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Please find all the details of our recent press releases.
After-schools Clubs Facing Cuts
Thursday 1 May 2008
Up to 500 schools in Northern Ireland are facing cuts in their breakfast and after-school clubs.
Funding for the Extended Schools Programme has been reduced from £10m to £6m. more »
Bosses 'weigh up pregnancy risk'
Monday 21 April 2008
More than half of UK bosses assess the chances of a member of staff falling pregnant before employing them, a survey suggests. more »
Current Job Vacancies
Friday 11 April 2008
Due to on-going expansion, there are the current vacancies, Operations Manager, Childcare Advice and Information Officer, Business Development Officer, Marketing Officer. more »
Budget Update
Friday 14 March 2008
There was no increase in the Budget announced on Wednesday 12 March 2008, on the maximum amount which parents can take as childcare vouchers. This means the maximum amount of tax and NI exempt Childcare Vouchers remains at £55 per week or £243 per month, per employee. more »
CIPD to sponsor The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For
Tuesday 19 February 2008
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
(CIPD) is to celebrate workplace excellence this year by sponsoring 'The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work for' list. more »
An independent assessment of parental demand for and access to childminding provision
Friday 15 February 2008
NICMA want to hear your views!
Have your say on on childminding I’m sure, as a parent, you appreciate how difficult it can be to find an ideal childcare arrangement. NICMA are really keen to hear your experiences and thoughts about this and in particular, your views on childminding as an effective childcare option. This is your chance to have your say about this very important issue and we hope you are willing to participate in this important research by completing the enclosed questionnaire. more »
Charity says childcare costs soar
Wednesday 30 January 2008
Childcare costs are rising above the rate of inflation, with parents paying more than £8,000 a year, a charity report suggests.
The Daycare Trust says costs nationally rose 5% last year. Inflation is 2.1%. more »
Families struggle to access special needs daycare - report
Tuesday 11 December 2007
Research reveals inadequacy of daycare services for families with disabled children more »
Northern Ireland's First Registered Private Day Nurseries Celebrate their 20th Anniversary
Wednesday 22 August 2007
Wee Care Day Nurseries - set up in 1987 and the first private day nurseries in Northern Ireland - are celebrating their 20th Anniversary this year and to kick off the celebrations, each branch is having a party for children and parents. more »
New Online Registration Childcare Search Facility
Thursday 28 June 2007
Employers For Childcare launches new Online Registration Childcare Search Facility for childcare providers. This new and more easily accessible tool allows childcare providers to promote and advertise your childcare business free. more »
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