Government Childcare Choices Schemes

The Government is introducing new ways to help parents with childcare costs.

2 Year Olds 15 Hours Free Childcare

For families in England, receiving some forms of support
With 2-year-old children
15 hours of free childcare or early education a week

3 & 4 Year Olds 15 Hours Free Childcare

For all families in England
With 3 and 4-year-old children
15 hours of free childcare or early education a week

3 & 4 Year Olds 30 Hours Free Childcare

For working families in England
With 3 and 4-year-old children
An extra 15 hours a week of free childcare - so 30 in all
Parents of children who will be 3 on 31st August can apply now

Tax Free Childcare

For working families, including the self-employed, in the UK
With children under 12 (or under 17 if disabled)
For every £8 you pay in, the government will add an extra £2, up to £2,000 per child
Parents of children who will be under 4 on 31st August, and parents of disabled children, can apply now

Tax Credits For Childcare

For working families, in the UK
With children under 16 (or under 17 if disabled)
70% of childcare costs, up to a cap

Universal Credit For Childcare

For working families claiming Universal Credit, in England, Scotland and Wales
With children under 16
85% of eligible childcare costs, up to a cap

Childcare Vouchers

For working families, in the UK
With children under 16 (or under 17 if disabled)
Up to £933 a year in tax and National Insurance savings

Support While You Study

Weekly payments from Care to Learn if you’re at school or sixth-form college
Help through your college if you’re in further education
A weekly grant if you’re in full-time higher education

For more information please see the link below;

https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/