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
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
The government is introducing new ways to help parents with childcare costs. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support. 15 hours free childcare for 2 year olds For families in England, receiving some form of support With 2-year-old children 15 hours of free…
Free early education and childcare for 3 and 4 year olds Universal entitlement All three and four year old children are entitled to free early education and childcare for 15 hours per week for 38 weeks a year. Additional hours can be accessed at a…
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…
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…
Children in foster care who are aged 3 or 4 years old may be able to get 30 hours funded childcare. This is an extra 15 hours on top of the 15 universal hours that all 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to. Accessing…
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…
Did you know that some children who are aged two years of age can access 15 hours of free early education and childcare? Currently the criteria for 2-year-olds in England to get free early education and Childcare is the following: All two years old who…