Home About Us News Insights Policyinsights Policy Insights Financial support for self-employed childminders in Northern Ireland during Covid-19 Policy Insight30th June 2020 Find out more about what support you may be entitled to as a self-employed childminder Guidance for parents on finding childcare Policy Insight29th June 2020 With many parents returning to work, support and guidance on childcare is available. 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. 1…3132333435…44