Home About Us News Insights Policyinsights Policy Insights Childcare can play a key role in tackling disadvantage – but must be invested in as critical economic and societal infrastructure Policy Insight13th June 2024 Read our article on the role of childcare in tackling disadvantage for the Pivotal Public Policy Forum website Have you planned your summer childcare? Policy Insight12th June 2024 Planning your childcare this summer? Support is available with the cost of registered childcare. Free School Meals and Uniform Grants – increase to earnings threshold for Northern Ireland Policy Insight10th June 2024 Change to eligibility criteria for free school meals and uniform grants. Update on support package for childcare including Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme Policy Insight6th June 2024 Department of Education officials update Education Committee on new package of support for childcare announced by Minister Givan. Education Minister announces package of support for childcare sector Policy Insight24th May 2024 £25 million childcare package announced by Minister includes new Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme. Book your summer Clip ‘n Climb sessions at High Rise Lisburn now and save 30% Policy Insight17th May 2024 Employers For Childcare’s social enterprise High Rise is offering an early-bird discount for summer Clip 'n Climb bookings. Move to Universal Credit update for Northern Ireland Policy Insight16th May 2024 Households who receive Tax Credits plus Housing Benefit are being moved to Universal Credit from May 2024. What has 100 days of devolved government delivered for childcare? Policy Insight13th May 2024 Childcare was identified as a priority for the new Northern Ireland Executive but what has been achieved? FREE soft play sessions at High Rise Lisburn Policy Insight3rd May 2024 Free soft play sessions for families at Employers For Childcare's social enterprise, High Rise adventure centre in Lisburn All Party Group on Early Learning and Childcare hears an update on the Review of the Minimum Standards for day care and childminding Policy Insight26th April 2024 Report of April 2024 meeting of the All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare. 123456…44
