Jinx
01-07-2008, 11:13 AM
Does anyone know if a parent going on maternity leave can still claim any help with childcare costs?
I have a mum due to go on maternity towards the end of the year and she gets most of her childcare paid for by the tax credits system.
She wants to go back to work in 6 months but I can't keep 1, let alone 2 places open for her that long! (and she can't afford to pay a retainer!)
Her little one is with me 45 hrs a week and she wants him to stay part time until she goes back to work, but I'm not sure if this is going to be viable as without the tax credits she wont be able to afford it!
Anyone 'in the know?'
Thanks
Jinx x
I have a mum due to go on maternity towards the end of the year and she gets most of her childcare paid for by the tax credits system.
She wants to go back to work in 6 months but I can't keep 1, let alone 2 places open for her that long! (and she can't afford to pay a retainer!)
Her little one is with me 45 hrs a week and she wants him to stay part time until she goes back to work, but I'm not sure if this is going to be viable as without the tax credits she wont be able to afford it!
Anyone 'in the know?'
Thanks
Jinx x