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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.

13th October 2025

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.

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.

17th September 2025

Childcare costs affecting working parents throughout UK

Recent report shows that working parents in Wales struggle with high childcare costs

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

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.

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?

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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