Home About Us News and Insights Don’t miss out on Child Benefit for 16 to 19 year olds Press Release11th August 2025 Ensure Child Benefit continues beyond age 16 Free School Meals and Uniform Grants – do not delay applying Press Release11th August 2025 Applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Grants are now open. NI Childcare Subsidy Scheme – applications open for Primary School age children Press Release23rd July 2025 From 21 July applications are open for children of Primary School age Childcare for All? Press Release30th June 2025 Childcare provision for children with disabilities, has it improved in the past 9 years? Here comes Summer! Press Release30th June 2025 Accessible activities to help with the challenge of not having the school day routine Over 9,000 NI households getting help with childcare through Universal Credit Press Release30th June 2025 Universal Credit statistics for Northern Ireland shows the continued increase in the number of households in receipt. Over 15,600 families in Northern Ireland now saving money on childcare through Tax-Free Childcare Press Release30th June 2025 More families now using Tax-Free Childcare to help with their childcare costs. All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare 22 May 2025 Press Release30th June 2025 The All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare, held a virtual on meeting on Thursday 22 May. Free School Meals and Uniform Grants – Applications now open Press Release30th June 2025 Applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Grants so the school year starting in September 2025 are now open. Consultations – Have your voice heard! Press Release30th June 2025 A number of consultations relevant to early education and childcare have been open recently. 123…66
