Employers For Childcare

16/05/2026

Good morning and happy weekend everyone! 💜

We have a new article live on our Employers for Childcare website! Make sure you give it a read to find out more!

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Legislation which aims to financially support almost 91,000 children across Northern Ireland in receipt of Free School Meals during school holidays has moved a step closer.

21/04/2026

😁Happy Tuesday everyone!

Just a reminder we have loads of new newsletters up on our EFC website! Make sure to check them out for more information! 📣

The latest news and insights for parents, employers and childcare professionals from Employers For Childcare.

15/04/2026

We hope everyone had a lovely Easter break😄

If you're getting back into the routine this week, we've shared a new article on our website that may be helpful for families.

Take a read here: https://www.employersforchildcare.org/article/universal-credit-two-child-limit-scrapped-check-your-entitlement/

👉Let us know what you think!

The Universal Credit two-child limit removed so that families can receive the child element of Universal Credit for all children regardless of family size.

03/04/2026

🎉We have new articles posted on the Employers For Childcare website.

💜These articles are a way for us to provide local families with childcare information and give them the support that they need.

➡Check them out at:

The latest news and insights for parents, employers and childcare professionals from Employers For Childcare.

13/03/2026

📣Have you checked out our latest article?

At Employers For Childcare, we're here to support working parents and help families access the childcare information and support they need 💜

You can read the full article here:

Of the 91,940 Northern Irish households with children receiving Universal Credit, there are 8,500 in receipt of the Childcare Element, receiving support worth £4.5million each month.

20/10/2025

It's almost half-term! Have you planned your for over the school holidays? Don't miss out on financial support you may be entitled to for childcare for older children during the school holidays.

Find out more 👉http://bit.ly/429lYGP

Family Support NI

03/10/2025

Looking for an activity all the family can enjoy no matter their needs? Check out the Inclusion Zone sessions at High Rise every Sunday morning for guests with additional needs and their families.

Fewer guests, supportive staff and no music to create an inclusive environment that guests love.

Clip 'n Climb £10 | Soft play £4

Book your session at bookings.highriseni.org

01/10/2025

Make sure your family is receiving all the financial support you are entitled to this autumn by getting in touch with our Family Benefits Advice Service at [email protected].

The team can advise on a wide range of issues including childcare support, help with housing costs, advice on maternity/paternity leave and pay.

One family we did a personalised 'better off' calculation for were entitled to an average of over £5,000 in financial support they hadn't been claiming.

29/09/2025

🌟 A new UK Government website has launched to help families access childcare support and financial help—making it easier for parents to give their children the best start in life.

Read more 👇

New UK government information website launched in September to replace previous Childcare Choices website. Find out how this may affect you.

26/09/2025

New articles are now live on our website. Check out the latest insights, tips, and stories we've just published.

Find out more > https://www.employersforchildcare.org/abou.../news-insights/

If you need advice on how this will impact your family, contact the Family Benefits Advice Service at [email protected]

18/09/2025

🌍 How does Northern Ireland stack up against the Republic of Ireland on childcare support? The Centre for Cross Border Cooperation has recently published a policy briefing paper comparing the two government’s approaches to financial support for childcare costs. Read more 👇

Have a question about cross-border childcare? Contact our Family Benefits Advice Service at [email protected]

A look at childcare support in Northern Ireland vs the Republic of Ireland, exploring key differences, schemes, and family impacts.