We know childcare is one of the biggeset expenses for a family. There may be goverment support available to help with your costs depending on your circumstances and scheme rules.
🛈 Support depends on eligibility, scheme rules and provider status.
Support can make a real difference. Explore the main schemes below.
A government top-up to help you pay for registered childcare.
Save on weekly childcare costs to help you balance work and family life.
Financial support to help with childcare while you study or train.
Not sure where you stand? We can help you understand.
Funding depends on your provider meeting government criteria.
Support is not guaranteed. It depends on your eligibility, the scheme rules and whether your chosen provider is approved.
Our team can help you understand what support may be available and how to apply.
Having the right information ready can help us guide you more accurately. Here’s what you might need:
Quick answers to common questions about funding and eligibility.
Tax-Free Childcare is a UK government scheme that helps eligible working families pay for approved childcare. For every £8 you pay into your childcare account, the government adds £2. You can receive up to £2,000 per child each year, or up to £4,000 if your child is disabled. Your childcare provider must be approved and signed up to the scheme.
Eligibility depends on your circumstances, your child’s age, where you live in the UK, your work, benefit or study status and the type of childcare provider you use. GOV.UK provides a childcare calculator to help families check what support they may be able to access.
Not always. Childcare funding usually helps with part of the cost, but it may not cover everything. For example, Universal Credit childcare support can cover up to 85% of eligible childcare costs, but monthly limits apply.
Yes, most childcare funding routes require approved or registered childcare. Tax-Free Childcare can be used for approved childcare, but the provider must meet the scheme rules.
Sometimes, but not all schemes can be used together. For example, you cannot receive Tax-Free Childcare at the same time as Universal Credit childcare support or childcare vouchers. Check official guidance before choosing a route.
It may do, depending on the scheme and provider status. Support can depend on whether the care arrangement is approved or registered and whether eligibility rules are met.
Funded childcare schemes vary by UK nation. Parents should check official guidance for England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland before relying on a funded-hours route.
There may be support if you are studying or training. Depending on your age, course type and circumstances, options may include Care to Learn, Learner Support or Childcare Grant.
Your eligibility may change if your work, income, benefits, study status, childcare needs or family circumstances change. Report changes through the relevant official account or scheme process.
The provider can help you understand what questions to ask before arranging childcare support. Funding support is not guaranteed, so parents should always check the latest official guidance before relying on any scheme.
Tell us a little about your family and we will help you find out the right support.
