Home About Us News Insights Latest News News Releases Employers For Childcare welcomes recovery package for childcare sector, but calls for longer-term investment Press Release28th July 2020 Childcare Strategy for Northern Ireland long overdue and urgently needed. Employers For Childcare welcomes announcement of new financial support package for childcare providers Press Release22nd July 2020 The Childcare Recovery Support Package opens on 27 July and will provide financial support to assist the recovery of the childcare sector in Northern Ireland Summer food payment scheme launched Press Release20th 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 Release9th 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 Release30th June 2020 £10.5 million funding package for childcare announced. Childcare Sector Recovery Plan and Frequently Asked Questions published Press Release25th 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 Release19th 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 Release5th 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 Release2nd June 2020 Chancellor extends Self-Employment Support Scheme and confirms furlough next steps Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay legislation for Northern Ireland Press Release21st May 2020 Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced she will bring forward dedicated legislation for Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay. 1…1011121314…20