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If your employer is 'insolvent' this means it cannot pay its debts - your rights if this happens, claiming money owed to you, where to get advice

• Overview

  Your employer is insolvent if it cannot pay its debts. They might: make…

• Your rights

  You have different rights depending on whether your employer: makes you…

• What you can get

  What money you’re entitled to depends on: how long you were employed what…

• Apply for money you're owed

  You’re eligible to apply if: you were an employee you’re a UK or EEA…

• After you apply

  It usually takes up to 6 weeks to get your payment but can take longer.…

Help with the cost of paying for approved childcare - Tax-Free Childcare, 15 and 30 hours childcare, Early Learning for 2 year olds, childcare vouchers, Learner Support.

• Find out what 'approved childcare' is

  You can get help with the cost of childcare through: Tax-Free Childcare…

• 15 hours free childcare for 3 and 4-year-olds

  All 3 to 4-year-olds in England can get 570 free hours per year. It’s…

• 15 hours free childcare (Early Learning for 2 year olds)

  Your 2 year old can get 15 hours a week of free childcare if: you live in…

• Universal Credit and childcare costs

  You may be able to claim back up to 85% of your childcare costs if you’re…

• Childcare vouchers and other employer schemes

  The following schemes are closed to new applicants: childcare vouchers…

• Help with childcare while you study

  School or sixth form You could get weekly payments through Care to Learn…

How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application

• Overview and fees

  You may be eligible to apply to ‘register’ as a British citizen if you’re…

• You were born on or after 1 January 1983

  How you apply depends on where you were born. You were born in the UK or a…

• You were born before 1 January 1983

  Read the guidance to check if you can apply. Fill in the form to apply…

• After you’ve applied

  You’ll get a letter confirming your application. It can take up to 4…

If you live in England and work you may be able to get free childcare for a child aged 9 months to 4 years old. Check if you're eligible and how and when to apply.

Sixth form, further education (like college), higher education (like university), apprenticeships and skills based training available.

• Updated: 5 August 2025

The age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales is 10 years old. Children are treated differently from adults, are dealt with by youth courts and sent to special secure centres for young people.

• Updated: 11 October 2023

Find out what vocational or academic courses and qualifications are available at schools, colleges and sixth forms in your area

Find the discounts and concessions that are available in your area for travel to school sixth form or college through your local council website

• Updated: 5 March 2025