Eligible working parents may be able to claim up to 85% of their childcare costs under their Universal Credit claim.

To find out if you are eligible for Universal Credit, please follow the link at the bottom of the page.

Universal Credit cannot be used at the same time as the Child Tax Credit, Tax Free Childcare scheme or the Early Education and Childcare Entitlement funding. 

Working Families with children under 16 (or 17 if the child has a disability) can claim back up to 70% of their childcare costs. Please note you can only claim for Child Tax Credit if you are receiving Working Tax Credit. To apply for Child Tax Credit, please follow the link at the bottom of the page.

Child Tax Credit cannot be claimed at the same time as the Tax Free Childcare scheme or Universal Credit.

If you cannot apply for Child Tax Credit then you can apply for Universal Credit (see below).

PLEASE NOTE - Any new applications will be through Universal Credit. Child Tax Credit will end on the 5 April 2025, and all applications will be moved over by this date.