It’s National Childcare week until the 12th of June, and family finance experts The Children’s Mutual and childcare charity Daycare Trust, have joined forces to launch a free Essential Guide to Childcare for Parents.<\/p>\n
The interactive guide has been designed to lead parents through their entitlements and the types of childcare choices available to them. The guide includes topics such as:<\/p>\n
Childcare Options
\nExplaining the differences and options available between registered and unregistered childcare, how to find childcare and the questions parents need to ask themselves before deciding the right option for them.<\/p>\n
Free Early Years Education
\nSince April 2004 all three and four-year-olds have been entitled to free, part time early education.The Essential Guide to Childcare for Parents explains what forms of childcare are covered under the free entitlement and how to access it.<\/p>\n
Tax Credits
\nThis section gives a shorthand guide to Child Tax Credits and Working Tax Credits, who qualifies for them and where to apply.<\/p>\n
Employer Supported Childcare
\nThe types of potential help available through employers, from workplace childcare provision to help with childcare costs and the difference between Salary Plus and Salary Sacrifice schemes.<\/p>\n
Tips for Choosing Childcare
\nFinally, as well as providing a list of useful contacts, websites and organisations, The Essential Guide to Childcare for Parents gives practical advice on when to start thinking about childcare options and tips on getting started.<\/p>\n
The Essential Guide to Childcare for Parents is freely available and can be found at www.thechildrensmutual.co.uk\/daycaretrust<\/p>\n
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