Home About Us News Insights News and Insights Child protection online – effective or not? Policy Insight4th September 2025 Ofcom’s new online safety rules spark debate as experts assess their impact on child protection, harmful content, and the future of digital safeguarding. Growing number of families now using Tax-Free Childcare to help with their childcare costs. Policy Insight4th September 2025 Over 15,400 families in Northern Ireland now saving money on childcare through Tax-Free Childcare Calls on the government to scrap controversial policy Policy Insight4th September 2025 Calls on the government to be creative and scrap the two-child benefit cap UK parents in favour of plans for an Early Years Register Policy Insight4th September 2025 Research shows that UK parents would support the introduction of a professional register for early years staff. Could you be entitled to support with childcare costs? Policy Insight4th September 2025 Number of families receiving support for childcare costs through Universal Credit continues to rise. Don’t miss out on Child Benefit for 16 to 19 year olds Press Release11th August 2025 Ensure Child Benefit continues beyond age 16 Free School Meals and Uniform Grants – do not delay applying Press Release11th August 2025 Applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Grants are now open. NI Childcare Subsidy Scheme – applications open for Primary School age children Press Release23rd July 2025 From 21 July applications are open for children of Primary School age Childcare for All? Press Release30th June 2025 Childcare provision for children with disabilities, has it improved in the past 9 years? Here comes Summer! Press Release30th June 2025 Accessible activities to help with the challenge of not having the school day routine 1234…67
