Home About Us News Insights Policyinsights Policy Insights Critical role of childcare recognised in new Skills Strategy to help create a more prosperous, equal society Policy Insight11th April 2022 Importance of a new Childcare Strategy reflected in ‘Skills Strategy for Northern Ireland - Skills for a 10x Economy’ launched by Economy Minister. Learning from the experience of 30 hours free childcare in England Policy Insight7th April 2022 Looking beyond 30 hours free childcare for Northern Ireland. Benefits of using a registered childcare provider Policy Insight5th April 2022 Why using an unregistered childcare provider can be an expensive mistake. New Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay law for Northern Ireland Policy Insight29th March 2022 From 6 April 2022, eligible working parents will be entitled to two weeks' statutory paid leave following the death of a child or stillbirth. How does the Spring Statement affect employers with employees using Childcare Vouchers? Policy Insight25th March 2022 Increase to National Insurance Contributions means employers can save more money through employees using the Childcare Voucher scheme. Support with upfront childcare costs being rolled out through Advisor Discretion Fund Policy Insight25th March 2022 Almost 200 parents already supported with upfront childcare costs through Advisor Discretion Fund. How does the change to National Insurance affect Childcare Vouchers? Policy Insight24th March 2022 Parents using Childcare Vouchers will save more on their childcare costs following increase to National Insurance Contributions from April 2022. What does the UK Spring Statement mean for families? Policy Insight24th March 2022 The Chancellor's Spring Statement offers little support for families during this cost of living crisis. Find out if Tax-Free Childcare could help with your childcare costs Policy Insight21st March 2022 Working parents could be missing out on £1000s in help with their childcare costs by not finding out what support they are entitled to. Find out more about Carer’s Allowance and how to claim it Policy Insight18th March 2022 If you are providing regular and substantial care to someone who is disabled you may be entitled to Carer’s Allowance. 1…1920212223…44
