What is NI Childcare Subsidy Scheme, who is eligible and how to apply

What is NI Childcare Subsidy Scheme, who is eligible and how to apply

The scheme, which can reduce the childcare costs of eligible working parents by 15%, has been extended to cover school-age children

Education Minister announces extension of NICSS to cover school-age children

Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a £55 million package of measures for early learning and childcare that will include an extension of the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme to cover school-age children. Speaking after Executive approval of the support measures, the Minister said:  “Today, the Executive agreed an additional £55m investment in early learning and childcare in 2025-26. On becoming Education Minister, I pledged to …