Tax-free childcare vouchers
In October 2018, the government Tax Free Childcare (TFC) scheme replaced the University childcare scheme.
Existing members of the University childcare voucher scheme have remained in the old scheme, but no new applications are permitted. In July 2025 the provider is changing from EdenRed to Reward Gateway through their My Lifestyle platform - members have been emailed with instructions; and more information including paying carers and adjusting amounts is in our Childcare vouchers guide. Existing members will continue to have access to Edenred to manage their accounts.
What is the new Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) scheme?
Under TFC, eligible families will receive 20% of their annual childcare cost, up to a maximum of £10,000 of registered childcare, giving a maximum saving per child up to the age of 12 of £2,000 (or £20,000 of registered childcare giving a maximum saving per disabled child of £4,000 up to the age of 17).
For more information please visit Childcare Choices. You can also read money saving expert guide to childcare voucher versus tax free childcare.
For existing members of pre-2018 Childcare Voucher Scheme: To log into your Edenred account, please use this link.