Tax Free Childcare
& Vouchers
Tax-free childcare and childcare vouchers are government initiatives designed to assist parents with the costs of childcare. Tax-free childcare offers a 20% top-up on parental contributions, while childcare vouchers are provided by some employers to help employees save on tax and National Insurance. If you're considering these options or are unfamiliar with how they work, this page will guide you through the process.
Childcare Vouchers
Using Childcare Vouchers in the UK: A Simple Guide
Childcare vouchers are a way for parents in the UK to save on the cost of childcare. If your employer offers this benefit, you can use it to pay for approved childcare, such as registered childminders, nurseries, and holiday schemes.
1. Check Eligibility: Ensure that both parents work for employers who offer the childcare voucher scheme. Note: This scheme has been closed to new entrants since October 2018. If you're already a member, you can continue using it as long as your employer continues to offer it.
2. Sign Up: If eligible, join the scheme via your employer. They will provide details on how to do this. Typically, you agree to give up a portion of your salary in exchange for childcare vouchers. This portion is exempt from tax and National Insurance.
3. Receive Vouchers: Once signed up, you'll receive electronic vouchers in a dedicated account or paper vouchers, depending on your employer's scheme.
4. Pay for Childcare: Use the vouchers to pay your childcare provider. Ensure your provider is registered with the relevant authority (Ofsted in England) and accepts childcare vouchers as payment.
5. Notify Your Childcare Provider: When making payments, provide your childcare provider with necessary details, such as the voucher company name, the amount, and any reference numbers.
6. Continuous Checks: Ensure that your child remains eligible for the childcare you're claiming for, as age limits apply.
7. Redeeming Vouchers: Childcare providers redeem the vouchers with the voucher company and get paid the equivalent value in cash.
Remember, you can only use childcare vouchers with approved and registered childcare providers, so always check beforehand. If you have any questions or need further assistance, your employer or voucher provider should be able to guide you.
Approved SCHEMES
A childcare voucher scheme is a benefit offered by employers, allowing employees to receive vouchers to cover registered childcare costs. These vouchers, distributed through designated providers, offer tax and National Insurance advantages for participants.
If you do not see your scheme below, please get in touch with our team and we will get this sorted for you. Email address: theteam@campallypally.club
Bright Horizon
Please search for Camp Ally Pally Ltd
Fidelity Childcare
Unique ID: CAMP089C
Co-Operative Childcare Vouchers
Unique ID: 85122802
Emergency Childcare Cover
Please search for Camp Ally Pally Ltd
Care-4
Unique ID: 62470804
Childcare Grant Services
Unique ID: CCG9842359
Kiddivoucher
Please search for Camp Ally Pally Ltd
Eden Red
Unique ID: P21340165
My Family Care
Please search for Camp Ally Pally Ltd
Apple Childcare Vouchers
Unique ID: CA00012612
to book:
For New Parents using Childcare Vouchers:
1. Apply for childcare vouchers through your employer's scheme.
2. Once approved, redeem your vouchers and select "Camp Ally Pally" from the list of approved providers or use our unique ID.
3. Use your vouchers to secure your booking.
4. After redeeming your vouchers, please email us with a reference or voucher code (if provided), the total value of the vouchers used, and the specific days you wish to book. This will help us verify the transaction.
5. If this is your first time booking with us, you'll need to register on our ClassForKids booking platform. Once we verify your voucher payment, we'll provide you with a discount code that offsets the full booking amount. You can then complete your booking on the platform.
6. For future bookings, the process is more streamlined please see instructions below.
For Existing Parents using Childcare Vouchers:
1. Redeem your childcare vouchers and select "Camp Ally Pally" as your chosen provider or use our unique ID.
2. Use the vouchers for your booking.
3. Please email us your reference or voucher code (if provided), the total value of vouchers used, and the days you'd like to book so we can verify your payment.
4. We manually book your child into camp and send a receipt.
We appreciate your patience as we make this process as smooth as possible. If you have any questions or need clarification, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Tax-FREE Childcare
The Tax-Free Childcare scheme in the UK is a government initiative aimed at assisting working parents with their childcare expenses. Here's a concise summary:
Tax-Free Childcare allows working parents to receive government contributions toward their childcare costs. For every £8 parents deposit into their online childcare account, the government will contribute an additional £2. This can lead to a maximum government contribution of £2,000 annually for each child, or £4,000 for disabled children.
Eligibility criteria include:
- Both parents must be working, with each earning at least a weekly minimum equivalent to 16 hours at the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage, and neither parent earning more than £100,000 annually.
- It's available for children up to age 11, or 17 for those with disabilities.
The funds can be used for various regulated childcare services, including nurseries, childminders, after-school clubs, and holiday clubs. In addition, parents in England with 3 and 4-year-olds might qualify for 30 hours of free childcare along with Tax-Free Childcare.
Parents can apply for the scheme online and use the funds to pay for childcare from a registered provider. If you need further guidance or have specific questions about how the scheme operates, the official UK government website offers detailed information and resources.
To Book:
For New Parents:
1. Transfer the desired funds into your Tax-Free Childcare account.
2. Once logged in, select your providers. You'll find us listed under "Camp Ally Pally".
3. Use the transferred funds in your account to proceed with your booking.
4. After completing the payment, kindly email us the unique reference code, the total amount you've transferred, and the specific days you wish to book. This will help us verify the transaction.
5. As this is your first time booking with us, you'll need to register on our ClassForKids booking platform. Upon payment verification, we'll provide you with a discount code that offsets the full booking amount. You can then complete your booking on the platform.
6. For all subsequent bookings, the process is simplified; just follow step 4 every time you wish to book.
For Existing Parents:
1. Transfer the desired funds to your Tax-Free Childcare account.
2. Log into your account and select "Camp Ally Pally" from the list of providers.
3. Use the funds from your account for the booking.
4. Afterwards, please email us your unique reference code, the total transferred amount, and the days you'd like to book so we can verify your payment.
We appreciate your patience as we streamline this process. Should you have any questions or need further clarification, please don't hesitate to contact us.