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 per year - that's up to £500 every three months
- Parents of children born on or after 1st April 2013, and parents of disabled children, can apply now
Tax credits for children
- 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
The government is introducing new ways to help parents with childcare costs. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support.
Find out if you can get help
