Home About Us News Insights Latest News News Releases Have you Struggled to Access Tax-Free Childcare? Press Release31st August 2017 If you have been unable to access Tax-Free Childcare for technical reasons, you may be able to claim compensation. Do you rely on grandparents for help with childcare? Press Release17th July 2017 81% of all informal childcare used by parents in Northern Ireland last year was provided by grandparents. Learn about their experiences. Worried about the cost of childcare over the summer? Press Release11th July 2017 Employers For Childcare can advise parents on what childcare support is available during the summer. Freephone 0800 028 3008. Employers Urged to Enter Annual Family Friendly Awards Press Release1st June 2017 Employers from every industry across the UK are being urged to enter the 2017 Family Friendly Employer Awards! Northern Ireland childcare costs higher than ever Press Release23rd May 2017 Employers For Childcare’s eighth annual survey expects to show Northern Ireland parents under even more financial pressure than ever before Updated Big Changes, Big Choices guide: new information now available Press Release13th April 2017 Employers For Childcare is urging parents to seek advice about whether they will be better off if they switch to Tax-Free Childcare. Are you a lone parent claiming Income Support? Press Release11th January 2017 Changes to Income Support for lone parents will be introduced from 16 January. Launch of the seventh annual NI Childcare Cost Survey Press Release29th November 2016 A quarter of Northern Ireland parents are turning to family and friends, 5% are reaching for high interest payday loans just to cover the costs of childcare. Want better work-life balance? Press Release16th November 2016 Adopting a flexible working pattern can be hugely beneficial in helping you to balance your work responsibilities with your family commitments. 24% of Local Children Live in Poverty – It’s time to invest in childcare Press Release8th November 2016 New statistics released by the End Child Poverty Coalition show that the rate of child poverty across the UK has increased. 1…14151617