During the coronavirus pandemic, some tuition providers moved their classes from face to face to online due to various restrictions. Other providers have been offering online tuition as a separate option for some time. This page explains the rules for tax credits and tax-free childcare. Other ...

Tax-free childcare is a government childcare support scheme. It replaces directly contracted childcare and childcare vouchers offered by employers for new claimants. This page explains how Tax-free childcare works.

Universal credit is a means-tested benefit for people who need help with living costs who are in or  out of work. Universal credit is made up of several different elements including a childcare element. If you meet the qualifying rules, then you may be able to claim up to 85% of your childcare ...

There are two tax credits – child tax credit and working tax credit. You can get one or both of them, depending on your household circumstances. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) deal with tax credits. Working tax credit includes an element to help with certain childcare costs.

You can get some free childcare places in most parts of the UK, although the arrangements are different across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. You can contact your local Family Information Service for more information about free childcare hours and childcare in your area.

Some employers offer employer-supported childcare (ESC) to help towards the costs of qualifying childcare. It is up to your employer whether they decide to offer ESC or not. There are three types of ES.