Financial Support for Parents at Learning Leap Academy

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At Learning Leap Academy, we understand that quality education is an investment in your child's future. To support families, we provide information on various government-backed financial assistance programs available to eligible parents. Below is a detailed guide to help you navigate these options.

What is it?
If you're receiving Universal Credit, you may be able to claim back up to 85% of your childcare/tuition costs, up to a maximum amount.

Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify, you must:

• Be working and earning at least the equivalent of 16 hours per week at the National Minimum or Living Wage.
• Be responsible for the child you're applying for.
• Be in the UK, or treated as being in the UK.

How to Apply:
You can apply through your Universal Credit account. For more details, visit the GOV.UK website.

📍 Visit us at the centre if you’d like help setting up your childcare account or confirming your eligibility. We’re happy to guide you through it.

Overview:
The Childcare Grant is a financial support scheme for full-time higher education students with children. It helps cover up to 85% of childcare costs while they study. The maximum grant for the 2024–25 academic year is:

• £193.62/week for one child
• £331.95/week for two or more children

It is non-repayable and paid on top of other student finance.

Eligibility Criteria:
You may be eligible if you:

• Are a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student.
• Are eligible for student finance based on income.
• Have dependent children in registered childcare.
• Are not already receiving Tax-Free Childcare, Universal Credit, or Childcare Vouchers.
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Applicability to Learning Leap Academy:
Only if your child is aged 8+ and you're using our services for out-of-school care or tuition.

📍 Visit us at the centre if you’d like help setting up your childcare account or confirming your eligibility. We’re happy to guide you through it.

Overview:
Tax-Free Childcare is a government scheme that helps working parents with childcare costs. For every £8 you pay into your online childcare account, the government adds £2 — up to £2,000 per year per child, or £4,000 for children with disabilities.

Eligibility for Parents:

• You must be working (including self-employed) and earning at least £183/week (April 2024 rates).
• Your child must be aged 11 or under, or 17 or under if disabled.
• You cannot receive Tax-Free Childcare if you're also using Universal Credit, Tax Credits, or Childcare Vouchers.

Applicability to Learning Leap Academy:
Yes – Learning Leap Academy is eligible.
We are registered on the Ofsted Childcare Register, so we can accept Tax-Free Childcare payments for children aged 8 years and over.

📍 Visit us at the centre if you’d like help setting up your childcare account or confirming your eligibility. We’re happy to guide you through it.