection control guidance must continue to be followed. Employers For Childcare welcomes recovery package for childcare sector, but calls for longer-term investment Press Release28th July 2020 Childcare Strategy for Northern Ireland long overdue and urgently needed. Employers For Childcare welcomes announcement of new financial support package for childcare providers Press Release22nd July 2020 The Childcare Recovery Support Package opens on 27 July and will provide financial support to assist the recovery of the childcare sector in Northern Ireland Importance of childcare more important than ever as employees can return to the workplace Policy Insight21st July 2020 Support needed for parents and the childcare sector to unlock our economic and social recovery from COVID19. 1…4041424344…64
