Home About Us News Insights News and Insights Judging of the Family Friendly Employer Awards 2017 – we have our Winners! Policy Insight15th September 2017 Winners will be announced at our Awards Ceremony on Tuesday 26th September at the luxury Galgorm Resort and Spa. Update: Have you Struggled to Access Tax-Free Childcare? Press Release13th September 2017 If you have been unable to access Tax-Free Childcare for technical reasons, you may be able to claim compensation. Have you Struggled to Access Tax-Free Childcare? Press Release31st August 2017 If you have been unable to access Tax-Free Childcare for technical reasons, you may be able to claim compensation. Is your Child Starting School in September? Policy Insight9th August 2017 Childcare Vouchers can be used for before and after-school care for children up to the age of 15. Supporting working parents: get working arrangements to suit you and your family! Policy Insight2nd August 2017 Learn how to request flexible working arrangements from your employer. Tax Credit Renewals – It’s that time of year again! Policy Insight17th July 2017 Tax credit renewals Do you rely on grandparents for help with childcare? Press Release17th July 2017 81% of all informal childcare used by parents in Northern Ireland last year was provided by grandparents. Learn about their experiences. Worried about the cost of childcare over the summer? Press Release11th July 2017 Employers For Childcare can advise parents on what childcare support is available during the summer. Freephone 0800 028 3008. Childcare cost survey closed – thank you for your time! Policy Insight4th July 2017 We will use the findings to prepare a report that will inform policy makers of the key issues faced by parents and childcare providers. Tax Credit Renewal Deadline Fast Approaching! Policy Insight27th June 2017 The Tax Credits renewal deadline is 31 July 2017. If you don’t renew your Tax Credits award on time your payments will stop. 1…5455565758…62