Publications
Employers For Childcare produces a range of publications for parents, employers, policy makers and academic audiences.
Choosing Childcare in Northern Ireland
This report explores over 1,000 local parents' experiences of looking for childcare for the first time.
Choosing Childcare in Northern Ireland: A First Time Parent’s Guide
This five part guide provides easy-to-read descriptions of the various types of childcare available in Northern Ireland.
‘How to Be a Family Friendly Employer’ Guide
This guide has been created for employers who are beginning to develop a family friendly approach to working.
Northern Ireland Childcare Cost Survey 2015
New findings from our sixth annual Childcare Costs Survey show that the cost of childcare in Northern Ireland continues to rise.
Striking the Balance: the impact becoming a parent has on working life, employment and career
The Striking the Balance report outlines the challenges that working parents in Northern Ireland face today.
Childcare Costs Reports: Why do we publish them?
Following numerous comments on social media about our Childcare Cost Survey, we thought we would provide some additional information.
Northern Ireland Childcare Cost Survey 2014
Our fifth annual childcare cost survey shows that the cost of childcare continues to rise, with the average full-time place costing £162 per week.
Northern Ireland Childcare Cost Survey 2013
Childcare costs continue to be on the rise, with an average full-time place now costing £158 per week.
Managing Expectations- A Survey of New Mums and Dads
This report focuses on new parents in Northern Ireland and the factors which influence their decisions about taking maternity and paternity leave.
Northern Ireland Childcare Cost Survey 2012
The Northern Ireland Childcare Cost Survey 2012 paints a worrying picture for families in Northern Ireland.