News and Insights

Skills Strategy needs to have stronger focus on vital role of childcare and early education to the economy


19th August 2021

Employers For Childcare responds to the Skills Strategy consultation.

What do the latest changes to the Covid-19 rules mean for families and childcare providers?

Press Release
17th August 2021

Relaxation of the rules on self-isolation and new guidance for childcare settings.

Northern Ireland Childcare Survey – now open!

Press Release
12th August 2021

Parents and childcare providers – your views are essential in shaping childcare policy in Northern Ireland

Help with back to school costs

Press Release
5th August 2021

Employers For Childcare can advise parents on the financial help available with back to school costs.

Executive’s Covid-19 recovery plan fails to recognise vital role of childcare to the economy

Policy Insight
3rd August 2021

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

Feminist Recovery Plan re-launch highlights continued impact of Covid-19 on women

Policy Insight
28th July 2021

Childminders amongst those sharing their experiences of Covid-19 as the Feminist Recovery Plan is re-launched

Employers For Childcare celebrates high levels of customer satisfaction

Press Release
27th July 2021

Latest customer survey finds parents and employers overwhelmingly happy with our service

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme

Policy Insight
26th July 2021

Claims for the fifth Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant will open from late July

A challenging time for childcare providers who are delivering a critical service for children, parents and the economy

Policy Insight
22nd July 2021

Covid-19 has increased pressure on a childcare sector that was already struggling – investment urgently needed.

Overview of Discretionary Support

Policy Insight
21st July 2021

Independent Review of Discretionary Support scheme underway