Funded hours, childcare choices and Child Benefit.
Free childcare hours: who gets whatWorking parents can get funded childcare hours from 9 months old in England — but immigration status and income rules decide eligibility.
Tax-Free Childcare: the 20% top-upFor every £8 you pay into a Tax-Free Childcare account, the government adds £2 — up to £2,000 per child per year toward registered childcare.
Choosing childcare you can trustNurseries, childminders, and breakfast/after-school clubs compared — always check the Ofsted registration and latest inspection report.Claiming Child BenefitA monthly payment for each child — worth claiming even at high incomes because it protects your NI record, but visa conditions matter.