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Region
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Select your UK region for free hours (TFC is UK-wide).
England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
Check free hours as of September 2025
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See future rules for free hours (TFC unchanged).
Household Type
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Select your household type.
Single Parent
Couple
Parent 1
Work Status
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Choose your current work situation.
Employed
Self-employed
Not working
Hours/week
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Average hours over the last 3 months.
Income (£)
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Adjusted net income after tax, e.g., £25,000.
Self-employed < 12 months?
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If yes, minimum income rules may not apply.
Yes
No
Parent 2 (if couple)
Work Status
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Choose your current work situation.
Employed
Self-employed
Not working
Hours/week
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Average hours over the last 3 months.
Income (£)
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Adjusted net income after tax, e.g., £25,000.
Self-employed < 12 months?
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If yes, minimum income rules may not apply.
Yes
No
Special Circumstances
On maternity/paternity leave
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Eligible if returning within 31 days for TFC.
Receiving statutory sick pay/benefits
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E.g., Carer’s Allowance.
Receiving Universal Credit/Tax Credits/Vouchers?
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Affects eligibility for both schemes.
Yes
No
Have NI number?
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Required for both schemes.
Yes
No
Children Details
Enter details for each child (up to 5).
Child 1 DOB
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Enter as DD/MM/YYYY, e.g., 15/03/2023.
Disabled?
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Eligible for £4,000 TFC if on Disability Living Allowance.
Child 2 DOB
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Enter as DD/MM/YYYY, e.g., 15/03/2023.
Disabled?
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Eligible for £4,000 TFC if on Disability Living Allowance.
Child 3 DOB
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Enter as DD/MM/YYYY, e.g., 15/03/2023.
Disabled?
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Eligible for £4,000 TFC if on Disability Living Allowance.
Child 4 DOB
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Enter as DD/MM/YYYY, e.g., 15/03/2023.
Disabled?
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Eligible for £4,000 TFC if on Disability Living Allowance.
Child 5 DOB
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Enter as DD/MM/YYYY, e.g., 15/03/2023.
Disabled?
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Eligible for £4,000 TFC if on Disability Living Allowance.