If you are working

Tax-Free Childcare: You can get up to £2,000 a year for each child to help with the costs of childcare through Tax-Free Childcare.

If you get Tax-Free Childcare, you’ll set up an online childcare account for your child. For every £8 you pay into this account, the Government will pay in £2 to pay your provider.

Universal Credit for Childcare: You may be able to claim back up to 85% of your childcare costs if you’re eligible for Universal Credit.

Tel: 0800 328 5644 (Freephone).

Childcare Offer for Wales: Up to 20 hours of funded Childcare for 48 weeks a year, in addition to the Early Years Education, for the three terms following the child’s third birthday. You must be working and earning the equivalent of 16 hours per week at minimum/living wage, but not exceeding £100,000 per adult, per year. For more information visit Childcare Offer for Wales.

If you are a Student

Childcare Grant: You can receive a Childcare Grant (CCG) towards the cost of your childcare if you have children in registered and approved childcare.

Parents’ Learning Allowance: Parents’ Learning Allowance (PLA) is extra help intended to cover some of the additional costs incurred by students who have children.

For information visit: Student Finance Wales

If you are not working

You may be entitled to Universal Credit:

For more information visit: Job Centre Plus Tel: 0800 169 0190 (Freephone).

ACAS: Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service.

We work with millions of employers and employees every year to improve workplace relationships. We’re an independent public body that receives funding from the government. Visit: ACAS