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Accessing Childcare - Your Questions Answered
With schools open only to the children of key workers and vulnerable children, and additional restrictions associated with Covid-19 now in force, many parents and childcare providers may have questions about what is and is not permitted in terms of accessing and providing childcare. This article collates some of the frequently asked questions from parents and childcare providers during the current restrictions.
Last Update: 15/01/2021
Childcare Notification Dated Jan 5 December 2021
Education Minister Peter Weir announces new measures to support Registered Childcare Providers
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Latest DoH COVID19 Guidance for Childcare Providers & Parents of Children in Childcare
Latest Childcare Guidance for Group Settings at 14 December 2020
Training Resources for Childcare Providers
A training resource has been published for ALL registered childcare settings and providers
Government support with childcare costs during the Covid 19 pandemic
New protections for working parents eligible for help with their childcare costs
Covid 19 Childcare Update 6 November 2020
Financial Support and Guidance for the Childcare Sector during Covid 19 (Information Briefing 4.0)
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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