Home About Us News Insights News and Insights Easing of restrictions on childcare providers in Northern Ireland Policy Insight31st July 2020 Some of the remaining restrictions on childcare providers are being lifted from 1 August, but infection control guidance must continue to be followed. Meeting the childcare needs of families throughout COVID19 Policy Insight31st July 2020 Update on recent developments and advice available. 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 Importance of childcare more important than ever as employees can return to the workplace Policy Insight21st July 2020 Support needed for parents and the childcare sector to unlock our economic and social recovery from COVID19. 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. Impact of COVID19 on working mothers Policy Insight7th July 2020 Important research undertaken by Queen's University Belfast. Paying for childcare during COVID19 – advice for parents Policy Insight3rd July 2020 Overview of financial support available with childcare costs. Important temporary changes to Tax-Free Childcare scheme Policy Insight2nd July 2020 Income and earnings eligibility criteria changed due to COVID-19. 1234…23
