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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

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.

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.

4th September 2025

Share your views on scrapping the two-child limit and ways to end child poverty?

Throughout the UK opinions differ on the benefits that scrapping the two-child limit may bring to families. Parents in Northern Ireland now have the opportunity to express their views.

4th September 2025

Calls on the government to scrap controversial policy

Former Prime Minister and Labour Chancellor Gordon Brown has put pressure on the government to scrap the two-child benefit cap,

3rd September 2025

UK parents in favour of plans for an Early Years Register

A professional register for the Early Years sector is among plans recently outlined in the UK Government’s Best Start in Life Strategy.

2nd September 2025

Over 9,000 families in Northern Ireland now saving money on childcare through Universal Credit

Number of families receiving support for childcare costs through Universal Credit continues to rise.

1st September 2025

Could you be entitled to support with childcare costs?

Over 9,000 families in Northern Ireland now saving money on childcare through Universal Credit

11th August 2025

Don’t miss out on Child Benefit for 16 to 19 year olds

Your Child Benefit will automatically stop on 31 August unless you take action.

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