Ways of paying for childcare
Find out about financial support for parent/carers and the funded childcare options that are available for childcare costs.
Further options
Care to Learn
Parents who are under the age of 20 at the time of starting a publicly funded course (such as school or sixth form) may be eligible for support with childcare costs.
Universal credit
Workings parents who receive Universal Credit may be able to claim up to 85% of their childcare costs for children under 17 years of age.
Childcare Grant
Parents who are accessing full-time higher education may be able to get support with childcare costs.
Childcare for children who are Looked After or Adopted
Information about funded childcare available for Looked After or Adopted children.
Free meals for school nursery children
Search for your nursery school class and find out if you are entitled to get free meals.
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