Most working parents can claim support with registered #childcare costs. Call the Family Benefits Advice Service on 028 9267 8200 and we can help you work out what your family is entitled to.

Last year we identified an avg of £5,600 where we did a calculation for families!

When we developed High Rise NI the families we spoke to told us how important it was the centre would be inclusive & accessible for everyone, so we invested in a Changing Places UK toilet.

Our guests tell us what a difference it makes to them to have access to this facility.

Expectations have been raised particularly in relation to #childcare & so far no plan or no action, while parents & childcare providers continue to struggle. We need a timeline for the new Childcare Strategy as part of the PfG & delivery of the interim support that was promised.

Too many parents like Nora are facing the difficult decision to pause their careers as they can't afford the #childcare they need.

We need to see delivery of the interim support that was promised & progress toward the long-term Early Education & Childcare Strategy.

Yesterday marked 100 days of devolved government - what has been delivered for #childcare ?

While childcare was a 'day 1 priority', urgent support has been promised, but not delivered & parents & childcare providers continue to struggle.

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What have 100 days of devolved government delivered for #childcare ? NI Executive

While childcare was a 'day 1 priority', urgent support has been promised, but not delivered & parents & childcare providers continue to struggle.

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It’s 100 days since the Assembly and Executive returned. How’s it going? Definitely some positives, but we’re beginning to see what happens when high expectations of action meet with harsh budgetary realities 1/5

There are significant benefits to using registered childcare provision - and it may cost less as parents can only claim support towards #childcare costs when using registered childcare provision. Call us on 028 9267 8200 to find out what support your family is entitled to.

Great news, look forward to working with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation team in NI, following on from our recent joint report on Tackling Disadvantage Through Childcare.

Most working parents can get help with childcare if they are using a registered provider. This often means it costs less to use registered childcare, as well as all the other benefits for your children.

Call the Family Benefits Advice Service on 028 9267 8200 to find out more.

We need to see urgent progress on how this money will be allocated to support families & providers who are struggling now. Pledges of support & promises that this is a priority does not help families pay their childcare bills or providers to keep their doors open.

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From April, there have been changes to Child Benefit which means more families can now claim this support.
Download our Child Benefit factsheet here bit.ly/3w04qQw or call our Family Benefits Advice Service on 028 9267 8200 for free, impartial and confidential advice.

Check out the new Young Climbers sessions starting in High Rise NI this week!
Aimed at P1-P3s & just £7pp - a perfect way to try something new or for some afterschool fun! Book at bit.ly/44trcgx

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Our Family Benefits Advice Service provides free, impartial and confidential advice on a wide range of childcare and work-related issues. Find out more bit.ly/44EwUfx

To speak to an advisor, call us on 028 9267 8200. We may be able to help your family be better off.

Check out the new Young Climbers sessions starting in High Rise NI this week!

Aimed at P1-P3s & just £7pp - a perfect way to try something new or for some afterschool fun! Book at bit.ly/44trcgx

#buysocial #charity

Limited places now available for free soft play at High Rise NI this Thursday at 1.30pm & 2pm.

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