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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.

5th December 2025

Over 15,600 families in Northern Ireland now saving money on childcare through Tax-Free Childcare

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

2nd December 2025

All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare November Meeting

The Northern Ireland All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare met on Tuesday 25 November.

28th November 2025

Over 8,700 families in Northern Ireland now saving money on childcare through Universal Credit

Updated Universal Credit statistics for Northern Ireland recently released

27th November 2025

What does the Chancellor’s 2025 Autumn Budget Statement mean for families?

The Chancellor makes key announcements in her Autumn Budget to put public finances on a sustainable path while supporting investment in public services and growth

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.

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.

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