Policy Insights

Update on recognition payments for independent health and social care workers

Policy Insight
24th August 2021

Staff who may be eligible for a recognition payment should consider impact on Universal Credit entitlement to ensure they aren’t out-of-pocket.

Childcare Vouchers – switch to Employers For Childcare and save money!

Policy Insight
23rd August 2021

Employers For Childcare would love to hear from any business interested in changing their Childcare Voucher provider.

Households set to lose £20 per week of Universal Credit

Policy Insight
20th August 2021

Cut to Universal Credit to take effect from October - families need to plan for this now.

Executive’s Covid-19 recovery plan fails to recognise vital role of childcare to the economy

Policy Insight
3rd August 2021

Childcare is an essential part of our economic infrastructure and is central to economic recovery.

Feminist Recovery Plan re-launch highlights continued impact of Covid-19 on women

Policy Insight
28th July 2021

Childminders amongst those sharing their experiences of Covid-19 as the Feminist Recovery Plan is re-launched

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme

Policy Insight
26th July 2021

Claims for the fifth Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant will open from late July

A challenging time for childcare providers who are delivering a critical service for children, parents and the economy

Policy Insight
22nd July 2021

Covid-19 has increased pressure on a childcare sector that was already struggling – investment urgently needed.

Overview of Discretionary Support

Policy Insight
21st July 2021

Independent Review of Discretionary Support scheme underway

Employers For Childcare welcomes recognition of Social Value in public sector procurement

Policy Insight
5th 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 Insight
2nd July 2021

From 1 July employers are liable for more of the cost of furloughing staff