After over a year of filling in forms, gaining qualifications and meeting a certain organisation’s high standards…

That means you can now use your childcare entitlements to get money off your bookings with us. 

Stoked? We are too!!

But like most things, it’s not all that straightforward so we have created a little ‘how to’ for all our parents depending on which scheme makes the most sense for you!

What lessons can I book under the scheme?

You can currently use your funding entitlement to pay for our Holiday Clubs, which includes Easter, May half-term, Summer and so on. Both Easter and May Half Term Holiday Clubs are open to book and the new scheme will apply.

You can book your child’s spot using your funding as soon as dates go live on our website. But the steps you take may be slightly different depending on which scheme you’re using. 

Hopefully you’ll soon be able to pay for after-school clubs this way too. We’ll keep you posted!

How can I pay using my childcare entitlements?

This depends on which scheme you’re eligible for. More details below:

Tax-free childcare

The Tax-Free Childcare scheme is available for working parents with children aged 11 or under. Eligible families can get up to £2000 per child per year towards out-of-school childcare costs.

This includes our Holiday Skate Clubs and soon to include After-School Clubs 🎉

💡Read how Tax-Free Childcare works

How to book using Tax-Free Childcare

First, you’ll need to set up a Tax-Free Childcare account on the gov.uk website. 
You will book a place on our website and pay for it through the gov.uk platform.

1️⃣Book a place on our website using the code EDV261

2️⃣ Add money to your account
(You’ll get £2 for every £8 you deposit, capped at £500 every three months.)

3️⃣ Choose The Skate Club from the list of registered providers HERE.
If your provider is not listed please email info@theskateclub.com and we can add them for you.
(Select the location of the club you want to book at – BACA or Eastbrook.)

4️⃣ Make a payment to book your space

Your space is only confirmed once payment has been made

Childcare Vouchers

This scheme preceded Tax-Free Childcare and is no longer open to new applicants. But if you joined before October 2018, you may be able to use your Childcare Vouchers to book with us. Available until your child turns 15.

Heads up! Some providers’ vouchers expire. If you’ve been saving some up and that’s happened, you may be able to reclaim the vouchers.

💡Read how Childcare Vouchers work

How to book using Childcare Vouchers

1️⃣ Book a place on our website using the code EDV261

2️⃣Log into your Childcare Voucher account
(This will be with a third-party provider chosen by your employer, not the gov.uk website.)

3️⃣Use our registration ID for the relevant voucher provider

4️⃣Enter your payment details 
(You can choose how much you want to pay using your vouchers.)

Your space is only confirmed once payment has been made

Universal Credit for Childcare

Families receiving Universal Credit can now claim up to 85% of childcare costs for children under 17. You’ll need to pay for your bookings up front, then report them to Universal Credit to get the money back.

We can provide the documents you need to prove your booking with us.

💡 Read how Universal Credit for Childcare works

How to book with Universal Credit

1️⃣ Book via our website and pay for your booking upfront

2️⃣ Keep proof of payment or contact us for a letter to prove your booking

3️⃣ Submit your claim via your Universal Credit account

4️⃣ Receive reimbursement in your next Universal Credit payment

Do you still have questions about how you can make the most of our Ofsted Scheme? Email us on info@theskateclub.com and we will do our best to help. You can also find more details HERE on the government website.

Getting approved by Ofsted is no mean feat (just look at the bags under our eyes 😂) – so, we’re beyond proud of this milestone.

Not only does it show how seriously we take the development and well-being of our skaters. It also ensures we can make the sport accessible to more budding young skaters and ease the burden of childcare costs on their hard-working parents (aka, you).  

Skateboarding is for anyone and everyone, and The Skate Club are dedicated to making is as easy and accessible to participate. If there is anything you think we should be looking into to make it even better please email your ideas to info@theskateclub.com. 

Until next time! 

Jack and The Skate Club Crew