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Sure Start Maternity Grant is a £500 payment to help with the costs of a new baby: what you'll get, eligibility and how to apply (claim form SF100).

• Overview

  You could get a one-off payment of £500 to help towards the costs of…

• What you'll get

  A Sure Start Maternity Grant is £500 and you do not have to pay it back.…

• Eligibility

  Usually, to get a Sure Start Maternity Grant you must have no other…

• How to claim

  You can claim from 11 weeks before the week your baby is due. The latest…

The law does not say an age when you can leave a child on their own, but it's an offence to leave a child alone if it puts them at risk

Childcare Grants for full-time students in higher education - grants, CCG1, CCG2 forms, how to apply, eligibility

• Overview

  You may be eligible for help with your childcare costs if you: are a…

• What you'll get

  The amount you’ll get depends on: your household income the number of…

• Eligibility

  To qualify for a Childcare Grant all the following must apply: you’re a…

• How to apply

  To apply for a Childcare Grant follow these steps: Apply online as part of…

Search for Sure Start Children's Centres near to your home to find out about daycare and parenting advice

Childcare for your children before and after school - after-school clubs, breakfast clubs, homework clubs, childminders