Working Parents on Universal Credit
The Government has 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 is:
- £1,014.63 for one child
- £1,739.37 for 2 or more children
However, 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
