What should you expect if you’re heading to a baby or toddler class in a care home?
We’re joined by Nicky Moore from Caterpillar Music (Basingstoke) who’s here to let you know what to expect at an Intergenerational baby or toddler class.
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“Have You Come To See Me?”
I was setting up for my baby and toddler music class at a care home, turning on my speaker, getting props ready, and turning the disco lights on. The residents were all sat in their lounge, quietly comfy. Down the long hallway, through the glass door, we could hear a little parade of stomping feet and toddling walkers. As the parents and children made their way to the class, I listened to a group of elderly residents getting excited about what was coming:
“Look at that one!”
“Oh my goodness, what a cutie!”
As the children entered the room, the residents’ faces lit up as they said hello. “Have you come to see me?” they asked. I explained we were going to do some singing with the children. As I began to sing some opening nursery rhymes, the residents joined in. The memory of the lyrics was flooding back for many of them. Just like riding a bike, or just like Jack and Jill rolling down a hill.
At the end of one class, I saw a resident quietly crying with her care worker. Worried that something from the class had upset her I approached. Instead of being upset, I learnt that she was overcome with memories of when she worked as a nursery nurse.
It was a beautiful memory that she was happy to share. One of the reasons I love sharing nursery rhymes with children is the way they iconically are a shared experience, passed down from generation to generation. It’s this sense of a communal experience of music across generations that encouraged me to offer Intergenerational classes.
What Happens At An Intergenerational Class?
It’s the same format as our usual classes! We follow a clear routine to aid confidence & provide reassurance to children. There’s our usual mix of puppets, instruments, bubbles & props within a specific theme. It’s a relaxed environment aimed at bringing musical fun to babies, toddlers, parents & older people alike.
The residents are sat in the lounge in their comfy chairs and we sit in a circle on the floor. When it’s time to get out puppets or props or instruments, I encourage the older children to help hand these out to the residents. There are also a couple of care home assistants on hand to help hand things out and encourage residents to participate.
At the end of the class, we spend some time having a general chat with the residents and introducing them to individual children. Sometimes the residents might enjoy holding a baby or gently playing with a toddler.
What Are The Benefits Of An Intergenerational Class?
These classes can be beneficial to children, their parents or carers & the care home residents. Benefits include
Building children’s confidence through socialising and participating; particularly in a different environment than they may be used to.
Improving your child’s social development skills as they build connections in a wider environment. Which may be particularly beneficial if a child doesn’t have any living (or living close by) grandparents.
Children will also get all the benefits of a normal baby or toddler class such as language, social, and motor skills development.
Getting to know a different generation can expand your own experiences. You may find this challenges some previously held assumptions & prejudices that you have. After all, we never stop learning!
The relaxed and friendly class can help tackle loneliness for residents & mothers (or fathers!)
Enhances the quality of life for elderly residents by providing them with a diverse range of activities
Regular attendance will help build friendships on an individual basis. It’s wonderful to expand your friendship circle in such a way!
Also, in simple terms, it just feels good to do good!
I often get messages after running a class to say how much a customer has enjoyed the session. One customer commented, “you could see on the residents faces how much they enjoyed interacting with the babies. It was lovely”. You’ll leave with a sense of having done something good.
Try A Baby Or Toddler Class In A Care Home
Caterpillar Music Basingstoke now has 3 care homes that we regularly visit in the area, covering mornings and afternoons so you’ll be sure to find a time and location that suits you. I offer these classes on a ‘pay as you go’ basis although your space must be booked in advance. The care home subsides these classes so I am able to offer you a space at a discounted rate.
What are Intergenerational Classes and how are they making a positive impact on multiple generations? We’re joined by Jenny from The Together Project, the national charity that connects generations through joy-filled intergenerational classes.
Regardless of your life stage, social isolation is one of society’s biggest challenges. Intergenerational classes aim to reduce loneliness and foster community togetherness. They organise activities that unite people who might not normally come into regular contact, with a focus on fun and friendship. Read on to find out more about The Together Project and hear about the people who attend them.
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What Is Songs & Smiles?
Songs & Smiles is our flagship programme, equal parts communal playdate, all-ages singalong, and intergenerational friendship group.
We’re a small team with mighty ambitions. I feel lucky that each week I get to see something truly magical: three generations coming together to share music, laughter, and friendship. In a world where different age groups can often feel disconnected, our intergenerational activities bridge that gap, bringing children aged 0-4, their grownups, and older people living in care homes or retirement settings together in the most joyful way.
Many say it’s the most heart-warming hour of their week and I can only agree. I try to get to a session as much as possible because whenever I do, it well and truly fulls my cup!
Our Origins: Babies, Biscuits, And ‘Wind The Bobbin Up’
In 2017, our Founder and CEO, Louise Goulden was on maternity leave. Like so many first-time parents, having a baby was a life-changing experience that, along with the joys, brought about feelings of isolation and loneliness.
To combat this, Louise sought out moments of connection while out and about with the buggy – a chat in a supermarket queue, or on the bus – often with older generations who also found their day brightened by exchanging a few words with a friendly stranger.
Louise loved feeling part of her local community and looked for other ways she could do this with her baby in tow. But she couldn’t find anything that felt like the right fit. So she decided to set up a group bringing parents and guardians of young children together with older adults living in care homes.
The group – which became known as Songs & Smiles – was an instant hit, creating heartwarming friendships through the power of music, movement, and chats over tea and biscuits at the end.
Louise then set up The Together Project (first as a CIC, now a registered charity), an organisation that would address loneliness and age segregation for all generations through a range of programmes and initiatives. Songs & Smiles was its first offering, which has grown from its grassroots origins to become a nationwide movement spreading joy to hundreds of people every week. It was joined by several other programmes, with many more initiatives planned for the coming years.
What Does A Typical Session Look Like?
When I arrive at one of our intergenerational classes, usually held in the communal room of a care home or assisted living scheme, I like to get there early. I like to see the residents’ faces when the babies and toddlers start to arrive, the atmosphere changes immediately. The little ones light up the room and quickly become the centre of attention. Residents go from their ordinary day-to-day demeanour to engaged, smiling and eager to start the session.
The sessions are designed for everyone to take part in, so we start with familiar nursery rhymes, using simple instruments that most people can hold, like claves (those wooden sticks) and shaky eggs. If there are any toddlers in the room they get to help hand out the instruments. You can feel the energy shift as the room comes alive and barriers come down. Toddlers are tapping away, parents are singing, and residents join in. Then it’s time for the colourful scarves. We play peek-a-boo and sing songs like ‘Over the Rainbow’ where everyone waves their scarves in the air. You’d be amazed at how quickly the whole room is moving, regardless of age.
Toward the end of the session, we play songs from the 50’s and 60’s and out comes the bubble machine. It’s a heartwarming scene as the little ones, their grown-ups and residents all work together to help pop the bubbles!
Then it’s time for our ‘Meet and Mingle’ everyone has a drink and a snack while the parents chat to the residents. This is the bit I love, chatting to the residents and seeing their faces when parents/guardians sit the babies on their knees. I’ve seen residents who rarely speak or engage reach out to hold a child’s hand or gently stroke their heads. And these shared moments of human connection are why we do what we do!
One tip though: No matter the weather outside, a care home is always hot so wearing layers that can be removed will really help!
Some Of Our Favourite Stories From Running Intergenerational Classes
Arthur
I remember when we first heard about Arthur. He was 91 years old when Songs & Smiles started at his retirement home. He was very reluctant to join as he was the only male participant. But after the first few sessions, he came away from Songs & Smiles with a smile on his face and talked about how the children had brought that sparkle back into his life. The classes gave him a new lease of life as his great-grandchildren were now grown up.
Week upon week he would get up every Thursday with the excitement of seeing the children, in his own words:
“I love my Thursdays with the children, it’s the only day of the week I look forward to, seeing the smiles from the babies and how they love the bubbles.”
When Arthur’s health began to deteriorate, he still managed to attend most sessions and interact with all the children. Unfortunately, Arthur sadly passed away at age 93, just before the next term of Songs & Smiles started but even then, he managed to say:
“I’m going to miss the children on Thursdays, tell them I’m sorry.”
Anita his Granddaughter got in touch to tell us Songs & Smiles brought a huge amount of joy to his life. He would always have a smile on his face whilst talking about it.
Ajani
I’ve witnessed some truly heartwarming moments at Songs & Smiles, but one that stands out is seeing Ajani’s transformation over time. When he first joined, he was noticeably shy, especially around adults. He would stick close to his mother, observing everything quietly, hesitant to engage with the care home residents, staff, or even the volunteer.
But as the sessions progressed, we all saw a different side of Ajani begin to emerge. Each week, he grew a little braver. Soon he was confidently walking in, greeting everyone with a smile. Gemma, the leader, Margret, the volunteer, and even the residents. Now, he’s always eager to help, excitedly handing out the shaky eggs, wooden sticks, and colourful scarves to the residents.
And, perhaps the most telling sign of his newfound confidence, he takes pride in tidying up after the session. It’s been a joy to watch him go from a cautious onlooker to a cheerful participant, thriving in the environment and spreading his own positive energy throughout the room.
These kinds of stories are what make Songs & Smiles so powerful. Every session brings new moments of connection, growth, and happiness.
The Benefits Of Intergenerational Classes
Although it’s only an hour long, intergenerational classes pack in a remarkable amount of benefits. As well as reducing loneliness for parents/guardians and older people, the programme incorporates a growing body of research on child development. Bringing together singing, movement, social interaction, and other stimuli (like bubbles!), our sessions are designed to develop rhythm and coordination, build confidence, and stimulate the senses in a way that promotes healthy development in our little humans.
As the person who collates all the feedback from sessions, I have the job of writing impact reports for our funders. I always have a wealth of positive comments. The feedback speaks for itself.:
“We loved getting to know the residents. Finding out about their past and careers and achievements and talking about them was amazing! Building relationships and meeting new people was such fun – and who doesn’t love bubbles!”
– Family member
“Songs & Smiles had a massive impact on Arthur. Not only did it bring joy and happiness, but it also promoted social cohesion. I would like to thank Songs & Smiles for the joy you brought to Arthur, and I sincerely hope others can benefit from the amazing work you do.”
– Family member
“It’s nice to see little children in the home. It gives the place a different atmosphere which lasts even after the session has finished.”
– Care setting staff
How You Can Book A Class With The Together Project
Our sessions are about building community, boosting wellbeing, and creating moments of pure joy that will give you all the feels!
Booking a class is simple. Either head over to our website or take a look on Happity and search for The Together Project. We’ve made our sessions as accessible as possible, with tickets available at different price points—FREE, £3, or £5 donation per session—whatever feels right for you. If you book through Happity and choose to donate, you’ll receive a quick form to Giftaid your contribution, helping us claim an extra 25% from the government.
Want to get out and about, have fun with your baby or toddler, and meet other parents?
Search Happity to find everything that’s happening for the under-5’s in your local area – from music and singing classes, to messy play, arts and crafts, baby massage, gymnastics and more. Simply enter your postcode and child’s age to search, and then book your spot in a few taps. Enjoy dedicated fun time with your little one, watch their skills develop, and make friends at the same time. Mums, dads, grandparents and carers will all find something to love!
Looking for ideas of what to do with your baby or toddler over October half-term this year?
Fear not: with a ton of Halloween, apple and pumpkin-themed activities out there as well as fêtes, fairs and regular baby classes with a spooky theme, there’s something for everyone.
Looking for a (not so spooky) Halloween class or event to do with your little one this October? We’ve got you covered on Happity! Search for a class here.
Pumpkin Patches
Loads of places like farms and stately homes now have their own pumpkin patches where you can go and choose your own pumpkin. Some supply wheelbarrows too, so your children can have loads of fun adding pumpkins to the barrow. This will really get you in the Halloween mood, particularly if you take a pumpkin or two home to decorate.
Pumpkin trails have also become more popular in recent years and are a favourite for the October half-term. Often ten or so pumpkins will be laid out along a path or trail around a town or village, and it’s a simple task of finding each pumpkin and filling in an answer on a sheet. Sometimes a local shop or community centre will offer a small prize for completing the trail.
This can be a colourful way to spend a drizzly afternoon as you look for splashes of orange among the trees or in gardens. Even with a very small baby, you can have fun pushing the pram along and getting some autumnal air at the same time.
Recreate the idea of Halloween trails at home too by hiding small cut-out pumpkins in the house or garden.
Usual Baby And Toddler Classes With A Spooky Theme
Regular classes often run classes over the October half-term with a spooky theme. Check out all these Halloween classes here listed on Happity.
Some class franchises, like Cha Char Chimps, will suggest you dress up and have Halloween parties planned for some venues
Halloween Craft Sessions
Check out your local museum for craft sessions with a Halloween twist! These sessions can be very relaxed, and often they will welcome younger siblings and babies along to play while a slightly older toddler can join in with the actual crafting.
Autumn Wreath Craft Making At Home
Get crafty with an autumn wreath. You just need a Christmas wreath base and some autumn materials like leaves, conkers and pine cones to get started. The more home-made it looks, the better! Check out here for more autumn crafts to do with your toddler.
Apple And Arbor days
Apple and arbor days are traditions going back hundreds of years. On arbor days, local people or schoolchildren would plant apple trees in orchards to supply their local communities with bountiful harvests in the coming years.
Apple days are ways of bringing the community together in apple picking, chopping and squeezing out the juice using an apple press to make tasty apple juice or scrumptious cider.
The National Trust runs loads of apple days at their properties. It’s usually standard garden admission or free for members. Check out here (East of England), and here to see if you can find an apple day near you – and for more apple-related activities!
Apple Juice Or Fruit SmoothieMaking
Making apple juice or a smoothie can be fun with your toddler too. Chop the apple in half using a sharp knife, then get a plastic knife, or playdough knife, to help your toddler cut the apple up into smaller pieces. Add to a blender with any other fruit you fancy and enjoy a cup of freshly squeezed apple juice!
Some town halls or community centres do day discos specially aimed at young children (and their parents, of course!) So pull on your favourite Halloween outfit and get ready to jive!
Trick-Or-Treating
You’ll find many neighbourhoods have an agreed way of trick-or-treating where participating houses will light a pumpkin to show they welcome trick-or-treaters. Others will leave our sweets or other treats.
Even a baby or toddler may enjoy an early evening mini trick-or-treat adventure. Look out for chats on your local Facebook page or Whatsapp group.
Even if your child isn’t yet ready for full-on trick-or-treating, why not take them on an amble round to spot pumpkins on doorsteps or in windows? More and more households are giving their gardens or front rooms a ‘spooky makeover’, so you can easily spend an afternoon doing a ‘spot the Halloween decoration’ walk.
Look out for regular buggy walks or ‘bring your baby’ type events in your local area.
Castles Or Museums
What could be more exciting than exploring a castle or museum in the dusky days of autumn? You’ll find that some go full-blown Halloween spectacular, while others offer a more traditional vibe.
You’ll find that some museums offer storytelling, theatre, puppetry, play sessions or performances aimed at pre-schoolers and older during half-term. Keep an eye on local newsletters and email updates from your favourite local venues.
Dinosaur Trails
There are dinosaur trails up and down the UK, with some places doing trails all year round. Look out for zoos which run dinosaur trails after dark as well as other festive half-term events!
Fêtes
Along with apple and arbor days, many community gardens and projects often open up their grounds for one last outdoor fête or fair before the winter months kick in.
So grab a cosy jumper, some warm toddler mittens, and get out and about this half-term with your little one.
Want to get out and about, have fun with your baby or toddler, and meet other parents?
Search Happity to find everything that’s happening for the under-5’s in your local area – from music and singing classes, to messy play, arts and crafts, baby massage, gymnastics and more. Simply enter your postcode and child’s age to search, and then book your spot in a few taps. Enjoy dedicated fun time with your little one, watch their skills develop, and make friends at the same time. Mums, dads, grandparents and carers will all find something to love!
How do you educate and explain Diwali to kids (when you possibly don’t know lots about it yourself)?
If your child comes home from nursery with a clay pot decorated with sparkles and gems, holding a tea light, chances are that they made a ‘diya lamp’ (pronounced ‘dee-ya’) and are learning about Diwali.
You can continue encouraging their curiosity at home too with the help of a few resources and fun arts and crafts activities.
So what is Diwali, and how do you explain it to your toddler or child?
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What Is Diwali In Simple Terms?
Put simply, Diwali is a Hindu festival of light. It’s a time when people celebrate light overcoming darkness and good triumphing over bad. People light lanterns (diya lamps) and spend time praying and celebrating with family, looking forward to the season ahead. The festival lasts for five days.
Diwali is an integral part of culture in many British communities. As well as lights and celebrations, there will be fireworks. People decorate their homes with flowers and many make rangoli patterns on the floor to welcome visitors.
5 Key Elements Of Diwali And How To Explain Them To Your Kids:
1. It’s A Festival Of Light
Make a diya lantern together to help explain to your toddler that Diwali is a Hindu festival of light. People light lanterns and lamps to decorate shops, houses and public places. These lamps are called ‘diyas’.
You can make a diya lantern with your toddler and talk about what it means as you decorate and light it.
To make your diya from scratch, get some air-drying clay to roll into a ball. Use your thumb to make a hollow for the tealight and use a crafting or playdough tool to add indentations in the clay round the edge. Your toddler will enjoy adding paint and self-adhesive jewels when it’s all dry. You can use battery-operated tealights for safety with your toddler.
If you want to make a paper diya, here’s a video which shows you how – you’ll need to help toddlers with the folding!
How To Make A Paper Diya
“Both my children made diyas every year at nursery, so they knew a lot more about Diwali than I did!”
– Liz, Team Happity
2. Light Over Darkness
Fireworks lighting up the night sky are an important part of Diwali.
Making a Diwali firework picture together is another way of showing how light overcomes darkness and good overcomes the bad in Diwali. See our blog post on autumn crafts for ideas about flicking paint onto paper to look like a firework, or using a toilet roll tube to decorate as a firework.
You may catch some fireworks too in your local area. These are a great visual way to show your child how light can get rid of darkness. Try asking simple open-ended questions like ooh what’s that in the sky? What’s it doing? What do you like about lights? How do the lights make you feel? (happy/good/warm/excited)
Depending on your child’s understanding you may be able to say something like Do you like the dark? How do you feel in the dark? or Some people are afraid of the night. How can we help them? By putting lights there. Some older children may be able to take it even further with. How can we help people if they’re feeling sad or scared?
3. Welcoming Guests Into Your Home
Rangoli floor art patterns are traditionally made and displayed at the entrances to houses alongside diya lamps. They symbolise welcoming visitors and the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.
If you already have a welcome sign or welcome mat at your door, try a bit of role play. ‘Invite’ your child or teddy bear in through the front door, or into a room in the house.
Then try making a floor art pattern together. You can use scrunched-up tissue paper, coloured sand, petals, rice – anything that your toddler can arrange in a pattern. The more colourful the better, as it will make visitors feel really welcome!
If you want to make patterns but keep your art on a tray or table, maybe use Lego/Duplo bricks or large HAMA beads. These are for pre-schoolers aged 3-4 years and are known as Maxi Beads, or My First HAMA.
Check out our post on Diwali crafts for toddlers for more ideas like making Torans, hand art and sweets.
4. Family And Friends Celebrating Together
Read a picture book about Diwali together to show how families decorate their houses, wear new clothes, make food and exchange presents.
Choose a simple board or picture book and focus on the idea of Diwali as a festival of light where friends and family celebrate together. Choose a book with lots of pictures and try and ask questions like what can you see in this picture? What are the people doing? How are they feeling? Do you like dressing up/giving presents. How are they celebrating together?
Using a familiar children’s character like Peppa Pig can be a good idea as it tells the story of Diwali in an age-appropriate way and gives you ideas of simple things families can do for Diwali.
“So we have been celebrating with our son since he was born, but we actually explained it best using a Peppa Pig book! It’s explained really well in there and that’s how he understood it best.”
– Sonia, Parent
5. The Date Of Diwali Changes Each Year
Put or draw a sticker on your calendar to help your toddler understand when Diwali is. Diwali is a different date each year, depending on the moon. It’s always between October and November though. Once you know the date (it’s from October 29th to November 3rd this year with main celebrations on either October 31st or November 1st), you can add a sticker or picture with your toddler on the calendar.
Fun Books To Explain Diwali to Kids
Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Diwali
Join Peppa Pig as she learns about Diwali at nursery and home. Click here for an audio and video version of the words and pictures.
Baby’s First Diwali
This picture book for baby’s first Diwali has colourful pictures and explains simply about making rangoli patterns and decorating houses with flowers.
Celebrate The World: Diwali
Here’s a colourful board book to help your little one learn all about the festival of light. Learn about how lamps and lanterns decorate many important public places and how people buy presents for friends and family.
Usborne Little First Stickers Diwali
Here’s a fun sticker book for little ones to add stickers to all the different scenes.
Fun Videos That Can Help To Explain Diwali To kids
You can look at the pictures and see Peppa Pig’s Diwali book read aloud here.
Here’s a CBeebies episode called ‘My First Diwali’ where you can follow Deeya and her mum as she celebrates the festival.
Check out this BBC Bitesize page for the story of Diwali in ten easy pictures. And here’s a little video from CBeebies telling the story of Rama (pronounced rarm) and Sita.
Fun Craft Links and Reading About Diwali For You
Here’s a fun post about decorating diyas with one and three-year-olds.
Read more about rangoli here and how people place diya alongside them
Here’s a no-mess paper plate rangoli to try with your toddler using coloured paper.
Want to get out and about, have fun with your baby or toddler, and meet other parents?
Search Happity to find everything that’s happening for the under-5’s in your local area – from music and singing classes, to messy play, arts and crafts, baby massage, gymnastics and more. Simply enter your postcode and child’s age to search, and then book your spot in a few taps. Enjoy dedicated fun time with your little one, watch their skills develop, and make friends at the same time. Mums, dads, grandparents and carers will all find something to love!
Your due date may be approaching, or maybe you’ve already got your baby registered and their birth certificate has arrived today. You might want to start thinking about the financial help you are entitled to or other benefits you can claim.
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What Is The Pregnancy Grant In The UK?
The pregnancy grant – otherwise known as the Sure Start Maternity Grant – is a means-related one-off payment of £500 for some new parents. You can use it to buy essentials and baby equipment if this will be your first child. You may also be able to claim it if you already have children but are expecting twins, triplets – or other multiples!
If you or your partner already get certain benefits like Universal Credit, you will usually qualify for the grant. This also needs to be your first child, or you are expecting multiples.
How Do I Apply For The Sure Start Maternity Grant?
If you already get Working Tax Credit, you can apply for Child Tax Credit. Check out more information about Working Tax Credit here (generally it’s for if you work a minimum of 16 hours but are on a low income. If you have a partner, you’ll be assessed jointly and at least one of you needs to work 16 hours, with 24 hours minimum between you).
Child Tax Credit does not affect Child Benefit.
If you can’t apply for Child Tax Credit, you may be able to apply for Universal Credit: this is if you’re out of work, can’t work or if you’re on a low income.
What Is Child Benefit?
Child benefit is £25.60 a week for the first child, and £16.85 for additional children. There is no limit to the number of children you can claim for. Payments are usually made every four weeks to a nominated bank account. This is a universal payment to all families with children, provided you individually earn below the ‘high income’ threshold of £60, 000.
If you or your partner are in a ‘high income’ bracket, you may have to pay a tax charge to receive benefit payments. Alternatively, you can opt out of payments altogether and not pay the charge. But you should still fill in the Child Benefit Claim form to receive other automatic benefits like National Insurance credits.
Be aware that child benefit will count towards the benefit cap but you’ll still receive the full payment of child benefit. It’s your other benefits which may be reduced.
What Are The Advantages Of Filling In The Child Benefit Claim Form If I’m In The Higher Income Bracket?
Even if you think that you won’t claim the child benefit payments, you should still make an application for Child Benefit as it will give you National Insurance credits. Credits count towards your State Pension if you’re not working or earning enough to pay N.I. contributions. These credits are automatic when you have a child under 12.
Your child will also be sent a National Insurance number automatically just before their 16th birthday. So you won’t need to remember to apply for this later down the line.
What Is The Baby Box Scheme?
This is a scheme running in Scotland, which aims to provide families with items needed for the first 6 months of a baby’s life. Once you’ve filled in a form with your midwife, you should receive a Baby Box around 4 weeks before your due date.
You’ll receive items like a mattress, clothes and books – click here for a full list and some extra-cute pictures of babies actually sleeping in the box!
What Other Benefits are Out there?
Check out the requirements for Tax-Free Childcarehere and apply online. Both you (and your partner if you have one) need to be working and earning a minimum amount each over 3 months.
If you were on the older childcare voucher scheme, remember you can use vouchers to pay for childcare and holiday clubs up until your child turns 18. For parents who joined before October 2018, you can keep getting the vouchers. If you want to switch to tax-free childcare instead, read more here.
Click here for a comprehensive list of financial support and help out there, including ISAs for children.
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