30 free hours childcare eligibility

[Wheretheskyisblue]

We have not been eligible for 30 free hours in the past as my DH has earnt over the £100k cap. He will however soon be setting up his own company and earning significantly less than this.

I was wondering how soon we can become eligible? Do we need to provide x number of months pay slips at his new salary or does it depend on his salary in the last tax year? Any advice, I can't see any guidance on this anywhere.

I think you declare every three months whether you are eligible or not, so I would do that on the next available window as soon as you know he won't earn 100k in that tax year

I thought anyone was eligible, regardless of their earnings?

Well, no they aren't.

Is that just 15 hours where anyone can get it? Sorry for muddying the waters...

15 hours is universal yes. Maybe start another thread if you need help. OPs question is getting derailed.

I think it's done by self declaration of earnings for next 3 months so I suppose you're eligible as soon as he leaves his current job.

Also the helpline are actually really helpful IME so maybe give them a ring to make sure

Ok that sounds great, we will need all the help we can get coping with the income cut. Will double check with the helpline. Thanks all.