Northamptonshire Families Information Service

Provides information about Childcare during term-time and school holidays, early years and local and national information to support children, young people and parents.
Families-Information-Service
Tel: 01604 237935

Anti-Bullying Alliance

An information service from the NSPCC and National Children's Bureau.

www.anti-bullyingalliance.org

Tel: 02078 431901

Northamptonshire Parent Direct

A free information and advice service which aims to support working parents in finding out their rights.
www.northamptonshire.parentdirect.org.uk
Tel: 01604 237935

Directgov

Directgov bring together the widest range of public service information and services online.
www.direct.gov.uk

SureStart

SureStart is the government programme designed to deliver the best start in life for every child.  It brings together early education, childcare, health and family support.
www.surestart.gov.uk
0870 000 2288

Office for Standards in Education (OfSTED)

Ofsted is the non-ministerial government department that takes responsibility for the inspection of childcare provision and schools in England and Wales, whether state or independent.
www.ofsted.gov.uk
020 7421 6800

Financial help for families

Credits to help support families with children and working people on low income.
General enquiries helpline: 0845 609 5000

 

TAX CREDITS
If you’re working, you may be able to claim tax credits for up to 80% of your childcare costs.

Directgov
www.direct.gov.uk
Brings together the widest range of public service information and services online.  Tax Credit helpline: 0845 300 3900

The Free Entitlement
All 3 & 4 year olds are entitled to 12 ½ hours of FREE early learning a week – for 38 weeks a year. 

Families Information Service
Tel: 01604 237935
Email: earlyyears@northamptonshire.gov.uk
www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/earlyyears
Comprehensive advice and guidance on childcare, including free entitlement.

Childcare Vouchers
Some employers offer childcare vouchers to their employees.  Working parents can choose to take part of their salary in vouchers, which can be redeemed at participating childcare providers.

Families Information Service
Tel: 01604 237935
Email: earlyyears@northamptonshire.gov.uk
www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/earlyyears

HMRC (HM Revenue and Customs)
www.hmrc.uk/childcare

 

 
If you would like more information on any aspect of Financial help for families, please contact your Extended Service Co-ordinator via your school.


HM Revenue & Customs

Responsible for paying Tax Credits and Child Benefit.
www.hmrc.gov.uk
0845 9000 404