Grants and tax credits

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If you have one or more children, you could be entitled to additional financial assistance including:

  • The Nursery Education Grant
  • Flexible Funded Childcare for 2 Year Olds
  • Working Tax Credit
  • Child Tax Credit
  • Funding for training for 16-19 year-olds
  • Care to learn

If you are receiving working tax credit or child tax credit, extra help may also be available. This could include:

  • Free school meals
  • Free milk and vitamins
  • Sure Start maternity grant

If you think you may be eligible for Working Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit you can claim on-line at HM Revenue & Customs website (see link in 'Other websites' on this page) alternatively telephone: 0845 300 3900 to request a claim pack.



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Care to Learn

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