HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has urged families and carers across Scotland and the UK to check if they qualify for financial aid to help cover childcare costs over the summer.
People who are eligible can get as much as £2,000 per year for each child, or £4,000 if their child has a disability. This money, which can be claimed for children up to 11 years old (or 17 if they are disabled) can help pay for childcare such as holiday clubs, before and after school clubs, childminders, and nurseries.
As reported by the Daily Record, the UK Government will cover 20 per cent of childcare costs by paying money into Tax-Free Childcare accounts. For each £8 that is deposited into one of these accounts, eligible families will get an extra £2 free.
