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Where the safety and well being of your child is concerned it is important
to select the best child care and education that you are able to afford.
In order to help you to calculate this it is useful to be aware of what
financial help is available. Outlined briefly below are details of the
assistance which may be available to you, the nursery management will be
happy to discuss these in more detail.
Childcare Vouchers
Childcare vouchers is a scheme some employers offer to help
working parents save on registered childcare costs. Childcare vouchers are
not means tested and are available to all working parents whose employers
operate childcare voucher schemes. These schemes can save you National
Insurance and income tax as a set weekly amount can be deducted from your
salary and used to provide childcare vouchers for the same amount. This
amount is deducted from the gross salary and is exempt from National
Insurance and Income Tax. Our nursery accepts childcare vouchers.
Tax Credits (child benefit)
Nine out of 10 families are eligible for some financial
assistance through the Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit. The amount
you receive will depend on your circumstances. Working Tax Credit includes
a childcare element to help families who are working and spending money on
childcare.
Nursery Education Grant
The Government introduced the Nursery Education Grant to
provide a free early education place for most 3 year olds and all 4 year
olds. A grant may therefore be available for your child. The amount
available per child changes from year to year depending on government
funding. The Nursery Manager will be able to confirm the current amount to
you and to explain how the system works.
For more information see:
HM Customs & Excise – Child Benefit
provides everything you need to know about current child benefit
legislation and the process for claiming benefits to which you are
entitled.
HM Customs & Excise – Childcare has
further information about childcare including details of the Governments
childcare voucher scheme.
When can my
child start?
You should speak to the Manager the contact details are on our site, or
call into the nursery, no appointment necessary, to pick up the forms. We
are open 9,30 to midday Monday to Friday, just avoid drop off and
collection times as we are busy with security. |
