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⭐️FREE pass for Ireland’s tallest Vertical Drop Slide for the birthday child
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Reminder that the number for our Family Benefits Advice Service has changed to 028 9267 8200.
Find out more about the work of the team and how they may be able to help your family be better off - bit.ly/3xU5beA

Our office will be closed today Monday 27 May for the bank holiday, reopening Tuesday 28 May.

No Childcare Vouchers will be processed today.

Buy social this bank holiday weekend with a visit to High Rise #Lisburn !
Availability all weekend for a Clip 'n Climb, soft play or sensory room adventure!

Book your visit here👉 bit.ly/3n4tTUC
Every single visit to High Rise helps our charity to support local families.

Important research project from our colleagues in Early Years focused on the community & voluntary early years sector - details of focus groups below👇

We look forward to more detail on how the new NI Childcare Subsidy will be rolled out & look forward to working with Paul Givan & team at Education NI to support with this. Our helpline already receiving lots of calls from parents asking for info!

Yesterday the AGM of the All-Party Group on Early Education & Childcare took place. Officers for 2024-25
✔️Nicola Brogan Chair
✔️Diane Dodds Vice-Chair
✔️Sinead McLaughlin Secretary
✔️Kate Nicholl Treasurer

Meeting report ➡️bit.ly/4dWB1ru

PlayBoard welcomes the announcement of £25m support as an important first step for childcare & we look forward to working with Education NI to progress targeted action to ensure that play-based SAC providers & parents are supported in equal measure ➡️ bit.ly/3wQbnUQ

Here's everything we know about the new package of support for #childcare .

We're getting LOTS of queries from parents and will share further information on the new Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy scheme when we have it.

bit.ly/44ZfSsS

Our office will be closed on Monday 27 May for the bank holiday, reopening Tuesday 28 May.

No Childcare Vouchers will be processed on this date.

🚨👇CHILDCARE: 'Today is only the start.'

Earlier today, Education Minister Paul Givan announced a £25million package of measures for early learning and childcare in Northern Ireland.

Our Political Reporter James was there.

Education NI DUP

Education Minister Paul Givan visited East Belfast Sure Start today to meet staff, parents and children following his announcement of a £25million package of measures to support children, parents and providers with early learning and childcare in 2024/25.

More:

Welcome news for many families & #childcare providers including new subsidy to support with childcare costs.

Important this is rolled out quickly to support families & providers struggling now.

More to do but very positive 1st step.

Tune into UTV Live News tonight to hear Aoife Hamilton comment on today's major #childcare announcement including new subsidy to help families with their childcare costs.

This is a welcome first step for many families - achieved through many years of campaigning involving a wide range of organisations. Thank you for your support in getting this onto the political agenda & we look forward to continuing to press for progress.

This is a welcome 1st step to support some families & childcare providers with the challenges they face.

We look forward to seeing details of how the subsidy scheme will be implemented & will continue to press for further investment in & support for #childcare

Welcome £25million investment in #childcare announced by Paul Givan including new Childcare Subsidy Scheme for working parents with pre-school age children.

Positive 1st step for parents & childcare sector - more to do.

Read more ➡️bit.ly/4bG1g3E

This is a welcome 1st step towards investment our critical #childcare sector & supporting parents.

We look forward to seeing how the new NI Childcare Subsidy Scheme is implemented & to exploring how it can be further developed to support all families.