There is a Lot of Help Available. Here’s where to find It!

 

Government Support

There is a general commitment to increasing support for childcare. The main schemes are listed below together with links to other sites where detailed information can be obtained.

 

Childcare element of Working Tax Credit (for working parents)

 

The childcare element will pay up to 80% of eligible childcare costs up to a maximum of: £140.00 (80% of £175) per week for one child, and £240 (80% of £300) per week for two or more children.

 

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Childcare Vouchers (for working parents)

A very important recent Government initiative which enables both parents to receive up to £55 per week free of both Tax & NI when their Employer specifies it is for childcare under a “Salary Sacrifice” scheme. Normally carried out under a “Voucher” system. Links to some Voucher providers are below.

More information from:- 

Inland Revenue Website

WorkSmart (TUC) Website (very informative)

Accor Services Website (operator of voucher scheme)

Busy Bees Website (operator of voucher scheme)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Early Years Education Funding Scheme (for everyone)

We participate in this Government funded scheme which entitles all three and four year old children to early years education, comprising five two and half hour sessions per week for 38 weeks per year. We can help you claim this. The EYEFS administrator for Cambridgeshire is Terry Chance. For further details of your child's entitlement, contact Terry on 01223 717937

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Care To Learn (for young parents)

A scheme which provides support to teenage parents (including Dads) who wish to continue their studies.

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New Deal (for lone parents)

 

Help for lone parents wishing to return to work.

 

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Advice here is given in good faith to try to assist but must be confirmed from other sources and not relied upon as this is an ever changing situation

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