News and Insights

Childcare providers – have you registered to receive payments from parents who use Tax-Free Childcare?

Press Release
29th March 2021

Childcare providers must sign up with HMRC to accept payments through Tax-Free Childcare.

All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare learns about policy developments in other jurisdictions

Policy Insight
26th March 2021

Representatives from the childcare sector in GB and the Republic of Ireland share their learning with APG members and attendees

Parents – share your views on how we can solve poverty in Northern Ireland

Policy Insight
22nd March 2021

Join an online discussion session to help inform a new Anti-Poverty Strategy

Bedroom Tax Mitigation to be made permanent in Northern Ireland

Policy Insight
22nd March 2021

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey announces she will bring plans before Stormont in the next six weeks.

Return to school for primary and post primary pupils in Northern Ireland

Press Release
16th March 2021

Today’s announcement means that all children will be back to face-to-face learning in school by 12 April.

Have you reviewed your finances ahead of the new tax year?

Policy Insight
15th March 2021

It's important to review your financial position and priorities for the year ahead.

Employers For Childcare welcomes additional funding to support the sustainability of our vital childcare sector

Press Release
10th March 2021

Applications are now open for the Covid-19 Childcare Sustainability Support fund in Northern Ireland

Employers For Childcare Chief Executive Marie Marin recognised at European level

Press Release
8th March 2021

Marie Marin has been named on the list of Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise in Europe.

Furlough scheme and support for the self-employed extended

Policy Insight
5th March 2021

Furlough scheme extended to the end of September and two further grants announced for the self-employed

Important update for anyone in receipt of Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits

Policy Insight
5th March 2021

An extension to the temporary uplift in support for claimants in receipt of Universal Credit or Working Tax Credits