Working Families - Flexible Working Guide
Working Families - Flexible Working Guide
Choosing childcare can seem a bit bewildering at first. A good start is to gather information about everything which is available to you - both formal - nannies, nurseries, childminders - and informal - friends, partners, family etc. Then start to sift through the information and consider what would suit you and your child, and what you can afford. Remember to check if you would get any help from tax credits, childcare vouchers or nursery education grant. If you have a disabled child, you may also get help in the form of direct payments (ring the helpline for further advice on this). Click here for our factsheets on childcare and childcare for disabled children. To get a list of all registered childcare in your area ring Childcare Link on 08000 960296 or go to www.childcarelink.gov.uk to look for your local Childcare Information Service phone number.
ACTION POINTS
Note the phone number of your local Childcare Information Service
Make a note of all your childcare options and their different costs
Read the childcare factsheet to see what help you could get in the form of childcare vouchers, tax credits, direct payments and nursery education grant
What types of childcare are available/desirable -?
Childminder
Friend/family
Nursery
Playgroup
After school club
Holiday schemes
Ring the helpline (0800 013 0313) if you need any clarification.