Childcare Voucher Schemes close to new applicants soon due to the introduction of the Government’s new Tax-Free Childcare scheme. Employees who are currently in receipt of Childcare Vouchers are unaffected. Staff currently considering signing up for Childcare Vouchers should be aware that they are required to register by 28 February 2018 to receive their first vouchers in March, before the changes come into effect from 6 April 2018.
Further information can be found on the Childcare Office webpages here and questions can be directed to the Childcare Office at tel. 01223 (3)32249 or email:childcare@admin.cam.ac.uk.
There is also information on the Government’s website here, including a calculator to help identify which scheme may be more beneficial for individuals.