These factsheets provide useful information about different types of financial help that might be available to you depending on your situation.
General help with childcare costs
This includes information about the Child Benefit;Child Tax Credit;free early education places for 3 and 4-year olds; and the Childcare Affordability Programme.
Help with childcare costs for working parents
This includes information about the childcare element of Working Tax Credit and employer-supported childcare
Childcare during maternity leave
This includes information about entitlement to childcare vouchers and the childcare element of Working Tax Credit during maternity leave
Help with childcare costs for students
This includes information about the help available to students in further education (up to A' Level), higher education (degree level and above) or studying a health-related course.
Childcare for children with disabilities and special educational needs
This includes information about finding and financing childcare through the Disability Living Allowance and Direct Payments.
For more informaiton about childcare including childcare options, see our main website www.daycaretrust.org.uk .