News Releases

Summer food payment scheme launched

Press Release
20th July 2020

Extension of the Free School Meals payment scheme for July and August.

Coronavirus: What does the Chancellor’s summer statement mean for families and employers?

Press Release
9th July 2020

Rishi Sunak's summer statement sets out plans for economic recovery.

Employers For Childcare welcomes funding package for childcare, but emphasises need for efficient implementation

Press Release
30th June 2020

£10.5 million funding package for childcare announced.

Childcare Sector Recovery Plan and Frequently Asked Questions published

Press Release
25th June 2020

Childcare Sector Recovery plan aims to restore childcare sector to pre-COVID19 capacity levels as quickly as possible.

Education Minister announces Childcare Sector Recovery Plan

Press Release
19th June 2020

Key developments will allow more parents to access childcare from 29 June.

Definition of key workers who can access childcare in Northern Ireland extended

Press Release
5th June 2020

In a welcome announcement, more parents will now be able to access childcare from 8 June

Support for businesses and the self-employed during Coronavirus

Press Release
2nd June 2020

Chancellor extends Self-Employment Support Scheme and confirms furlough next steps

Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay legislation for Northern Ireland

Press Release
21st May 2020

Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced she will bring forward dedicated legislation for Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay.

Employers For Childcare welcomes the opening of the COVID-19 childcare sector support scheme

Press Release
14th May 2020

£12 million support scheme now open for applications from eligible providers, helping them meet the needs of key workers and vulnerable children at this time

Further details of childcare support package discussed at Education Committee meeting

Press Release
6th May 2020

Representatives from childcare sector highlighted the ‘catastrophic’ impact of COVID-19 while officials gave an update on the support package