‘Now’s the time to review all your entitlements’

“Now is the time to check the support you are getting with childcare costs,” a spokesperson said.

“There are four main types of support with registered childcare costs - Tax Credits, Universal Credit, Childcare Vouchers and Tax-Free Childcare.

“The support that was best for you last year may no longer be your best option this year if you’ve had a change in your household circumstances.

“If you are a member of the Childcare Voucher scheme have you made sure to make at least one payment from your salary into your account within the last 52 weeks? If you’ve been on furlough and unable to sacrifice into your account have you looked into backdating your payments to make the most of your annual allowance?

“Covid-19 has had a massive impact on everyone’s lives.

“If you are on furlough or receiving a payment from the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme do you know what impact this may have on financial support you are accessing or entitled to?

“We are here to answer your questions.

“Simply give Employers For Childcare’s Family Benefits Advice Service a call on Freephone 0800 028 3008 (Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm) and one of our trained advisors will be able to calculate exactly what support you may be entitled to.”

Employers for Childcare provide advice and guidance on a wide range of support including Tax-Free Childcare, Universal Credit, Tax Credits and advice on how the new Government assistance schemes work.