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Joint call from NICMA and Unite for extended support to Registered Childminders as survey highlights downturn to incomes across sector

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Extensive survey of Registered Childminders identifies large loss of earnings across the board with almost two-thirds not having returned to operating capacity Northern Ireland Child Minding Association (NICMA) and Unite issue joint demand for extension to Childcare Recovery Support scheme … Continue reading →

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Registered Childminders in NI left ‘out in the cold’ by the Department Of Education Covid safety precautions

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Unite the union NI

NICMA and Unite Registered Childminders issue joint call for the Department Of Education to help forgotten key workers Unite Registered Childminders NI and NICMA have joined forces to fight for the equality of childminders and demand they are lifted out … Continue reading →

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Minister for Health fails to respond in more than a fortnight to Registered Childminders’ written request for a meeting on concerns 

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Childminders left turning away working parents because of lack of clear guidelines on status of essential and key workers eligible for childcare Minister has met with NI Childminding Association to discuss that organisation’s priorities, vital he now hears voice of Registered Childminders themselves Susan … Continue reading →

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