Families encouraged to use Tax-Free Childcare to save thousands on their childcare bills. Working families encouraged to cut the cost … Continue reading Save on Easter childcare egg-spenses with Tax-Free Childcare
Tag: Childcare
Help with the cost of living in 2026
taking action to help families with the cost of living The government claim they know that families across the country … Continue reading Help with the cost of living in 2026
Unpaid Parental Leave – April 2026 a day one right
From 6th April 2026, employees will be eligible for unpaid parental leave from their first day of employment. Unpaid parental … Continue reading Unpaid Parental Leave – April 2026 a day one right
New employer grant to boost quality in early years education
A new package of support will help early years settings strengthen their workforce and improve outcomes for children from the … Continue reading New employer grant to boost quality in early years education
Childcare offer exceeds target
New data reveals 530,000 children are now benefiting from government-funded childcare as government exceeds target. New figures reveal over half … Continue reading Childcare offer exceeds target
Tax Free Child Care
HMRC encourages parents to register for Tax-Free Childcare to help towards the cost of their childcare bills. Working families are … Continue reading Tax Free Child Care
Two million free breakfast clubs meals
The first wave of free breakfast clubs have already served two million meals, delivering on the governments Plan for Change. … Continue reading Two million free breakfast clubs meals
Over 4,000 school-based childcare places this September
Nearly 200 school-based nurseries planning to open this September, with next wave of rollout - backed by almost £370 million … Continue reading Over 4,000 school-based childcare places this September
Families boost finances with childcare savings
Working families encouraged to sign up to Tax-Free Childcare to save up to £2,000 a year per child on their … Continue reading Families boost finances with childcare savings
Parents to save thousands through school-based nursery places
300 new school-based nurseries approved in first round of funding, delivering on manifesto pledge with massive boost to early education. … Continue reading Parents to save thousands through school-based nursery places
Employment Allowance Guidance updated – early years childcare
The 'Eligibility for Employment Allowance: further employer guidance' has been updated to include early years childcare providers. Early years childcare … Continue reading Employment Allowance Guidance updated – early years childcare
New childcare provider type registration open
Ofsted has begun accepting applications for a new category of childcare provider, as part of a series of changes the … Continue reading New childcare provider type registration open
School breakfast club pilot
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a package of measures to deliver on the agenda of the new government around the … Continue reading School breakfast club pilot
Additional funded childcare commences
Hundreds of thousands of parents of children from nine months old take up new 15 government funded hours of early … Continue reading Additional funded childcare commences
Child Maintenance consultation extended
The Government has extended the consultation on the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) to ensure there is suitable time for feedback … Continue reading Child Maintenance consultation extended
Workplace nursery – really!
Clarifying the workplace nursery partnership requirement rules at section 318 ITEPA As part of the July 2024 agent update 121, … Continue reading Workplace nursery – really!
Labour win – payroll and HR impacts
With the Labour party winning with a significant majority and forming a new UK government, changes to employment and payroll … Continue reading Labour win – payroll and HR impacts
Childcare rollout on track
New data shows 195,355 children benefitting from government-funded childcare for two-year-olds Hundreds of thousands of parents are be able to … Continue reading Childcare rollout on track
Working parents on Universal Credit set receive up to £20,872 a year in childcare support
Parents on Universal Credit can now receive up to £1,311 more a year in childcare support following a 6.7% boost … Continue reading Working parents on Universal Credit set receive up to £20,872 a year in childcare support
New Childcare funding commences
First phase of the expansion of childcare starts giving working parents of two-year-olds access to 15 hours a week. Thousands … Continue reading New Childcare funding commences
Household cash boost
Thousands of households across the UK are set to be around £3,850 better off as a raft of economic policies … Continue reading Household cash boost
Date set for new childcare offer applications
Applications open on 2nd January 2024 for the first wave of new government-funded childcare offers. Applications for the first wave … Continue reading Date set for new childcare offer applications
Working parents to benefit from childcare boost worth up to £1,630 per month
As part of one of the Prime Minister’s five key priorities to grow the economy, low-earning parents on Universal Credit … Continue reading Working parents to benefit from childcare boost worth up to £1,630 per month
Massive boost for childcare
Universal Credit’s maximum childcare payments will rise nearly 50% – up to £1,630 per month – from 28th June 2023. … Continue reading Massive boost for childcare
When can you claim your free childcare?
At the Spring Budget Jeremy Hunt announced 30hrs of free childcare for children aged 9 months - 4 years for … Continue reading When can you claim your free childcare?
Holiday activity clubs to continue in 2023
Government confirms funding for holiday activities and food programme for 2023, supporting hundreds of thousands of children from low-income families. … Continue reading Holiday activity clubs to continue in 2023
Child Care Vouchers – 2023/2024 Basic Earnings Assessment Calculator
An employer who provides childcare vouchers to employees are required to undertake an annual Basic Earnings Assessment (BEA) prior to … Continue reading Child Care Vouchers – 2023/2024 Basic Earnings Assessment Calculator
Military families to benefit from £3,000 of childcare support
Service families with children aged 4 to 11 years to benefit from wraparound childcareMore than 20,000 service children will be … Continue reading Military families to benefit from £3,000 of childcare support
Families can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for childcare costs this summer.
With school summer holidays less than a month away, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are reminding families of financial support … Continue reading Families can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for childcare costs this summer.
April 2022 – New Tax Year resources
PAYadvice endeavours to keep you as up to date as possible with the latest and developing changes impacting payroll and … Continue reading April 2022 – New Tax Year resources
TUC want to hear from Childcare workers
The TUC is looking to engage with childcare workers to understand their experiences of working in the sector before and … Continue reading TUC want to hear from Childcare workers
Child Care Vouchers – 2022/2023 Basic Earnings Assessment Calculator
Employer who provide childcare vouchers to employees are required to undertake an annual Basic Earnings Assessment (BEA) prior to the … Continue reading Child Care Vouchers – 2022/2023 Basic Earnings Assessment Calculator
Targeted training for staff to teach early language and numeracy skills
Funding for training to help two to four year-olds with language and mathematic skills, as part of early years recovery … Continue reading Targeted training for staff to teach early language and numeracy skills
Childcare cost help as children head back to school
Families may be eligible for Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for breakfast and after school clubs as children go back … Continue reading Childcare cost help as children head back to school
Government launches campaign encouraging families to Rediscover Summer
The campaign highlights a range of activities and opportunities for families, children and young people such as exploring a local … Continue reading Government launches campaign encouraging families to Rediscover Summer
How are you managing childcare provisions and support?
The TUC working in collaboration with Mother Pukka, would like to hear from parents about childcare and the upcoming summer … Continue reading How are you managing childcare provisions and support?
HMRC April 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the April 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC April 2021 Employer Bulletin
Millions get pay rise as National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increase comes into effect
Around 2 million of the UK’s lowest-paid workers will benefit from an increase in National Living Wage and National Minimum … Continue reading Millions get pay rise as National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increase comes into effect
Child Care Vouchers – 2021/2022 Basic Earnings Assessment Calculator
Employer who provide childcare vouchers to employees are required to undertake an annual Basic Earnings Assessment (BEA) prior to the … Continue reading Child Care Vouchers – 2021/2022 Basic Earnings Assessment Calculator





































