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college and tax credits

i have posted on here before that i am likely to lose my job in July.
i am currently doing my nvq and if i lose my job i can continue this but i would have to do voluntry work / placement to complete it.
so would i be able to claim help with the childcare i would need to put my daughter in while i do this placement ??

i havbe looked on hmrc but cant see anything.

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  • [Deleted User]
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    No you need to be in employment of 16hrs or more to claim tax credits. Voluntary work is not employment.
  • Indie_Kid
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    Is there any child care through your college?
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  • kurjam
    kurjam Posts: 1,342 Forumite
    sh1305 wrote: »
    Is there any child care through your college?

    yes but i would still have to pay for it....
  • Indie_Kid
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    College might be able to help.
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  • [Deleted User]
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    Yup colleges sometimes have nuseries on site. My local college uses a nusery down the road from the college. But you have to apply as soon as you can the places fill up fast and there is oftne not enough for everyone who wants them.
  • Oldernotwiser
    Oldernotwiser Posts: 37,425 Forumite
    Many colleges don't offer subsidised childcare these days; things are too tight in FE.
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