Home About Us News Insights News and Insights 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? What is Employers For Childcare’s Social Impact? Policy Insight15th February 2017 Employers For Childcare has launched our first Social Impact Report. Too Few Parents Aware of New Tax-Free Childcare Scheme Policy Insight25th January 2017 Too few families are aware of a new Tax-Free Childcare scheme which is due to be introduced early this year. The rise of the Fatherhood Penalty Policy Insight16th January 2017 A report has found that fathers are keen to take an active role in childcare, but that many workplaces are failing to adapt and change to support them. Are you a lone parent claiming Income Support? Press Release11th January 2017 Changes to Income Support for lone parents will be introduced from 16 January. The Free preschool place 2017 deadline is approaching! Policy Insight5th January 2017 In Northern Ireland, children are entitled to a free preschool place in the year before they start their first year of primary school. Programme for Government 2016-2021 Response 21st December 2016 The Programme for Government sets the strategic direction of policy for the next five years. 1…5657585960…62
