Paying for childcare
Help with childcare costs
Childcare grants for full time students, special education needs and disabilities childcare, childcare for young parents in further education and help for working parents.
Help with childcare costsTax-Free Childcare
Information about Tax-Free Childcare including eligibility, how it can be used, how to apply and how it works if you are a childcare provider.
Tax-Free ChildcareFree early education for 2 year olds
Information about free early education including entitlement, how to apply and where children can get free early education.
Free early education for 2 year olds30 hours free childcare for 3-4 year olds
Find out about eligibility, how you can apply, how it can be used and a list of providers offering 30 hours free childcare.
30 hours free childcare for 3-4 year oldsUniversal Credit
Working families claiming Universal Credit with children under 16 can claim back up to 85% of eligible childcare costs.
You can't claim Universal Credit at the same time as Tax Credits and Tax-Free Childcare.
Universal CreditHelp paying for childcare
Tax-Free Childcare, Universal Credit or Tax Credits can be used with 15 hours free childcare or 30 hours free childcare.
Please speak to your childcare provider about any additional charges that may apply.
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