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activity after school club...and get tax credits for it? this is what the tax credits link says so a bit confusing....for things such as karate or other...?
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits/start/who-qualifies/children/approved-childcare.htm#1
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits/start/who-qualifies/children/approved-childcare.htm#1
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To qualify for 'child minding' assistance through WTC, the 'childcare provider' needs to be a registered provider. I doubt that things such as Karate etc. quaify for this - the usual after school 'clubs' are nothing more than a registered child minding facility, usually associated with a school. I think you'll find that 'karate' comes under the 'fun clubs' category rather than child minding.
My kids school have things like fencing etc. after school - and there is a cost associated to them. However, they are not covered by WTC as he's a fencing instructor, not a registered childmnder. The after school club and breakfast club however, are registered.0 -
are regist4ered with offsted so you can apply...!AnxiousMum wrote: »To qualify for 'child minding' assistance through WTC, the 'childcare provider' needs to be a registered provider. I doubt that things such as Karate etc. quaify for this - the usual after school 'clubs' are nothing more than a registered child minding facility, usually associated with a school. I think you'll find that 'karate' comes under the 'fun clubs' category rather than child minding.
My kids school have things like fencing etc. after school - and there is a cost associated to them. However, they are not covered by WTC as he's a fencing instructor, not a registered childmnder. The after school club and breakfast club however, are registered.0 -
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The childcare element is to pay for childcare/ before/after school, at weekends & during school holidays whilst you are at work.
It is not to pay for extra curricular activities and sports clubs.0 -
activity after school club...and get tax credits for it? this is what the tax credits link says so a bit confusing....for things such as karate or other...?
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits/start/who-qualifies/children/approved-childcare.htm#1
How old is the child?0 -
just thought i would check...thankssubsoniccoyote wrote: »The childcare element is to pay for childcare/ before/after school, at weekends & during school holidays whilst you are at work.
It is not to pay for extra curricular activities and sports clubs.0 -
Maths & English would still be extra curricular. If it's not on the curriculum for the school it's classed as extra.
The childcare element is also not available to those sending kids to a private school or tutor.0
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