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3rd July 2026

Why switching away from Childcare Vouchers could save you money

For most, the alternatives will now give more financial support for childcare costs than Childcare Vouchers currently do.

10th June 2026

New guidance to be issued on screen use for children aged 5–16 

Following guidance for under 5s, the Government will be issuing guidance on healthy screen use for children aged 5–16 .

8th June 2026

Home to School Transport September 2026 – Applications now open

The online applications for Home to School Transport are now open for the academic year beginning in September 2026

8th June 2026

All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare May meeting

The Northern Ireland Assembly All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare met on 28 May 2026.

8th June 2026

All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare April meeting

The Northern Ireland Assembly All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare met on 16 April 2026 for its AGM and this was then followed by the regular meeting.

8th June 2026

Over 8,600 families in Northern Ireland now receiving support for childcare costs through Universal Credit

The support for childcare costs through Universal Credit continues to rise.

8th June 2026

Over 17,200 families in Northern Ireland now saving money on childcare through Tax-Free Childcare

Growing number of families are using Tax-Free Childcare to help with their childcare costs

4th June 2026

Free School Meals and Uniform Grants – September 2026 Applications now open

Applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Grants for the school year starting September 2026 are now open.

2nd June 2026

When ‘free’ childcare isn’t actually free!

Many parents in NI who pay for registered childcare look longingly towards England and the ‘free’ childcare that is available to working parents over there – however all may not be as it seems

1st June 2026

Is your child completing GCSEs or other school leaving exams? Don’t miss out on continued Child Benefit for 16 to 19 year olds

Your Child Benefit payment will automatically stop on 31 August unless you take action. If you do nothing the payments will stop – even if you are eligible to receive the money.

19th May 2026

Have you planned your summer childcare?

Have you planned your summer childcare? Additional childcare costs over the school summer holidays can put a significant added strain on already stretched family finances.

18th May 2026

Will new guidelines for schools mean lower uniform costs for the new school year?

School uniform costs are consistently a concern for parents, and particularly at this time when parents are budgeting for the new school year

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