Home About Us News Insights News and Insights Error sees small number of parents in Northern Ireland mistakenly invited to register for 15 hours free childcare Press Release9th February 2024 Some parents in Northern Ireland have received letters in error about the expansion of the 30 hours free childcare scheme. Final Government cost of living payments are now being made Policy Insight8th February 2024 Eligible households across the UK will receive the final cost of living support payment in February 2024. Executive must deliver immediate support to struggling families and childcare sector as well as long-term investment through new Childcare Strategy Press Release5th February 2024 Investment in our vital childcare infrastructure essential for our economy and society. All Party Group on Early Learning and Childcare focuses on the quality of early learning and childcare in Northern Ireland Policy Insight2nd February 2024 Report of February 2024 meeting of the All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare. Childcare must be a day one priority for new Executive – families and childcare sector need urgent support Press Release30th January 2024 Executive must deliver new Early Learning and Childcare Strategy urgently. “Best day out in Northern Ireland” at amazing adventure centre Press Release29th January 2024 High Rise Lisburn scores top marks from 30,000 visitors since opening 18 months ago. How will the cut to National Insurance affect my family? Press Release25th January 2024 What does the cut to National Insurance mean for families? Pre-school applications now open in Northern Ireland Policy Insight18th January 2024 Find out how to apply for a pre-school place in Northern Ireland – applications now open. New briefing on tackling disadvantage through childcare launched at Stormont Policy Insight12th January 2024 Joint briefing from Employers For Childcare and JRF looks at role of childcare in lifting families out of poverty. How does the cut to National Insurance impact Childcare Vouchers? Policy Insight8th January 2024 Cut to National Insurance reduces Childcare Voucher savings for parents. 1…678910…62
