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.

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

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.

The tax credits system closed from 5 April 2025. Most tax credit claimants were invited to claim universal credit or pension credit before 5 April 2025. Those who received a migration notice or tax credit closure notice, may have qualified for transitional protection which can lead to an extra ...

The tax credits system closed on 5 April 2025, so no tax credit awards continue after that date. Most people will have been invited to claim either universal credit or pension credit. However, you may still wish to make a formal complaint about an earlier tax credit award or things that have ...

The tax credits system closed on 5 April 2025, so no tax credit awards continue after that date. Most people will have been invited to claim either universal credit or pension credit. This page explains what happens if you have an appeal outstanding.