Up to 12.5 hours of childcare is available for children aged 2-3 years free during the three school terms if you live in a Flying Start area. Use the postcode checker to see if you qualify for the scheme or not.
You could claim up to 30 hours of early education and childcare a week, for up to 48 weeks of the year. This government-funded childcare scheme aims to lessen the burden of childcare costs so that you can spend the money you've saved on the things that matter most to your family.
Child Tax Credit: Help for families with children and working people on low incomes.
Working Tax Credit: Help families with children and working people on low incomes.
Universal Credit: A benefit for people out of work or on a low income.
Student Finance Wales: Qualifying students in higher education may be able to claim a childcare grant. Students in further education studying in Wales may also be able to claim help with the cost of childcare from the Financial Contingency Fund. Ask for details at your college's student support office.
European Funded programme (PaCE): Help for eligible parents who are out of work and have difficulty taking up training or employment because of childcare.
National Insurance credits: You may be entitled if you are a grandparent, or other family member, caring for a child under 12 years old, usually while the parent or main carer is working.
For further support please contact the Family Information Service:
