News and Insights

New briefing on tackling disadvantage through childcare launched at Stormont

Policy Insight
12th 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 Insight
8th January 2024

Cut to National Insurance reduces Childcare Voucher savings for parents.

Help with health costs for Universal Credit claimants in Northern Ireland

Policy Insight
2nd January 2024

Find out more about how to claim help with your health costs if you receive Universal Credit.

No Christmas miracle for parents or the childcare sector – but we have much to be proud of in 2023

Policy Insight
21st December 2023

Employers For Childcare reflects on a busy 2023, and looks ahead to 2024, in our end of year review.

Date announced for the final Government cost of living payment

Policy Insight
18th December 2023

Eligible households across the UK will automatically receive a cost of living support payment in February 2024.

Applications open soon for the expanded Free Childcare offer for 2 year olds living in England

Policy Insight
13th December 2023

From April 2024 the UK Government is expanding its free childcare offer for working families living in England only.

Make Sure You Access All The Financial Support You Are Entitled to This Christmas

Policy Insight
11th December 2023

Contact the Family Benefits Advice Service to find out what support is available to your family

Details announced for Government’s Pensioner Cost of Living Payment

Press Release
6th December 2023

Eligible pensioner households across the UK will automatically receive a cost of living support payment along with their Winter Fuel Payment.

Childcare sums just don’t add up – “we’ve spent £200,000 on childcare”

Press Release
4th December 2023

Northern Ireland Childcare Survey 2023 shows challenges faced by parents and childcare providers.

Information for parents on pre-school application process

Policy Insight
4th December 2023

Admissions guidance now available for pre-school applications in Northern Ireland for 2024-25.