News and Insights

Employers For Childcare welcomes funding package for childcare, but emphasises need for efficient implementation

Press Release
30th June 2020

£10.5 million funding package for childcare announced.

Updated guidance from Department of Health for childcare providers and parents in Northern Ireland

Policy Insight
30th June 2020

Guidance for day nurseries, school age childcare settings, childminders and parents reflects changes from Monday 29 June.

Financial support for self-employed childminders in Northern Ireland during Covid-19

Policy Insight
30th June 2020

Find out more about what support you may be entitled to as a self-employed childminder

Guidance for parents on finding childcare

Policy Insight
29th June 2020

 With many parents returning to work, support and guidance on childcare is available.

Childcare Sector Recovery Plan and Frequently Asked Questions published

Press Release
25th June 2020

Childcare Sector Recovery plan aims to restore childcare sector to pre-COVID19 capacity levels as quickly as possible.

Education Minister announces Childcare Sector Recovery Plan

Press Release
19th June 2020

Key developments will allow more parents to access childcare from 29 June.

How can employers support their staff with caring responsibilities at this time?

Policy Insight
11th June 2020

As the economy starts to reopen, a flexible approach from employers can help families.

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