Hello all,
I’ve returned to work for 2 days a week (I’m a teacher) whilst hubby looks after baby. He’s also working part time as he’s doing a PhD. We’re eligible for tax credits and housing benefit too. It’s a shame it’s come down to us relying on help but hopefully in the next two years we should be in a better position
My dilemma right now is that up until Christmas hubby will be looking after DS whilst I work. After that he may need to travel abroad for his research. I would obviously need to arrange childcare.
There’s a nursery near the school I work at which costs roughly £650 a month. I’m not sure how I will pay this if I continue to work.
I know I can’t claim the childcare vouchers before the deadline as DS doesn’t need to go to nursery until December.
If I claim the tax free childcare I become ineligible for tax credits which means I won’t be able to pay my other bills.
Is there a way round this? I don’t want to quit my job and rely just on benefits.
DS will be 2 in July 2019. Would he be eligible for the free childcare scheme for 2 year olds?