For many families a Nanny or an Au Pair is a well-liked alternative to nurseries or childminding, they can offer flexibility for parents looking after children in their own homes. Nannies can work on a daily basis or live in the home providing early starts…
Choosing childcare can be a difficult decision it is a huge part of your child’s development and helps them become more independent learning through play building friendships and gaining skills that will help them through life. Here in Wigan all our childcare providers are fully…
Whether you have applied for 30 hours free childcare, a Tax-Free Childcare account or both with HMRC you will need access to your account from time to time. This could be to view your 30 hour, 11 digit eligibility code or to read a secure…
Families use childcare for many reasons - to help you work, look for jobs, train or study or just take time out, and to help your child’s development. In Wigan we have various types of childcare providers including childminders, school nurseries, pre schools, Out of…
Update July 2020 - Temporary changes have been made to the eligibility criteria for Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free childcare, during coronavirus. The changes may affect you if you, or someone you live with, are: on furlough not able to work or you’re working…
Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free childcare are government schemes to help parents/carers with the cost of childcare. Both schemes can be applied for through a single online application. For more information please visit the website provided. Tax Free Childcare
Are you a new or expecting parent? Need family support? Here you will find information on antenatal and postnatal service in your area plus more. At your local Start Well Family Centre you can also find help with: Childcare Early education and play Health services…
Within this category you can find various information, services and activities for children, young people and adults. Each category has filters to help you narrow down your search. Activities - Find your local activities where you can take part in lots of fun and stimulating…
Start Well Family Centres provide support and activities to help parents, carers and childcare providers give children under five the 'best start in life'. These include: Childcare Early education and play Health services Information and advice about children’s services Parenting support. Where are they? There are…
Information on how to become a childminder or how to start working in childcare can be found on the following link Working in Early Years and Childcare