Home About Us News Insights Policyinsights Policy Insights Overview of Discretionary Support Policy Insight21st July 2021 Independent Review of Discretionary Support scheme underway Employers For Childcare welcomes recognition of Social Value in public sector procurement Policy Insight5th July 2021 Finance Minister Conor Murphy announces new policy on social value in public sector procurement. Changes to the UK furlough scheme – July 2021 Policy Insight2nd July 2021 From 1 July employers are liable for more of the cost of furloughing staff New Decade, New Approach – commitments on childcare were important then and are critical now – delivery urgently needed Policy Insight29th June 2021 New Decade, New Approach included an important commitment to a Childcare Strategy. Stay eligible for Childcare Vouchers – don’t miss out by leaving it too late to re-join the scheme Policy Insight22nd June 2021 Take action now to ensure you don't miss out on future savings with childcare costs. Tax Credits renewal deadline is fast approaching: Important advice for claimants Policy Insight21st June 2021 Make sure you review and, if necessary, renew your Tax Credits before the deadline of 31 July 2021. Childcare must be a day one priority for new Education and Economy Ministers Policy Insight15th June 2021 Investment in our vital childcare infrastructure essential for educational and economic development New report identifies Early Years as a key priority area to address educational underachievement Policy Insight1st June 2021 ‘A Fair Start’ examines links between educational underachievement and socio-economic background in Northern Ireland Universal Credit rules to be changed to allow payment of upfront childcare costs Policy Insight26th May 2021 Non-repayable grant for upfront childcare costs announced in a change to Universal Credit rules in Northern Ireland from October 2021 Westminster Committee considers impact of Covid-19 pandemic on parental employment Policy Insight25th May 2021 Conclusions mirror Employers For Childcare’s research findings through the Northern Ireland Childcare Survey 1…2324252627…41