Home About Us News Insights News and Insights Northern Ireland childcare costs higher than ever Press Release23rd May 2017 Employers For Childcare’s eighth annual survey expects to show Northern Ireland parents under even more financial pressure than ever before Tax-Free Childcare goes live! Policy Insight18th May 2017 The new Tax-Free Childcare scheme has gone live for parents with children under the age of 4 on 31 August 2017. Updated Big Changes, Big Choices guide: new information now available Press Release13th April 2017 Employers For Childcare is urging parents to seek advice about whether they will be better off if they switch to Tax-Free Childcare. Laughter Yoga with Positive Thinking Workshops Policy Insight5th April 2017 Laughter Yoga with Positive Thinking Workshops What is a family-friendly employer? Employers For Childcare Workshop explores the dos and don’ts Policy Insight27th March 2017 Employers For Childcare recently held the third annual Family Friendly Employer Workshop in Galgorm Resort & Spa. Tax-Free Childcare will begin on 28 April 2017 Policy Insight22nd March 2017 The introduction of the government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme will begin on 28 April, for parents of the youngest children. What is ’30 hours free childcare’ and will it be available in Northern Ireland? Policy Insight22nd March 2017 This September, eligible working parents of three and four year olds across England will be entitled to 30 hours per week of free childcare What does the Spring Budget mean for you? Policy Insight8th March 2017 Today, Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered the last Spring Budget, with all future Budgets now being delivered in the Autumn. Children and Young People’s Strategy 2017-27 27th February 2017 Consultation Response: Children and Young People's Strategy 2017-27 Politicians are back on the campaign trail – what are the key issues parents can raise on the doorstep? Policy Insight15th February 2017 Politicians are back on the campaign trail – what are the key issues parents can raise on the doorstep? 1…5657585960…62