Help with childcare and family costs
We offer financial support to help with the cost of childcare, grants for school-age children and advice for getting into work
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Free early learning and childcare
Find free early learning and childcare for children under 5 years old
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Childcare bursary
Help towards the cost of your childcare, while you train or start work
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Free school meals and uniform grant
How to apply for free school meals and Islington’s uniform grant
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Year 12 bursary
Financial help for students moving from Year 11 into full-time further education
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Flexible Breaks Fund
Payments to help give parents or carers a break from their caring role
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Paying for childcare
Find out about childcare fees and see if you can get help with childcare costs
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Healthy Start
Healthy Start can help those that are pregnant or have young children and are on a low income to buy healthy food and baby formula
Related information
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Tax-free childcare
You can get up to £500 every 3 months, up to £2,000 a year, for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare
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Parenting and family support
Practical help and advice for all families in Islington
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Housing
Repairs, help with finding a home, get information on your tenancy or lease
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Tax credit calculator
Find out how much in tax credits you could get
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Jobs and careers
Apply for jobs, apprenticeships, get help finding work
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Money and debt advice
Advice and support to help you manage your money, debt and other finance matters