Childcare

Working families are being encouraged to check if they could cut the cost of childcare this Playday (5 August), as HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) latest statistics show families using Tax-Free Childcare saved an average of almost £100 a month.

Families urged to make the most of Playday with tax-free childcare this summer

Dorset Council has unveiled its new Best Start Local Plan—a comprehensive, long-term approach to ensuring every baby and young child in Dorset has the strongest possible start in life.

Dorset Council has unveiled its new Best Start Local Plan—a comprehensive, long-term approach to ensuring every baby and young child in Dorset has the strongest possible start in life.

Children and young people

Best Start Local Plan launches to improve early childhood development in Dorset

Save on childcare egg-spenses in the South West with Tax- Free Childcare

Save on childcare egg-spenses in the South West with Tax- Free Childcare

Thousands of families in the South West saving on childcare costs with HMRC

Cheryl Crossley, 36, from West Yorkshire, was hit by unexpected childcare fees when returning to work

Cheryl Crossley, 36, from West Yorkshire, was hit by unexpected childcare fees when returning to work

Parents hit by hidden free childcare term date rule before half term

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is urging parents to have more children, as the birthrate has fallen - but childcare bills are topping £1000 a month

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is urging parents to have more children, as the birthrate has fallen - but childcare bills are topping £1000 a month

How to cut your childcare bill as nursery fees top £1,000 per child

Emily white with George in the middle and James next to Emily

Emily white with George in the middle and James next to Emily

Independent care service closing due to financial difficulties

Millions of pounds is unclaimed every year as families miss out on HMRC and DWP payments - here's how to check what you may be entitled to

Millions of pounds is unclaimed every year as families miss out on HMRC and DWP payments - here's how to check what you may be entitled to

11 underclaimed HMRC and DWP benefits to help parents and children

Parents can save £7,500 per child per year with HMRC offering 30 hours a week free childcare

Parents can save £7,500 per child per year with HMRC offering 30 hours a week free childcare

Parents can apply for 30 hours of free childcare from today

HMRC is urging parents to check out its Tax-Free Childcare scheme and sign up to unlock savings of up to £2,000 a year per child on approved childcare costs.

HMRC is urging parents to check out its Tax-Free Childcare scheme and sign up to unlock savings of up to £2,000 a year per child on approved childcare costs.

HMRC is urging parents to claim up to £2,000 a year - are you eligible?