Free Pre-School Places

Chris Briggs from the Charity Employers For Childcare gives advice and closing dates for pre-school applications. Read more..

• Baby Talk by Chris Briggs

  Q) I will shortly be having my first baby. I am not currently on benefits, what financial help is available to me? More..

• Summer Fun? By Chris Briggs

  We are now in the middle of the school holidays and some of us are still waiting for the summer weather to start! More..

• Don’t delay – contact HMRC today

  In previous columns we have highlighted some of the recent changes to the benefits and tax credit system which effect working parents. Many parents are now feeling the effects of these changes on their purses and wallets. More..

• Tax Credit Renewal time is approaching

  HMRC are currently sending out annual Tax Credit renewal packs, including either an Annual Declaration form or Annual Review notice. You need to check your details and make sure the correct information is held by the Tax Credit Office. More..

• Tax credit changes imminent

  Chris Briggs explains changes to tax credits effective from 6 April 2012 which may lead to tax credit awards reducing or ceasing to be paid. More..

• Working Tax Credits - changes to working hours

  Chris Briggs, Childcare Benefits Advisor advises on new changes to working tax credits for families. If you have a question for Chris you can email him at cba@employersforchildcare.org or contact the freephone helpline number 0800 028 6538 More..

• Maximising your family income in 2012

  Chris Briggs, Childcare Benefits Advisor for Employers for Childcare Charitable Group advises on how you could maximise your income in 2012. More..

• Free Pre-School Places – available to all?

  In the recently announced draft Programme for Government our politicians have given a commitment to ‘ensure that at least one year of pre-school education is available to every family that wants it’. More..

• Financial help for new parents

  Chris Briggs, Childcare Benefits Advisor for Employers for Childcare Charitable Group answers this month's question - I am about to have my first baby and I am not currently on benefits. What financial help is available to me? More..