Home About Us News Insights News and Insights All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare continues to work for progress on a much-needed Childcare Strategy Press Release21st June 2021 The Northern Ireland Assembly’s All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare has elected new officer-bearers as it marked its first year Tax Credits renewal deadline is fast approaching: Important advice for claimants Policy Insight21st June 2021 Make sure you review and, if necessary, renew your Tax Credits before the deadline of 31 July 2021. Employers For Childcare welcomes the extension of funding to support the childcare sector Press Release18th June 2021 All registered childcare providers in Northern Ireland are encouraged to apply for funding as soon as possible. Childcare must be a day one priority for new Education and Economy Ministers Policy Insight15th June 2021 Investment in our vital childcare infrastructure essential for educational and economic development Have you planned your summer childcare? Press Release3rd June 2021 Many parents need more childcare during the summer - find out what financial support is available by contacting the Family Benefits Advice Service. New report identifies Early Years as a key priority area to address educational underachievement Policy Insight1st June 2021 ‘A Fair Start’ examines links between educational underachievement and socio-economic background in Northern Ireland Universal Credit rules to be changed to allow payment of upfront childcare costs Policy Insight26th May 2021 Non-repayable grant for upfront childcare costs announced in a change to Universal Credit rules in Northern Ireland from October 2021 Westminster Committee considers impact of Covid-19 pandemic on parental employment Policy Insight25th May 2021 Conclusions mirror Employers For Childcare’s research findings through the Northern Ireland Childcare Survey Universal Credit and monthly paid wages Policy Insight24th May 2021 Advice for Universal Credit claimants All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare meets to hear about childcare for children with additional needs Policy Insight20th May 2021 Overview of the latest meeting of the All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare held on 20 May 2021 1…3334353637…64
