evidence: FSNI have produced a useful video outlining Financial Assistance with Childcare Costs and helpful information about how to access this :- [...] (Starting from 1st Septmeber 2024) The Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme (NICSS) is a Department of Education initiative designed to reduce the childcare costs of eligible working parents by 15% for all qualifying children. The overarching aim of this scheme is to help working parents with the affordability of childcare costs. [...] Northern Ireland Childcare Support Scheme (NICSS) (at FamilySupportNI.gov.uk)