There’s also extra help for you if you have got children or an adult who depends on you financially.

How much you can get depends on your household income, but these grants don’t usually have to be repaid. 

• if you have one child 85% of your childcare costs, up to a maximum of £179.62 per week
• if you have two or more children 85% of your childcare costs, up to a maximum of £307.95 per week 
• Parents’ Learning Allowance £1,821 
• Adult Dependants’ Grant £3,190