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Smart employers recognise that investing in employer-supported childcare makes good business sense. We can help you build your business.

• Business Benefits
• Membership Fees
• Childcare Advice & Information Service
• Business Networking Programme
• Childcare Voucher Scheme Administration

Business Benefits

Member companies of Employers For Childcare can reap the following business benefits:

• Real financial savings:
  - Companies which provide childcare vouchers to their employees can save up to 12.8 % on national insurance contributions
  - Employees can save up to £89 on registered childcare costs - equivalent of one month's free childcare per year
  
  
• Recruitment tool:
  67% of unemployed women in NI say finding suitable and affordable childcare is the biggest barrier in securing employment. Labour markets are tightening, and if potential employees know assistance is available for childcare issues they may be more interested in working for your organisation.
  
  
• Improved staff retention rates:
  It is estimated that the cost of replacing a skilled employee is approximately half of the employee's salary. If you can help working parents with childcare issues your staff retention rates may improve, thereby saving you time and money.
  
  
• Reduced Absenteeism:
  Research shows that the second largest reason for absenteeism is to look after sick children. Employers who introduce childcare/family friendly provisions can see improvements in absenteeism levels.
  
  
• Increased motivation, staff loyalty, and productivity:
  Developing a corporate culture that values employees and recognises their family commitments can help motivate staff, which in turn can lead to higher productivity levels.
  
  
• The opportunity to learn from others:
  Employers For Childcare provide various opportunities for member companies to network and learn from each other, including conferences and seminars, study visits, and case studies on employer supported childcare

Membership Fees

As a registered charity and a not-for-profit organisation we will only ever seek to cover our costs.

Our services offer excellent value for money, particularly considering the potential financial savings for employers through childcare voucher schemes. Membership includes:

• Information on services available
• Full promotional support for Childcare Solutions and Childcare Voucher services 
• Ongoing information updates on relevant childcare work-related issues

• Password-protected member only access
• Dedicated Childcare Vouchers Implementaion and Promotional Zone
• For employees - online childcare database
• Advice and Information fact sheets for working parents

Childcare Advice & Information Service

• Priority access to freephone helpline service for working parents
• Access to library with a wide range of materials on employer supported childcare/family friendly provisions
• News updates for employers on relevant business issues
• "Working For Parents News" for employees 
• Information Sessions for employees, tailored to company requirements

• Employer guides on childcare work-related issues
• Assistance in implementing specific employer supported childcare provisions
• Case studies on employer supported childcare
• Business Mentoring Service
• Networking matrix of member company childcare policies
• Conferences and seminars - priority booking and reduced rates
• Member networking seminars
• Information on Childcare Voucher Schemes

Administration charge includes:

Professional assistance for HR and finance staff on setting up a childcare voucher scheme. Comprehensive implementation pack, including all documentation and promotional support:

• Employers Guide
• Employee Guide (which can be tailored for companies)
• Parent Registration Form
• Childcare Provider Agreement Form
• Voucher Order Form
• Vary Terms & Conditions Agreement Forms (Opting In & Opting Out)
• Letter to notify Inland Revenue of salary sacrifice scheme
• Promotional materials (posters and leaflets)
• Information Sessions for employees
• Ongoing voucher administrative service
• Ongoing telephone support and guidance for companies and their employees

If you are interested in becoming a member, or would like to find out more, please contact:

t: 028 9261 0661
e: info@employersforchildcare.org