As you will be aware, a new wave of restrictions have been announced by the NI Executive aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19. With a view to guiding government actions over the coming weeks we are keen to gain an understanding of the impact these restrictions will have [...]
Childcare has been a critical issue throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Keep up to date with developments at the www.familysupportni.gov.uk information hub on childcare which includes the latest advice and guidance for childcare providers and parents. Read Information briefing 6.0 6/1/21 on financial support and guidance for the [...]
New proposals have been announced today to provide financial assistance for Covid-19 related closures in the childcare sector between September and December last year. Education Minister, Peter Weir outlined the plans following the allocation of a total of £3.64 million for childcare providers who have temporarily closed during the [...]
PlayBoard NI, the lead organisation for the development of children and young people’s play in Northern Ireland, welcomes the support package available to School Aged Childcare providers through the Department of Education’s Childcare Sustainability Fund. The Childcare Sustainability Fund aims to support the ongoing recovery and sustainability within the [...]
Two part webinar series for School Age Childcare providers Part 1: Ten reasons why you need a business plan Date: Thursday 3 December, 6:30 – 7:30pm OR Friday 4 December, 10:00 – 11:00am Platform: Zoom Part 1 in this webinar series will look at the reasons why having a business plan [...]
Date: Wednesday 2 December 2020 Time: 10:30am Platform: Zoom Christmas is almost upon us and it is the most exciting, special time of the Afterschool calendar - the children are full of wonder, expectation and excitement and the Afterschools look so much brighter and colourful with their Christmas decorations. As Christmas is [...]
Date: 27 November 2020 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm Platform: Zoom Children need to play! As Playworkers in a world which seems full of restrictions, we need to make sure that we are meeting our children’s play needs. In order to do that effectively in a play setting we need to plan ahead [...]
Date & time: Thursday 12 November, 6.30 – 7.30pm OR Friday 13 November 2020, 10:00 – 11:00am. Platform: Zoom Effective financial management is especially important during these uncertain times. No matter how small your School Age Childcare project is, it is essential to keep accurate financial records and review [...]
5 November, 6:30 - 7:30pm OR 6 November, 10:00 - 11:00am This session for School Age Childcare providers will provide you with information on funding and fundraising during these very challenging times. Covid-19, along with lockdown and social-distancing measures, has left many businesses struggling to make ends meet. Non-profit [...]
The childcare Covid-19 update below has been published on the Family Support NI website at www.familysupportni.gov.uk/NewsStory/117/update-childcare-covid-19--16th-october-2020 Schools close for two weeks All childcare remains open (with the exception of school based provision) As part of the response to the current situation in relation to the increased rate of coronavirus [...]
