Home About Us News Insights Latest News News Releases 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. Ahead of the Autumn Statement CBI Calls for £2bn Investment in Childcare Press Release1st November 2016 CBI recommend offering 15 hours of universal childcare per week for all children aged between one and four years old. Universal Credit Delayed until 2018 – How will this impact NI Claimants? Press Release11th May 2016 The Department of Communities has advised that the introduction of Universal Credit in Northern Ireland will be delayed until autumn next year, eight... Employers For Childcare Manifesto Press Release1st April 2016 Employers For Childcare Charitable Group’s Manifesto 2016 sets out the key social policy issues which we believe should be prioritised by policy makers. Parents are Confused About Childcare Support Press Release19th March 2016 Almost half of new mums are confused about the Government’s support for the cost of childcare, according to a new report. Employers Urged to Enter Annual Family Friendly Awards Press Release5th March 2016 Organised by Employers For Childcare, the annual Awards are the perfect opportunity for businesses to showcase their commitment to helping their... 1…181920