All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare October Meeting
The Northern Ireland All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare met on Wednesday 1 October 2025.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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17th September 2025
Childcare costs affecting working parents throughout UK
Recent report shows that working parents in Wales struggle with high childcare costs
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16th September 2025
Northern Ireland children receiving less than disadvantaged children in England!
Employers For Childcare welcomes the latest report from Coram Family and Childcare and calls for more support for children in Northern Ireland
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15th September 2025
Phone-free School Day Pilot Scheme
A new high-tech solution to the age-old problem of pupil distraction has been introduced in a number of schools as the new term begins.
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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.
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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
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4th September 2025
Child protection online – effective or not?
Ofcom’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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4th September 2025
Manage your Childcare Voucher account carefully
Parents should not salary sacrifice more than they plan to use to pay for registered childcare.