Income support unfairly treated?

pinkhouse95

Thank you!! Where did you find this information??

tomtontom

pinkhouse95 wrote: »

There is only 2 nurseries in my area as we're in a rural village and I have done a placement in both, I currently do unpaid administration work for my mum as she is self employed and as we're still living with her however this covers the cost for our rent, so would also have to take into consideration this onto of outstanding child care fees I imagine private childminders are quite expensive would I even get help towards this or is it only nurserys

As above, can one of your benefit dependent friends not set up as a childminder?

You clearly want the best for your child, so you'll appreciate the value of not being dependent on benefits. If the Jobcentre can help you I would take every opportunity possible - it might not always feel like it, but it will be worthwhile for your family's future.

pinkhouse95

Setting up as a childminder can take years, you need to get registered with ofsted child proof your home I know I will not get childcare expenses paid for if a friend is doing this…

pmlindyloo

pinkhouse95 wrote: »

Thank you!! Where did you find this information??

Here's the legislation.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1097/regulation/2/made

pmlindyloo

pinkhouse95 wrote: »

There is only 2 nurseries in my area as we're in a rural village and I have done a placement in both, I currently do unpaid administration work for my mum as she is self employed and as we're still living with her however this covers the cost for our rent, so would also have to take into consideration this onto of outstanding child care fees I imagine private childminders are quite expensive would I even get help towards this or is it only nurserys

You can receive help with child care through tax credits.

You would need to be working 16 hrs a week.

See here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tax-credits-entitlement-tables-working-at-least-16-hours-and-paying-childcare/tax-credits-entitlement-tables-working-at-least-16-hours-and-paying-childcare

The child care provider would need to be ofsted registered.

pinkhouse95

Oh yes you did sorry my mistake.

bloolagoon

Do working mothers get paid for 52 weeks? I had 39 as standard in my head for some reason.

Also OP why are you not claiming SMP as its more than income support.

As for the rest I don't think they can make you do so many visits. Were you unemployed before and on some back to work scheme? I can't see why your advisor is acting this way.

thorsoak

As there appears to be a dearth of childminders in your area - have you thought about training to become one yourself? That way, you would be earning money/giving a service/and still looking after your little one yourself!

dippy3103

bloolagoon wrote: »

Do working mothers get paid for 52 weeks? I had 39 as standard in my head for some reason.

Also OP why are you not claiming SMP as its more than income support.

As for the rest I don't think they can make you do so many visits. Were you unemployed before and on some back to work scheme? I can't see why your advisor is acting this way.

They don't get paid for 52 weeks. They can be on m/l fir 52 weeks if they can afford to go without pay for the last 13 weeks. So actually you are getting more than a working Mum.

How about looking for work where there is a workplace nursery?

dinkytoy

pinkhouse95 wrote: »

There is only 2 nurseries in my area as we're in a rural village and I have done a placement in both, I currently do unpaid administration work for my mum as she is self employed and as we're still living with her however this covers the cost for our rent, so would also have to take into consideration this onto of outstanding child care fees I imagine private childminders are quite expensive would I even get help towards this or is it only nurserys

Does the job center know that you are doing unpaid work?