News and Insights

New guidance from Department of Health for childcare providers in Northern Ireland on re-opening

Policy Insight
10th June 2020

Guidance for day nurseries, out of school settings and childminders reflects changes from Monday 8 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

An update on Universal Credit and Tax Credit support for childcare at this time

Policy Insight
5th May 2020

Updated information for anyone in receipt of Universal Credit or Tax Credits to assist with childcare costs.

Update: Northern Ireland Covid-19 Childcare Support scheme

Press Release
1st May 2020

Important update for registered childcare providers in Northern Ireland on emergency childcare support measures.

How does the furlough scheme impact on family-related leave and pay?

Press Release
24th April 2020

Important guidance for employers and for anyone currently on family-related leave, such as maternity leave, or planning to go on family-related leave.

Employers For Childcare provides advice on the new Approved Home Childcarer scheme

Press Release
22nd April 2020

Scheme designed to help meet the childcare needs of key workers at this critical time.