Home About Us News Insights Policyinsights Policy Insights How can employers support their staff with caring responsibilities at this time? Policy Insight11th June 2020 As the economy starts to reopen, a flexible approach from employers can help families. New guidance from Department of Health for childcare providers in Northern Ireland on re-opening Policy Insight10th June 2020 Guidance for day nurseries, out of school settings and childminders reflects changes from Monday 8 June. An update on Universal Credit and Tax Credit support for childcare at this time Policy Insight5th May 2020 Updated information for anyone in receipt of Universal Credit or Tax Credits to assist with childcare costs. Employers For Childcare’s response to Government Consultation on Universal Credit Policy Insight20th April 2020 We highlight issue with wait for first payment and need to pay childcare costs upfront Childcare high on the agenda for Education Committee meeting Policy Insight8th April 2020 Support package anticipated for childcare sector impacted by COVID-19. Increase in the number of people applying for Universal Credit Policy Insight7th April 2020 Nearly a million people have applied since mid-March. Employers For Childcare publishes updated factsheets and Childcare Voucher user guides for parents and employers Policy Insight6th April 2020 Useful information on childcare, financial support and the Childcare Voucher scheme Change to Child Benefit Claim Process during COVID-19 outbreak Policy Insight3rd April 2020 Important information for parents. Chancellor announces support package for the self-employed Policy InsightPress Release27th March 2020 Details of scheme to support the UK’s self-employed affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Childcare for children of key workers in Northern Ireland Policy Insight26th March 2020 A critical issue to allow key workers to go to work. 1…2930313233…41