Tax Free Childcare

What is it?
This is a Government backed initiative that provides eligible families with a 20% saving on their childcare costs. For every 80p that is paid into a Tax Free Childcare account, the Government will pay in 20p (up to £2,000 per child per year) to help pay for approved childcare costs, such as Right Step to Learning.

Am I eligible?
• You must be working (including self-employed), and if you have a partner they must be working too.
• Your partner doesn’t have to be the other parent – it’s all based on who you live with.
• You need to be earning a minimum of £140 p/week, and less than £100,000 p/year.
• Your children must be 11 or younger (or 17 if your child is disabled.)

Find full eligibility criteria by clicking here

Childcare Vouchers

What is it?
We can accept vouchers from those who are enrolled in a scheme through their employer.

Childcare Grant

What is it?
A Childcare Grant is available to full-time students with a low household income and dependent children who are in approved childcare. The Childcare grant can be used to cover 85% of your membership fees, and we’ll collect the remaining 15% by Direct Debit.

Am I eligible?
You may be eligible for help with your learning costs if you:
• are a full-time higher education student
• have children under 15, or under 17 if they have special educational needs