Universal Credit

Parenting is a full-time job, so how can you return to work? Universal Credit can help you do the work you want to do and be the parent you want to be by covering most of your childcare costs.

Universal Credit Childcare: support that works as hard as you do. For more information visit Best Start in Life website.
 

Working Parent Entitlement reminder

To access funded childcare hours after Easter you will need to apply or reconfirm eligibility by Tuesday 31 March 2026. Visit GOV.UK to apply or reconfirm.
 

Wraparound Eligibility Checker

Do you need support with childcare costs for your primary school aged children before and after the school day? Wraparound childcare places help working parents juggle school drop-offs and pick-ups more easily. You can use Tax-Free Childcare or Universal Credit Childcare to pay for wraparound childcare. Find out if you’re eligible visit Best Start in Life website.