A helping hand

A helping hand

We know childcare can be a big expense for some people so we have complied a list of financial support specifically for childcare costs


Tax Credits or Universal Credit

These are available to individuals on lower income to help with the cost of childcare, the amount received is dependant on your circumstance and income

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Employer Childcare Vouchers

This is a salary sacrifice of up to £55 per week, the money comes directly off your salary before deductions, giving you savings on tax and National Insurance contributions

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Tax-free Childcare

This is a Government childcare support scheme whereby the Government contribute 20% towards the cost of childcare, up to a maximum of £2000 per child per year. You will need to set up an account create an account on the 'Childcare Choices' website to access the scheme. Eligibility criteria applies.

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Free Entitlement for 2, 3 and 4 year olds

All children aged 3 and 4 years and eligible 2 year olds are entitled to the equvalent of 15 hours funding per week for 38 weeks of the year. There is also an extended offer of  30 hours funding a week for eligible 3 year olds and some are eligible for up to 30 hours funding,


Our nursery opens for 51 weeks so we offer the funding on a stretched basis. This means you have up to 11 hours or 22 hours per week across the year.

 

Find out more by following the relevant links below

Find out about Childcare Choices Find out about 2 year funding Find out about 30 hours funding
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