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Informing The New Early Learning and Childcare Strategy
Department of Education is establishing a robust evidence base to support new childcare policy in the future. As part of this, the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) has been commissioned to develop a new survey of parents and guardians which will go live in the coming days.
Last Update: 06/11/2024
Working Parents - Financial Assistance with Childcare Costs
Many working parents are not claiming government financial assistance with childcare costs e.g. Tax Free Childcare, Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit which will support them to remain in work. Most working families are eligible ...
Self-Service Portal for Childcare Providers
Family Support NI have created a Self Service Portal to enable Childcare Providers to update their own profiles on Family Support NI.
Northern Ireland Childcare Support Scheme (NICSS)
The Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme (NICSS) is one of the measures announced as part of Early Learning and Childcare Strategy announced by the Minister for Education in May 2024.
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Worried about the welfare of a child?
If you are worried about the welfare of a child
or young person not already known to social services,
please contact your gateway team in your local Health and Social Care Trust.
Are YOU worried or in despair?
Please call lifeline. Lifeline is the Northern Ireland crisis response helpline service for people who are experiencing distress or despair.
Child sexual exploitation in N Ireland
If you're concerned about child sexual exploitation or want more information, you can contact a 24-hour
helpline to get confidential advice and support:
Telephone number: 0800 389 1701
Visit NIDirect for more: Child sexual exploitation – protecting children and young people
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