Policy Insights

Paying for childcare during COVID19 – advice for parents

Policy Insight
3rd July 2020

Overview of financial support available with childcare costs.

Important temporary changes to Tax-Free Childcare scheme

Policy Insight
2nd July 2020

Income and earnings eligibility criteria changed due to COVID-19.

Updated guidance from Department of Health for childcare providers and parents in Northern Ireland

Policy Insight
30th June 2020

Guidance for day nurseries, school age childcare settings, childminders and parents reflects changes from Monday 29 June.

Financial support for self-employed childminders in Northern Ireland during Covid-19

Policy Insight
30th June 2020

Find out more about what support you may be entitled to as a self-employed childminder

Guidance for parents on finding childcare

Policy Insight
29th June 2020

 With many parents returning to work, support and guidance on childcare is available.

Meeting the childcare needs of families throughout COVID19

Policy Insight
26th June 2020

Update on recent developments and advice available.

How can employers support their staff with caring responsibilities at this time?

Policy Insight
11th June 2020

As the economy starts to reopen, a flexible approach from employers can help families.

New guidance from Department of Health for childcare providers in Northern Ireland on re-opening

Policy Insight
10th June 2020

Guidance for day nurseries, out of school settings and childminders reflects changes from Monday 8 June.

An update on Universal Credit and Tax Credit support for childcare at this time

Policy Insight
5th May 2020

Updated information for anyone in receipt of Universal Credit or Tax Credits to assist with childcare costs.

Employers For Childcare’s response to Government Consultation on Universal Credit

Policy Insight
20th April 2020

We highlight issue with wait for first payment and need to pay childcare costs upfront