15 Hours Free Childcare
For families with 2-year-old children who receive some forms of support.
To find out if you qualify for this, click the button below to see Trafford Council's criteria.
To find out if you qualify for this, click the button below to see Trafford Council's criteria.
15 Hours Free Childcare for 3 and 4-year-olds
All children are eligible for a free early years place from the term after their 3rd birthday. Terms start on 1 September, 1 January and 1 April.
30 Hours Free Childcare
Working parents may be entitled to an extra 15 hours per week of free childcare for their 3 or 4 year old child. This is in addition to the 15 free hours that all children already receive.
Tax-Free Childcare
You can get up to £500 every 3 months for each child to help with you with the costs of childcare.
If you get Tax-Free Childcare, the government will pay £2 for every £8 you pay to your childcare provider via an online account.
If you get Tax-Free Childcare, the government will pay £2 for every £8 you pay to your childcare provider via an online account.
Childcare Vouchers
If your employer offers a childcare voucher scheme, you can take up to £55 a week of your wages as childcare vouchers, which you will not pay tax or National Insurance on.
