Wraparound childcare

Find out about before and after school childcare for school aged children.

Holiday Activities and Food

A programme of free activities during the school Easter, summer and winter holidays for children and young people in reception to year 11 who receive benefits-related free school meals. Click here to book a place!

Best Start in Life

Use the online calculator to find out which childcare support schemes you qualify for.

Additional support

Find local support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and families with English as an additional language (EAL). 

Tax-free childcare

Support for working families, including the self-employed, in the UK with children aged 0-11 (or 0-16 if disabled).

Universal Credit

Working families claiming Universal Credit with children under 17 may be able to claim up to 85% of registered childcare costs.

Childcare support through Jobcentre Plus

Find out about childcare support offered by Jobcentre Plus if you are starting work or returning to work.

Home based childcare

Find out about options for childcare in your own home.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about childcare for children in reception to year 11.