News Releases

Budget leaves Northern Ireland families further behind in childcare support

Press Release
16th March 2023

Extension of 30 hours free childcare won't benefit parents in Northern Ireland.

Urgent package of support needed to support childcare sector

Press Release
6th March 2023

Many childcare providers are increasing their fees due to rising costs with significant impact on parents.

Employers For Childcare reflects on a busy 2022 for our charity and Social Enterprise

Press Release
22nd December 2022

End of 2022 review for Employers and Childcare and High Rise and looking ahead to 2023.

Buy Social at High Rise and make a difference!

Press Release
17th November 2022

Employers For Childcare and High Rise celebrate Social Enterprise Day 2022.

Cost of living crisis hitting childcare sector and families

Press Release
27th October 2022

Rising costs are forcing childcare providers to put up fees or risk going out of business.

New ‘Guide to Childcare’ launched for employers

Press Release
6th September 2022

New guidance for employers to help ensure their staff are accessing financial support with registered childcare costs.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey explores sensory rooms at High Rise in Lisburn

Press Release
23rd August 2022

Minister Hargey views the sensory rooms at High Rise and finds out about how the centre supports guests with additional needs.

Enabling parents to have a family and a career is good for business and good for our economy

Press Release
23rd June 2022

Why investment in childcare, offering proper parental leave, and taking a flexible approach to working patterns is good for business and good for our economy.

School uniform grant in Northern Ireland increased by 20% for the new school year

Press Release
20th June 2022

Education Minister announces investment of £1 million to increase school uniform grant for low income families for the 2022/23 academic year.

All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare elects new officers

Press Release
14th June 2022

New officers appointed to Northern Ireland Assembly All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare.