Home About Us News Insights News and Insights £20 cut to Universal Credit due in October Policy Insight7th September 2021 Planned cut to Universal Credit could impact on availability of childcare. Don’t miss out on Child Benefit for older children Policy Insight27th August 2021 You need to tell the Child Benefit Office if your child is remaining in education or training beyond age 16 to ensure your Child Benefit continues. Update on recognition payments for independent health and social care workers Policy Insight24th August 2021 Staff who may be eligible for a recognition payment should consider impact on Universal Credit entitlement to ensure they aren’t out-of-pocket. Childcare Vouchers – switch to Employers For Childcare and save money! Policy Insight23rd August 2021 Employers For Childcare would love to hear from any business interested in changing their Childcare Voucher provider. Households set to lose £20 per week of Universal Credit Policy Insight20th August 2021 Cut to Universal Credit to take effect from October - families need to plan for this now. 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 Release17th August 2021 Relaxation of the rules on self-isolation and new guidance for childcare settings. Northern Ireland Childcare Survey – now open! Press Release12th August 2021 Parents and childcare providers – your views are essential in shaping childcare policy in Northern Ireland Help with back to school costs Press Release5th 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 Insight3rd August 2021 Childcare is an essential part of our economic infrastructure and is central to economic recovery. 1…3132333435…64
