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Tax free childcare

For working families, including the self-employed, in the UK
Earning under £100k and at least £152 per week (equal to 16 hours at the National Minimum or Living Wage) each
Who aren’t receiving Tax Credits, Universal Credit, or childcare vouchers.
With children aged 0-11 (or 0-16 if disabled)
For every £8 you pay into an online account, the government will add an extra £2, up to £2,000 per child per year.

For families in England, receiving some forms of support.
With 2-year-old children
15 hours of free childcare or early education for 38 weeks
To be able to take up 15 hours of free childcare for your two-year-old you or your child must meet the eligibility criteria. Please visit GOV.UK for further information.
A total of 570 hours per year, that you can use flexibly with one or more childcare provider.
Some providers will allow you to ‘stretch’ the hours over 52 weeks, using fewer hours per week.

For all families in England
With 3 and 4-year-old children
15 hours of free childcare or early education for 38 weeks
A total of 570 hours per year, that you can use flexibly with one or more childcare provider.
Some providers will allow you to ‘stretch’ the hours over 52 weeks, using fewer hours per week.

For working families in England
With 3 and 4-year-old children
30 hours of free childcare or early education for 38 weeks
A total of 1,140 hours per year, that you can use flexibly with one or more
childcare provider.
Some providers will allow you to ‘stretch’ the hours over 52 weeks, using fewer hours per week

For working families, in the UK
With children under 16 (or under 17 if disabled)
70% of childcare costs, up to a cap
If you cannot make a new claim for Tax Credits, you may be able to apply for Universal Credit instead.

For working families claiming Universal Credit, in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales
With children under 17*
Up to 85% of eligible childcare costs
Who aren’t receiving Tax-Free Childcare.

For more information on these or to see if you are eligible, please visit the Childcare Choices website via the button below.