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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.

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.

10th August 2025

Free School Meals and Uniform Grants – do not delay applying

Applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Grants are now open. You do not need to wait until the start of the school year to apply for this valuable support

23rd July 2025

NI Childcare Subsidy Scheme – applications open for Primary School age children

From 21 July applications are open for children of Primary School age who will become eligible for support through the NI Childcare Subsidy Scheme from 1 September.

30th June 2025

Here comes Summer!

Accessible activities to help with the challenge of not having the routine of school days

30th June 2025

Free School Meals and Uniform Grants – Applications now open

Applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Grants so the school year starting in September 2025 are now open

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