The government is reminding parents that they could be eligible for up to £2,000 in tax-free childcare. Thousands of families are eligible to save up to £500 every three months, or £1,000 if their child is disabled.
HM Revenue and Customs are encouraging all families to check whether they are entitled to the funding, which can be used to pay for half-term childcare. It can include holiday clubs, before- and after-school clubs, childminders, nurseries and other government-approved childcare schemes.
The fund is available to families with children up to the age of 11, or 17 if their child has a disability. However, families on Universal Credit are not entitled to Tax-Free Childcare and if parents are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit, this will stop if you choose to sign up.
