Factsheets

These factsheets provide useful information about different types of financial help that might be available to you depending on your situation.

General help with family expenses This includes information about Child Benefit and Child Tax Credit.

Free early education for 3- and 4-year-olds This explains how the free 15 hour entitlement for 3- and 4-year-olds works

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 in England This includes information about the help available for students in further education (up to A' Level), higher education (degree level and above) or studying a health-related course. 

Childcare for disabled children and children with special educational needs This includes information about finding and financing childcare through the Disability Living Allowance and Direct Payments.

Childcare for Older Children This includes information about choosing and paying for childcare for older children.

A parent's guide to moving into work This includes information about help with childcare costs while you move off out-of-work benefits and into work.

For more information about childcare including childcare options and paying for childcare in Wales, see our main website www.daycaretrust.org.uk.