Parents can get extra financial help and other support from the government when it comes to childcare costs. The government has made available a range of schemes to help parents in different circumstances cope with the rising cost of living.
This includes tax-free childcare, which can save families thousands of pounds each year. One parent, who learned of the scheme thanks to Martin Lewis, recently confessed that the programme helped them to save almost £2,000 on nursery fees.
So if you have young children and you’re paying over the odds for childcare, you could be entitled to some government relief. Here, we’ve outlined the scheme available and who is eligible.