News and Insights

South Eastern Regional College top of the class at employer awards

Press Release
16th October 2019

Winners of family friendly employers of the year announced at ceremony in Galgorm Resort & Spa.

Employers For Childcare picks up top Awards at annual celebration of Social Enterprise

Press Release
15th October 2019

Chief Executive Marie Marin recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Newry, Mourne and Down Council passes motion calling for investment in childcare

Policy Insight
8th October 2019

Laura Devlin, SDLP Councillor, calls for Council support to ensure that a restored Executive makes childcare a priority

Joint inquiry into Northern Ireland’s welfare policy: Recommendations

Policy Insight
2nd October 2019

We are part of the Cliff Edge NI coalition, campaigning for the extension of welfare reform mitigations in Northern Ireland beyond March 2020

Derry City and Strabane Council pass motion supporting Childcare for All charter

Policy Insight
27th September 2019

Local councils recognising need for better childcare support.

Parents and guardians given extra time to claim back childcare costs with Universal Credit

Policy Insight
18th September 2019

Employers For Childcare calls for upfront support with childcare costs under Universal Credit.

Working towards Childcare For All in Northern Ireland

Policy Insight
10th September 2019

New Cross Party Working Group on Early Education and Childcare established.

Employers For Childcare response to Government Spending Review

Policy Insight
5th September 2019

Spending Review falls short in delivering for families who are struggling to make ends meet, despite the Chancellor declaring an ‘end to austerity’.

New scheme backs parents to find jobs with flexible working hours

Policy Insight
3rd September 2019

New scheme backs parents to find jobs with flexible working hours

Financial support and entitlements during pregnancy and maternity

Policy Insight
27th August 2019

Benefits available when you are pregnant or have a baby