Access child benefits, free school meals, cost help, activities, Family Hubs and more.
Only one person in the household can claim but there’s no limit to how many children you can claim for. Claim child benefit.
A one-off payment of £500 which you can claim towards the cost of having a child. Check if you’re eligible for the Sure Start Maternity Grant.
All children from Reception to Year 2 are eligible for free School Meals. If you have a child in Year 3 or above, find out more and fill out our application form.
If you are more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk. The England-wide scheme means those eligible, will be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it to use in UK shops and supermarkets which accept Mastercard. The prepaid benefit will be added onto this card every 4 weeks. Find out how to apply.
Our Northumberland Communities Together Team can connect you to support in your area. Call 01670 620015 9am-6pm, 7 days a week or email: NCT@northumberland.gov.uk.
Both schools and community organisations have a wide range of pre-loved uniform available. Please check with your local school office first. Otherwise get in touch and we can point you in the right direction. Speak to the team on 01670 620015 - 9am to 6pm 7 days a week.
Northumberland Holiday Provision helps children, young people, their parents and carers to have fulfilling, active, fun-filled school holidays. It is mainly for those who receive free school meals and families who may need a bit of extra support. The fully funded holiday activities mean children and young people will be able to fill their holidays with adventure as they make friends, learn new skills and create memories.
Northumberland Holiday Provision would love to see how you are spending your holidays, so follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @NlandTogether and share your holiday using our hashtags #weareNland, #haf2024. Find out more, including how to book .
Leading Link manages the Northumberland Holiday Provision on behalf of Northumberland County Council.
Family Hubs currently provide a wide range of support for children aged 0-5 and their families. The Family Hubs will now be available to all young people extending the age range to 0-19 and to 25 for anyone with additional needs (SEND).
The Hubs are in the heart of your community, with midwives, health visitors, early years and mental health professionals, youth workers, and more - including relationship and parenting programmes, and financial advice – brought together in a friendly one-stop-shop. Family Hubs also offer online and virtual services and sessions. Find out what's on at your local family hub.
Get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children. Claim tax-free childcare
Eligible working families in Northumberland with 3 and 4 year old child(ren) can receive 30 hours of free childcare a week. Visit Childcare Choices for more information
Families in Northumberland who have 2 year old children and are on certain benefits can get 15 hours of free childcare a week. All families with children aged 3 and 4 can also access 15 hours of free childcare a week. Visit Childcare Choices for more information
You may be able to claim back up to 85% of your childcare costs if you’re eligible for Universal Credit, with up to £646 back each month for one child or £1,108 for 2 or more children. Find out more about claiming back childcare costs. If you would like to make sure you’re getting the right benefits for your family speak to one of the Northumberland Communities Together team on 01670 620015 - 9am to 6pm 7 days a week.
Contact Onecall - 01670 536400 email: onecall@northumberland.gov.uk - 24 hour service, 365 days a year. If you have speech or hearing difficulties, you can use Relay UK to contact us by dialling 018001 01670 536400 you can find more information about Relay UK here.
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