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Childcare support extended for working parents

26th October 2020

From 1 November 2020, working parents on the Job Support Scheme (JSS) or the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) will continue to be eligible for childcare support, even if their income falls below the minimum threshold requirement.

The government has confirmed that eligible working parents who receive support through JSS or SEISS will continue to receive their childcare entitlements, including the 30 hours offer and Tax-Free Childcare, even if their income levels fall below the threshold temporarily whilst on these schemes.

The minimum income threshold for 30 hours free childcare and Tax-Free Childcare is usually equal to 16 hours per week at the national minimum wage.

Back in May 2020, the Government announced that those who were previously eligible, but whose income temporarily dropped as a direct result of Covid, retained access to support through 30 hours free childcare or Tax-Free Childcare.

The Department for Education provides 30 hours free childcare to eligible 3- and 4-year-olds in England.

Extending the support further helps parents who still need it.

Childcare providers will also benefit from a planned £3.6 billion funding in 2020-21 for free early education and childcare places.

Other government measures already in place to support businesses and workers during the coronavirus emergency can be found in our Business after COVID-19: Transition Knowledge Hub.

For more information about childcare, the The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group charity publishes useful information on childcare support and benefits for children.

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