News and Insights

Northern Ireland Economic Recovery Action Plan published but no mention of childcare

Policy Insight
25th February 2021

Childcare is an essential part of our economic infrastructure and is central to economic recovery.

Draft Budget 2021-22 consultation


23rd February 2021

Employers For Childcare responds to the Northern Ireland Draft Budget 2021-22 consultation.

Return for pre-school and some primary age children confirmed

Press Release
18th February 2021

Return to school for pre-school and some primary age children in Northern Ireland on 8 March 2021 - what does this mean for families?

Employers For Childcare welcomes the extension of the Covid-19 Childcare Temporary Closure Support Fund

Press Release
17th February 2021

Fund providing financial support for childcare providers who have to close temporarily due to Covid-19 extended for January – March 2021

Looking at the impact of Covid-19 on women

Policy Insight
9th February 2021

The House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee has published a new report outlining how the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disproportionately impact women

All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare hears from childcare providers

Policy Insight
22nd January 2021

Childcare providers shared their experiences of providing care and education and the challenges they face due to Covid-19

Tips for asking if your employer can place you on furlough

Policy Insight
18th January 2021

Requesting furlough may be an option for some employees with caring responsibilities but it is at the employer’s discretion and won’t be an option for everyone.

Accessing childcare: Your questions answered

Press Release
13th January 2021

We answer some frequently asked questions from parents and childcare providers about accessing and providing childcare at present

All Party Parliamentary Group on Poverty calls for evidence on maintaining the £20 uplift to Universal Credit


13th January 2021

Employers For Childcare submits evidence to All Party Parliamentary Group on Poverty.

Spring clean your finances as we head into 2021!

Press Release
12th January 2021

Make sure you are accessing all the financial support you are entitled to.