Tax Free Childcare
For working families, including the self-employed, in the UK with children aged 0-11 (or 0-16 if disabled). Find out below who and how you can apply.
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Who can apply
- Working parents who are earning the National Minimum or Living wage for an average of 16 hours a week and no more than £100K income per year.
If one parent is working and the other parent is claiming:
- Carers Allowance
- Incapacity Benefit
- Severe Disablement Allowance
- Contribution Based employment Support Allowance
- National Insurance Credits because of incapacity or limited Capability for Work
How to apply
To apply for Tax-Free Childcare you can set up an account on the GOV.UK website by clicking on the button below.
For further information about the Tax-Free Childcare scheme for working families, including the self-employed, in the UK with children aged 0-11 (or 0-16 if disabled) visit the childcare choices website here.
For help with your application or for any further questions please contact our Early Years Childcare team via email or phone
EarlyYearsChildCare@hartlepool.gov.uk
(01429) 523523
Register with us
Fill out the form below for updates on our in person and virtual classes and other types of support relevant to you! Please download and read the Consent Form before applying.

Register with us
Fill out the form below for updates on our in person and virtual classes and other types of support relevant to you! Please download and read the Consent Form before applying.