Home About Us News Insights News and Insights Employers For Childcare welcomes the opening of the COVID-19 childcare sector support scheme Press Release14th May 2020 £12 million support scheme now open for applications from eligible providers, helping them meet the needs of key workers and vulnerable children at this time Further details of childcare support package discussed at Education Committee meeting Press Release6th May 2020 Representatives from childcare sector highlighted the ‘catastrophic’ impact of COVID-19 while officials gave an update on the support package An update on Universal Credit and Tax Credit support for childcare at this time Policy Insight5th May 2020 Updated information for anyone in receipt of Universal Credit or Tax Credits to assist with childcare costs. 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. 1…4344454647…64
