Articles tagged "childcare"

Is the middle class overlooked?

Last updated: Jan 20th, 2012

Feature by Sally Hamilton

The pressures on Britain's middle-class families are immense and are pushing many to financial breaking point. Should the government be doing more to support this group?

Five ways to cut the cost of childcare

Last updated: Nov 10th, 2011

Feature by Nathalie Bonney

Childcare costs have pushed nearly a quarter of British parents into debt, according to a study from the Daycare Trust and Save the Children. Read our tips for reducing your childcare bill.

Parents pushed into debt by childcare costs

Last updated: Sep 7th, 2011

News by Rebecca Rutt

Paying for childcare has forced nearly a quarter of UK parents into debt, according to a study by the Daycare Trust and Save the Children.

Childcare vouchers

Last updated: Aug 2nd, 2011

Glossary

A special government scheme operated through employers that allows you to pay for childcare from your PRE-tax salary. The vouchers cover childcare up to 1 September after your child’s 15th birthday (16th if they are disabled) and can be used at any registered and regulated nursery, playgroup and for nannies, childminders or au pairs.

Child tax credit

Last updated: Aug 2nd, 2011

Glossary

A scheme started in 2003 that sought to replace a raft of other tax credits and benefits, the payout depends on the number of dependant children in a family, and its level of income. The amount of credit is reduced as income increases. It is payable to the main carer of a child, usually the mother, and is available whether or not the recipient is working.