Home About Us News Insights News and Insights Claiming Help with the Cost of Childcare Policy Insight16th March 2016 Childcare is a necessity for working parents, yet the high cost of childcare services can call into question whether it is worthwhile to be in work at all. Working rights for Fathers you may not know about Policy Insight11th March 2016 Just as it is announced that new fathers in Ireland will be entitled to paternity leave for the first time from September, new research shows that around... Employers Urged to Enter Annual Family Friendly Awards Press Release5th March 2016 Organised by Employers For Childcare, the annual Awards are the perfect opportunity for businesses to showcase their commitment to helping their... Shared Parental Leave in a Nutshell Policy Insight3rd March 2016 Is Shared Parental Leave something that you have considered? Here are some of the main questions and answers to help you understand. Update: Childcare Vouchers During Statutory Maternity Leave Policy Insight19th February 2016 HMRC have recently revised their guidance regarding the payment of Childcare Vouchers during Statutory Maternity Leave. What is the Northern Ireland Childcare Cost Survey? Policy Insight11th February 2016 Childcare provision in Northern Ireland falls far behind the structures which exist in the rest of the UK. Accessing childcare which is flexible... What is 30 hours free childcare? Policy Insight11th February 2016 Government announces plan for 30 hours free childcare in England. Tax Free Childcare Update Policy Insight21st January 2016 Government announced its plans to introduce Tax-Free Childcare, a new scheme which will enable parents to claim 20% of their childcare costs. Belfast Trust is Northern Ireland’s Most Family Friendly Employer Policy Insight19th January 2016 This year’s most family friendly employer in Northern Ireland is the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. The organisation scooped the award amid a field of mo How can Employers Better Support Parents? Policy Insight11th January 2016 The employer is at the front line, they are crucial in facilitating and encouraging work-life balance. 1…59606162