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8th December 2025

Pre-School provision – 12.5 or 22.5 hours per week? Check how many hours your chosen providers are offering

Funded Pre-School provision in Northern Ireland - 12.5 or 22.5 hours per week? Check how many hours your chosen providers are offering

8th December 2025

Information for parents on applying for a pre-school place in Northern Ireland

Admissions guidance is now available for families applying for a pre-school place in Northern Ireland for 2026-2027.

13th November 2025

Support for Health Costs in Northern Ireland now coming into line with rest of the UK.

From 1 December 2025, people in NI who receive Universal Credit and meet conditions will automatically qualify for free sight tests, dental treatment, and help with travel costs.

10th November 2025

Has your Child Benefit been stopped in error?

In recent weeks HMRC has been criticised for suspending payments of Child Benefit to over 23,000 parents who HMRC, incorrectly assume to have left the UK for more than eight weeks.

21st October 2025

Child Benefit – Parents experiencing long processing delays

New parents who have applied for Child Benefit are experiencing long wait times for their applications to be processed.

26th September 2025

What is the reason for the lack of support for adoptive families?

Three years after the Adoption and Children Act 2022, NI families say promised support is delayed, leaving adoptive parents still struggling for help.

18th September 2025

Should children be allowed to buy energy drinks?

A 12 week consultation on banning the sale of energy drinks to children has begun with the Health Secretary Wes Streeting stating that most parents would welcome a ban.

18th September 2025

NI Childcare Subsidy Scheme

There are more childcare providers than ever helping parents reduce their childcare costs through the NI Childcare Subsidy Scheme

18th September 2025

Best Start in Life – New UK Government Information Website

The UK Government has recently launched a new website to help families access early education and childcare support.

9th September 2025

Comparing childcare support between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

A cross-border look at childcare support in Northern Ireland vs the Republic of Ireland, exploring key differences, schemes, and family impacts.

4th September 2025

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

Over 15,400 families in Northern Ireland now saving money on childcare through Tax-Free Childcare

4th September 2025

Child protection online – effective or not?

fcom’s rules for tech firms and developing a comprehensive strategy to keep children safe online are on the agenda for discussion.

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