Funding Information
Our registration reference number is 113139.
For children that are, or will be 2 years old this term, please check their eligibility for 2-year-old funding online via the citizen’s portal Devon.cc/tyf
The working entitlement funding for 2, 3 and 4 year olds is available for eligible families.
Please set-up or visit your Gateway Account (https://childcare-support.tax.service.gov.uk/par/app/trialmessage) to apply or reconfirm. If you are unsure if you are entitled to the working entitlement, please check the Eligibility Criteria:(https://www.gov.uk/check-eligible-free-childcare-if-youre-working?step-by-step-nav=f517cd57-3c18-4bb9-aa8b-1b907e279bf9).
It is important that you allow good time as any queries with new applications or reconfirmations could cause delays meaning that you will not be able to use it for the upcoming term and will be charged for any sessions your child attended.
The three deadlines throughout the year when codes must be received by, if you want to use it for the following term:
- Before the 31 st August if you wish to use it for the Autumn term (September - December)
- Before the 31 st December if you wish to use it for the Spring term (January – March)
- Before the 31 st March if you wish to use it for the Summer term (April – August)
If you have a code that needs to be reconfirmed every 3 months it is your responsibility to log into your Gateway Account (https://childcare-support.tax.service.gov.uk/par/app/trialmessage) and check.
If you are newly eligible or are given a new code at reconfirmation, you need to take your 11-digit code to your provider who will complete a verification check and then confirm your funded space.
When eligibility ends, children who have accessed the working entitlement can continue to access their entitlement in the grace period. However, newly eligible children or those who start at a new setting cannot start to use the working entitlement funding in the grace period if they are no longer eligible.
As part of the eligibility check with HMRC, you will be asked if you would like to register for Tax Free Childcare.
You cannot register for Tax Free Childcare if you are in receipt of Universal Credit, Tax Credits or Childcare Vouchers. If you do register, your benefits may be stopped and it can take several weeks to reinstate.
If you have problems accessing the system or completing your check, please call the HMRC Helpdesk on 0300 1234 097 (your provider and Devon County Council cannot assist with new applications or reconfirmations).
You may be able to access further help with childcare costs. Please visit the Best Start In Life Website for more information.
