child care and tax credits

[cassysuri2010]

Hello,

Was wondering whether anyone may be able to advise me on this?

My partner is currently in the army and will be deployed in August.

I have just been accepted for a new job, 18.5 hours a week. I will be bringing home about 600ish pounds. I already recieve child tax credits and child benefit. However I have heard you can possibly get extra help with your child care costs?

My little one goes to a Ofsted approved nursery. The only reason I am asking is because my salary which literally just cover child care costs and petrol. I need to get my foot in the door work wise but it would be nice to have an extra few pennies after.

Anyone know at all?

 

[nugget80]

you need to give tax credits the details of his nursery and the cost and they Will make a decision...

 

[cassysuri2010]

Thank you for the reply I will call them on Monday xx

 

[NickyNack]

They will pay you up to 70% of the costs (provided you qualify)