Home About Us News Insights Policyinsights Policy Insights £20 cut to Universal Credit due in October Policy Insight7th September 2021 Planned cut to Universal Credit could impact on availability of childcare. Don’t miss out on Child Benefit for older children Policy Insight27th August 2021 You need to tell the Child Benefit Office if your child is remaining in education or training beyond age 16 to ensure your Child Benefit continues. Update on recognition payments for independent health and social care workers Policy Insight24th August 2021 Staff who may be eligible for a recognition payment should consider impact on Universal Credit entitlement to ensure they aren’t out-of-pocket. Childcare Vouchers – switch to Employers For Childcare and save money! Policy Insight23rd August 2021 Employers For Childcare would love to hear from any business interested in changing their Childcare Voucher provider. Households set to lose £20 per week of Universal Credit Policy Insight20th August 2021 Cut to Universal Credit to take effect from October - families need to plan for this now. Executive’s Covid-19 recovery plan fails to recognise vital role of childcare to the economy Policy Insight3rd August 2021 Childcare is an essential part of our economic infrastructure and is central to economic recovery. Feminist Recovery Plan re-launch highlights continued impact of Covid-19 on women Policy Insight28th July 2021 Childminders amongst those sharing their experiences of Covid-19 as the Feminist Recovery Plan is re-launched Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Policy Insight26th July 2021 Claims for the fifth Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant will open from late July A challenging time for childcare providers who are delivering a critical service for children, parents and the economy Policy Insight22nd July 2021 Covid-19 has increased pressure on a childcare sector that was already struggling – investment urgently needed. Overview of Discretionary Support Policy Insight21st July 2021 Independent Review of Discretionary Support scheme underway 1…2526272829…44
