Home About Us News and Insights Should children be allowed to buy energy drinks? Policy Insight18th September 2025 UK begins 12-week consultation on banning energy drink sales to under-16s, with Northern Ireland unions backing limits to protect children’s health and focus. Phone-free School Day Pilot Scheme Policy Insight18th September 2025 Northern Ireland schools launch a phone-free pilot, using magnetic pouches to boost focus, learning, and social time for 8,000 students this term. NI Childcare Subsidy Scheme Policy Insight18th September 2025 There are more childcare providers than ever helping parents reduce their childcare costs through the NI Childcare Subsidy Scheme Comparing childcare support between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland Policy Insight18th September 2025 A cross-border look at childcare support in Northern Ireland vs the Republic of Ireland, exploring key differences, schemes, and family impacts. Best Start in Life – New UK Government Information Website Policy Insight18th September 2025 New UK Government Information Website launched in September to replace previous Childcare Choices website. Share your views on scrapping the two-child limit and ways to end child poverty? Policy Insight4th September 2025 Parents in Northern Ireland invited to share their views on the two-child benefit cap as the government consults on its Anti-Poverty Strategy. Manage your Childcare Voucher account carefully Policy Insight4th September 2025 Parents should not salary sacrifice more than they plan to use to pay for registered childcare. Child protection online – effective or not? Policy Insight4th September 2025 Ofcom’s new online safety rules spark debate as experts assess their impact on child protection, harmful content, and the future of digital safeguarding. Growing number of families now using Tax-Free Childcare to help with their childcare costs. Policy Insight4th September 2025 Over 15,400 families in Northern Ireland now saving money on childcare through Tax-Free Childcare Calls on the government to scrap controversial policy Policy Insight4th September 2025 Calls on the government to be creative and scrap the two-child benefit cap 123…67
