Home About Us News and Insights All Party Group hears about the impact of childcare policy developments in England on early years and the key role of childcare in tackling disadvantage Policy Insight22nd September 2023 Report of September 2023 meeting of the All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare. Date announced for next Government cost of living payments Policy Insight21st September 2023 Eligible households across the UK will automatically receive a cost of living support payment in November 2023. Increase in childcare support for those claiming Universal Credit Policy Insight19th September 2023 Following an increase in the support available, Universal Credit may now be the best form of support with childcare costs for more families. Latest Northern Ireland Childcare Survey now open – don’t miss this opportunity to have your voice heard Press Release14th September 2023 Important childcare survey for parents and childcare providers now open. Financial support towards the cost of school age childcare for working parents Policy Insight4th September 2023 Find out what financial support is available with wraparound childcare costs like breakfast and after school clubs. Don’t miss out on Child Benefit for older children Policy Insight1st September 2023 Financial support for families in Northern Ireland - Details on claiming Child Benefit for older children. High Rise Lisburn shortlisted for major award – voting now open! Press Release31st August 2023 Vote for High Rise Lisburn as Northern Ireland’s Best Consumer Facing Social Enterprise in the Social Enterprise NI Awards. What does the 30 hours free childcare support ‘deadline’ highlighted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak mean? Policy Insight25th August 2023 Employers For Childcare addresses the confusion caused by Prime Minister’s statement on the upcoming deadline for support through 30 hours free childcare. Benefits for children with disabilities or additional needs 23rd August 2023 Discover what financial support you may be entitled to as a parent of a child with additional needs living in Northern Ireland. Find out what help your family may be entitled to with back to school costs Policy Insight31st July 2023 Call the Family Benefits Advice Service and don't miss out on help with school meals, school uniform and school transport. 123…52
