I've recently set up as a sole trader, and so am covered by the 12 month startup grace period whilst my business gets going in which I don't necessarily have to meet the income threshold to continue to receive tax free childcare and 30 free childcare hours for working parents.
However I was thinking of taking up a few other gigs on the side that just to bolster my income (and ensure we can actually cover nursery fees!) whilst my own business picks up. These zero contract jobs would be PAYE, and wouldn't meet the 16 hrs a week as most of my time will be spent on my own business.
Does anyone know if picking up the odd hour of PAYE work here and there in addition to my self employed job would affect my eligibility?
Thanks in advance for for any insight/info from your experience!