Working Parents On Universal Credit
- The Government have increased free childcare support for working parents.
- Parents can get up to 30 hours a week of free childcare during term time for children from nine months old.
- Childcare support can be paid up front when parents move into work or increase their hours.
The maximum parents can get each month
For one child
£
0
For two or more children
£
0
Stricter rules have been introduced for Universal Credit claimants who care for children. Claimants are required to actively seek work or increase their hours, with support from a work coach.
Claimants with children between the ages of 1 and 2 have to regularly meet with a Work Coach to prepare for work. Claimants with children aged 3 to 12 are supported to increase the number of hours they search and prepare for work each week.
Click here to find out if you’re eligible for support