News and Insights

UPDATED: Upfront childcare support through Advisor Discretion Fund

Policy Insight
26th October 2021

Universal Credit claimants in Northern Ireland, or those in receipt of other income-based benefits, may now benefit from a grant for upfront childcare costs.

Covid-19 winter plan updates advice for employers

Policy Insight
21st October 2021

Employers advised to encourage flexible and hybrid working where practicable.

Workshop speakers share innovative models of flexible working

Policy Insight
14th October 2021

Employers For Childcare’s workshop hears from organisations leading the way in flexible working.

Irish Budget 2022 marks significant investment in childcare

Policy Insight
12th October 2021

Increased investment in the childcare sector aimed at tackling high fees, improving pay for staff and ensuring services are sustainable

Time is running out for Tax Credit or Child Benefit claimants with a Post Office Card Account to set up a new account

Policy Insight
8th October 2021

Tax Credit and Child Benefit claimants have until 30 November to set up a new bank account and notify HMRC otherwise payments may stop.

£20 cut to Universal Credit will result in many families struggling

Policy Insight
7th October 2021

Controversial £20 per week cut to Universal Credit leaves low income families over £1,000 a year worse off

The experience of children in poverty with no recourse to public funds


28th September 2021

Employers For Childcare responds to Work and Pensions Committee consultation.

High Street Voucher presents a great opportunity to buy social

Policy Insight
27th September 2021

Use your £100 shopping voucher to support local Social Enterprises and create social value.

Education Minister addresses All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare on progress towards a new Childcare Strategy

Policy Insight
23rd September 2021

Progress towards a new Childcare Strategy the focus for latest All Party Group meeting.

£20 cut to Universal Credit will push families into poverty

Policy Insight
21st September 2021

Most parents won’t be able to simply work more hours to make up for the £20 cut to Universal Credit.