Policy Insights

Deadline approaching to apply for free childcare in England

Policy Insight
26th March 2024

Parents in England must apply for free childcare for two year olds by 31 March 2024.

Employers For Childcare participates in policy round-table at Queen’s University with Labour Shadow Ministers and cross-party delegation of MPs

Policy Insight
26th March 2024

Policy round-table at Queen's focuses on key challenges for Northern Ireland including childcare.

Give the gift of adventure this Easter with a High Rise gift voucher

Policy Insight
22nd March 2024

Every High Rise gift voucher purchase supports the work of our charity, helping parents.

Can you claim help with your shopping through the Healthy Start Card?

Policy Insight
22nd March 2024

Can you claim help with your shopping through the Healthy Start Card?

Education Minister confirms childcare is a top priority and work is progressing on interim financial support for the sector

Policy Insight
21st March 2024

Education Minister Paul Givan, MLA provides an update on childcare support to the Education Committee at Stormont.

Do You Need Support With Childcare Costs This Easter?

Policy Insight
11th March 2024

With the Easter holidays approaching find out what financial support for childcare you are entitled to as a working parent.

What does the Chancellor’s Spring Budget 2024 mean for families?

Policy Insight
6th March 2024

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt makes key announcements on National Insurance and Child Benefit in his Spring Budget 2024.

Increase to Tax-Free Childcare needed in Spring Budget

Policy Insight
5th March 2024

Employers For Childcare asks Chancellor to remove the Tax-Free Childcare cap and increase level of support with childcare costs.

Tax-Free Childcare update: Almost 12,000 families in Northern Ireland now saving money on childcare through Tax-Free Childcare

Policy Insight
4th March 2024

More families now using Tax-Free Childcare to help with their childcare costs.

Update on new Early Learning and Childcare Strategy – February 2024

Policy Insight
1st March 2024

Department of Education officials brief the Assembly Education Committee including an update on childcare policy and support.