Childcare Support

Here are articles on accessing financial support for childcare.

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Wales – Free childcare for children aged 2, 3 & 4
This article covers government funded free childcare schemes for 2, 3 and 4 year olds if you live in Wales
Scotland – Free childcare for children aged 2, 3 & 4
This article covers government funded free childcare schemes for 2, 3 and 4 year olds if you live in Scotland
Help with childcare costs
Childcare is expensive and is likely to be the biggest cost you face in returning to work. There are a number of different sources of help with childcare costs. This article outlines the various sources of help with childcare costs.
England – Free childcare for children aged 2, 3 & 4
This article covers government funded free childcare schemes for 2, 3 and 4 year olds if you live in England
Tax-Free Childcare
A scheme to help with the costs of childcare for parents who are not eligible for tax credits or universal credit.
Childcare Costs and Universal Credit
Claiming help with childcare costs through the childcare element of Universal Credit
Childcare costs and Working Tax Credit
Families paying for childcare may be able to help with the costs in Working Tax Credit (WTC). This is called the childcare element of WTC.
Childcare vouchers and employer-supported childcare
What are childcare vouchers and how will they affect you? (It is important to note that childcare vouchers are no longer available to new applicants.)
Which childcare schemes can be used together?
A handy table on which childcare schemes can and cannot be used together.
Tax Credits and Universal Credit – if you use childcare vouchers
Information on tax credit and universal credit payments for childcare if you use Childcare Vouchers.
Support for Childcare Costs for Disabled Children
Are you a parent of disabled children and confused about how to pay for your childcare? Here we explain what options are available.
If I get childcare vouchers, should I switch to Tax-Free Childcare?
This article is for those who already get childcare vouchers and are considering whether to switch to Tax-Free Childcare.
Finding childcare
Information on where to look to find out more about childcare.
Choosing Childcare for Disabled Children
What are the options when choosing childcare for disabled children? Here we outline some of the possible options.

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