Home About Us News Insights News and Insights Update: Northern Ireland Covid-19 Childcare Support scheme Press Release1st May 2020 Important update for registered childcare providers in Northern Ireland on emergency childcare support measures. How does the furlough scheme impact on family-related leave and pay? Press Release24th April 2020 Important guidance for employers and for anyone currently on family-related leave, such as maternity leave, or planning to go on family-related leave. Employers For Childcare provides advice on the new Approved Home Childcarer scheme Press Release22nd April 2020 Scheme designed to help meet the childcare needs of key workers at this critical time. Employers For Childcare’s response to Government Consultation on Universal Credit Policy Insight20th April 2020 We highlight issue with wait for first payment and need to pay childcare costs upfront Coronavirus Job Retention Fund: Important update for employers Press Release17th April 2020 Implications in relation to treatment of Childcare Vouchers when staff are furloughed. Financial support package announced for childcare providers Press Release15th April 2020 A range of financial measures are being put in place by the Northern Ireland Executive. Employers For Childcare provides advice on the new Approved Home Childcarer scheme Press Release15th April 2020 Scheme designed to help meet the childcare needs of key workers at this critical time. Health and Education Ministers provide update on childcare provision during COVID-19 pandemic Press Release9th April 2020 Package of measures announced to support childcare for key workers and vulnerable children. Childcare high on the agenda for Education Committee meeting Policy Insight8th April 2020 Support package anticipated for childcare sector impacted by COVID-19. Increase in the number of people applying for Universal Credit Policy Insight7th April 2020 Nearly a million people have applied since mid-March. 1…4142434445…62
