Policy Insights

Employers For Childcare welcomes changes to public procurement policy

Policy Insight
7th February 2022

New approach to public procurement will benefit social enterprises.

Backdating Childcare Vouchers to make even more savings

Policy Insight
3rd February 2022

If you haven't used all of your annual entitlement to Childcare Vouchers you may be able to save more money before the end of the tax year!

Early education and childcare missing from UK Government’s ‘Levelling Up’ agenda

Policy Insight
3rd February 2022

Levelling up vision will not be achieved if parents can't afford the childcare they need & if children have unequal access to high-quality early education.

Investing in childcare key to addressing Northern Ireland’s high levels of economic inactivity

Policy Insight
1st February 2022

Childcare plays a vital role in supporting parents to work and to tackling economic inactivity.

Changes to the Healthy Start scheme – vouchers to be replaced by prepaid card

Policy Insight
1st February 2022

The Healthy Start scheme is changing – reapply online to ensure you continue to benefit.

How do Childcare Vouchers work?

Policy Insight
31st January 2022

Find out more about how Childcare Vouchers help working parents with registered childcare costs and save money for employers.

Is free childcare available in Northern Ireland?

Policy Insight
24th January 2022

Find out more about the availability of free or funded childcare across the UK.

Help with upfront childcare costs in Northern Ireland through the Advisor Discretion Fund

Policy Insight
21st January 2022

Parents on Universal Credit or other income-based benefits can get support with upfront childcare costs to help them move into work or increase their hours.

Am I entitled to Universal Credit?

Policy Insight
17th January 2022

Find out more about who is eligible for Universal Credit.

All Party Group meeting emphasises vital role of early education and childcare in giving children the best start in life

Policy Insight
14th January 2022

Experts highlight importance of early education and childcare to ensure children can meet their full potential.