Help with Childcare
Age 2: 15 Hours Free Childcare
If eligible, you are entitled to 570 hours of free childcare a year, to use flexibly.
You will be eligible if you are getting a form of support, including Income Support, Income-based
Jobseeker’s Allowance, or Tax Credits and you have an annual income under £16,190 before tax
You’ll also be eligible if your child is receiving Disability Living Allowance
From 1st January, 1st April, or 1st September following your child’s 2nd birthday
Age 3 & 4: 15 Hours Free Childcare
Available for everyone
Entitled to 570 hours of free childcare a year, to use flexibly
From 1st January. 1st April, or 1st September following your child’s 3rd birthday
Age 3 & 4: 30 Hours Free Childcare
You will need to earn at least £125 per week, equivalent to 16 hours per week at the National
Minimum Wage. If you are unable to work due to a disability, or if you are on maternity leave, you
may still be eligible
If eligible, you’re entitled to 1140 hours of free childcare a year, to use flexibly
You cannot get this if you, or your partner, each individually expect to earn £100,000 or more
Age 0 – 11 (or under 17 if disabled): Tax-Free Childcare
For working families, including the self-employed, in the UK
For every £8 you pay in, the government will add an extra £2, up to £2000 per child per year – that’s
up to £500 every three months
You cannot get this if you, or your partner, each individually expect to earn £100,000 or more
