Home About Us News Insights News and Insights Joint inquiry into Northern Ireland’s welfare policy: Recommendations Policy Insight2nd 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 Insight27th 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 Insight18th September 2019 Employers For Childcare calls for upfront support with childcare costs under Universal Credit. Working towards Childcare For All in Northern Ireland Policy Insight10th September 2019 New Cross Party Working Group on Early Education and Childcare established. Employers For Childcare response to Government Spending Review Policy Insight5th 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 Insight3rd September 2019 New scheme backs parents to find jobs with flexible working hours Financial support and entitlements during pregnancy and maternity Policy Insight27th August 2019 Benefits available when you are pregnant or have a baby Call for Childcare Vouchers to be re-opened to new entrants Press Release22nd August 2019 Research with parents, childcare providers and employers makes a compelling argument for the Childcare Voucher scheme to be re-opened. Help with back to school costs Policy Insight19th August 2019 As summer comes to an end and the new school year gets closer, our team has put together a quick guide on some of the financial help parents may be entitled to. Holiday hunger: A major issue for families Policy Insight12th August 2019 Employers For Childcare discusses the recent inquiry focusing on how children from low income families across the UK can experience food shortages. 1…4748495051…64
