Do you know about the Tax Free Childcare Account in Scotland?
Saving up to £2,000 per year
While we don’t profess to be experts in this field, it amazes me how many parents don’t know about the tax free childcare allowance that’s available in Scotland. Bearing in mind, it’s not actually tax-free but instead that the government will top up your account but with childcare costs rising amongst everything else, it helps a little.
All information noted below has been quoted from the websites below and further information can be found by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/news/save-up-to-2000-with-tax-free-childcare-in-scotland
Tax-Free Childcare Account across Scotland
Check for more information https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/childcare-calc/location
“All families have to do is pay into their Tax-Free Childcare account and for every £8 that they deposit, the UK Government immediately makes a top-up payment of an additional £2.
The scheme is open to working parents, including the self-employed, who earn between the minimum wage and £100,000 per year and have children aged 0-11 years old. Families with a disabled child, aged 0-17 years old, can receive up to £4,000 in government support each year.”
“Families in Scotland can choose from childcare providers that have signed up to Tax-Free Childcare, including nannies, nurseries, childminders or after-school clubs.”
All information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/save-up-to-2000-with-tax-free-childcare-in-scotland
Check here to see what you’re eligible for: https://www.gov.uk/childcare-calculator
Funded Pre-school Education for 2, 3 and 4 year olds in Scotland
As well as the information above, we have pulled together some useful links to the Scottish Government website to assist you in gaining the funded pre-school early education you’re entitled to.
Funded pre-school education in Scotland
Funded early learning and childcare is free to parents, but funded by the Scottish Government.
You can get up to 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare a year (around 30 hours a week in term time) if your child is 3 or 4 years old. Some 2 year olds are also eligible.
Visit your local council’s website to find out what is available in your area: https://www.mygov.scot/childcare-costs-help/funded-early-learning-and-childcare
Childcare Providers and Holiday Camps
We are always adding new providers for both nursery and child minding options but also school holiday provisions as we know this can be a stressful time for parents finding childcare over the school holidays. Check out our Childcare Category to find providers near you.
Some other useful links
https://www.mygov.scot/childcare-costs-help/other-help-with-childcare-costs
