Home About Us News Insights Policy Insights Childcare identified as key priority in Programme for Government but no timeline set out for new Childcare Strategy Policy Insight10th September 2024 Affordable childcare a priority in new Programme for Government. Expansion of free childcare in England to include children from 9 months from September 2024 Policy Insight2nd September 2024 How to apply for free childcare hours in England from September 2024. Don’t miss out on Child Benefit for older children still in education or training Policy Insight30th August 2024 Parents can claim child benefit for children age 16-19 still in education or training. Parent registration now open for Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme Policy Insight6th August 2024 Parents are being asked to register their children for the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme by 20 August. Find out what help your family may be entitled to with back to school costs Policy Insight1st August 2024 Help is available with back to school costs including school uniform, school meals and transport. Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme – update for childcare providers Policy Insight31st July 2024 Childcare providers are being asked to pre-register to take part in the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme. Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme – important information for parents Policy Insight9th July 2024 Further information on how the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy scheme will work has now been made available by the Department of Education. Summer Family Fun at High Rise Adventure Centre in Lisburn Policy Insight2nd July 2024 Bring your family to High Rise this summer and you’ll be helping support the vital work of our charity. All Party Group on Early Learning and Childcare hears from the Stronger from the Start Alliance and about childcare for children with additional needs Policy Insight27th June 2024 Report of June 2024 meeting of the All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare. New Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme to help with childcare costs Policy Insight25th June 2024 What we know about the new Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy scheme. 123…42
