You can get Tax Free Childcare for each child aged 0-16 if disabled (0-11years if not).
If your child is disabled for every £8 you pay in the government will add £2. That’s up to £4,000 per child per year, £1,000 every three months, that the government will add to your account. (there are different rates for a child who is not disabled)
To be eligible your child should:
- get Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment or Armed Forces Independence Payment
- be certified as blind or severely sight-impaired
You, and any partner should each be earning under £100k and expect to earn (on average) at least £142 per week (equal to 16 hours at the National Minimum or Living Wage).
If you, or your partner, are on maternity, paternity or adoption leave, or you're unable to work because you are disabled or have caring responsibilities, you could still be eligible.
You can get Tax-Free Childcare at the same time as 30 hours free childcare if you’re eligible for both.
You cannot get Tax-Free Childcare at the same time as claiming Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Universal Credit or childcare vouchers. Which scheme you’re better off with depends on your situation. Use the childcare calculator to work out which type of support is best for you.
You can use the extra Tax-Free Childcare money you get to help pay for extra hours of childcare. You can also use it to help pay your childcare provider so they can get specialist equipment for your child such as mobility aids. Talk to them about what equipment your child can get.