Guides for parents in England
The government support most families miss out on — what each scheme is worth, who qualifies and how to claim. Every scheme can be claimed free on GOV.UK.
Tax-Free Childcare
Up to £2,000
a year per child (£4,000 if disabled)
How Tax-Free Childcare works in 2026: the government adds £2 for every £8 you pay, up to £2,000 a year per child under 12. Who qualifies and how to apply.
Read the guide →30 hours free childcare
30 hours
a week, 38 weeks a year, from 9 months old
Working parents in England can get 30 hours a week of funded childcare from 9 months old to school age. Who qualifies, deadlines, and how to get your code.
Read the guide →Marriage Allowance
Up to £1,260
£252 a year, backdated 4 years
Married couples and civil partners can cut their tax by £252 a year with Marriage Allowance — and backdate it 4 years, worth up to £1,260. Who qualifies and how to claim.
Read the guide →Child Benefit
£1,407
a year for your eldest child
Child Benefit is worth up to £1,407 a year for your eldest child. The High Income Child Benefit Charge now starts at £60,000 — check if you should claim again.
Read the guide →Tax refunds (P800)
4 years
of overpaid tax you can still claim
Changed jobs, had two jobs or an emergency tax code? HMRC may owe you a tax refund. How P800 calculations work, how to claim, and how to avoid refund scams.
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