Benefits to help parents going into work
If you're going into work and you've got children, you can get financial help and practical help with childcare. There’s lots of support available to make your life easier.
Child Tax Credit
This is an income-related allowance for parents who have young children. Nine out of ten families with children qualify for child tax credit.
Working Tax Credit
If you’re a parent working more than 16 hours a week and you're on a low income, you may be able to get Working Tax Credit in addition to Child Tax Credit It includes payments towards the cost of up to 80 per cent of childcare costs
Early years education
All three and four year olds are entitled to twelve-and-a-half hours of free early years education a week - for 38 weeks a year - with a 'registered provider' such as a school, nursery or playgroup.
To find out more about early years education and if you’re eligible for Child Tax Credit and Working tax Credit, speak to your Connexions Personal Adviser. You can also phone the Tax Credit Helpline on 0845 300 3900 (Weekdays and weekends 8am to 8pm)
