Information for Families

Information for Providers

Family Information Service

Early Years Childcare & Play Service


 

Financial Information

For the most up to date information about financial support for families, please check the following websites

bullet Direct.gov.uk - Money, Tax and Benefits

bullet Tax Credit Calculator - find out if you qualify for Child Tax and Working Tax Credits

bullet If you have been offered Childcare Vouchers by your employer and would like to know if you would be better off taking these compared with using tax credits you can use this "Better off" calculator to do a comparison.

bullet Daycare Trust have a website for parents specifically around paying for Childcare.

bullet If you are going through a separation and need advice on financial support and your options for child maintenance you can contact Child Maintenance Options.  You can contact them by freephone and a face to face service is also available.

We produce a leaflet that gives you information about different financial benefits that may be available to your family. To download a copy click here.