Parents and Carers
Childcare
Primary schools in the Learning Community provide access to high quality childcare from 8am until 6pm five days a week, 48 weeks a year. Many schools provide the childcare service on the school site from 8.00am to 9.00am and from 3.30pm to 6.00pm. Click on the link below to find out about childcare in your area.
Do you need help with childcare costs?
Are you missing out on financial help with your childcare costs? Go to www.payingforchildcare.org.uk which provides information that will help you to understand the different types of financial support you may be able to receive to help you with the cost of your childcare. The type of help you can receive will depend on your individual circumstances, but you can check on the website to see whether there is any help available for you while you are working, studying, training or you have additional needs. Do you know whether you are eligible for the childcare element of Working Tax Credit? Use the ‘Tax Credit Checker at www.payingforchildcare.org.uk, a simple online resource that will help you find out if you could be receiving help towards the costs of paying for eligible childcare services. You can also call 0845 300 3900 for more information.