Hampshire Childcare and Family Information Team (Cfit)

Publications for parents and carers 2012 - 2013

The following leaflets, booklets and fact sheets are FREE to Hampshire parents and carers. Some of these publications are available by download only and in Portable Document Format (PDF). To be able to view and print out the documents, Adobe Reader needs to be installed on the computer. To save a file to the hard drive, right click on the link and choose the Save option.

For hard copies of publications to be posted out contact the Childcare and Family Information Team on 0845 603 5620 (or email childrens.services@hants.gov.uk).

For organisations and agencies that support families who require bulk supplies of resources please complete this form 12 kB and send to: childcare@hants.gov.uk.

Childcare and early years education

Title	Description
Hard copies and downloads
Childcare choices - what's on offer? 722kb	A parents’ guide to early learning and childcare (0-16 years)
Looking for childcare? Help is at hand 232kb	The Childcare and Family Information Team can help you find appropriate childcare
Home from home 653kb	What can a childminder offer your family?
Downloads only
Childcare Checklist - Choosing childcare for your under five 2mb	What to ask pre-schools, day nurseries and childminders
Childcare Checklist - Childminders 2mb	What to ask a childminder when considering placing your child in their care
Childcare Checklist – Choosing childcare for your school age child 1mb	What to ask breakfast clubs, after school clubs, holiday playschemes and childminders
Starting School in Hampshire 2mb	A guide for parents/carers and practitioners to help ensure the best possible start to school for Hampshire's children

Paying for childcare

Title	Description
Hard copies and downloads
A Guide for Parents	Help if looking for work, on low pay or claiming benefits
Child tax credit and working tax credit - An introduction	What tax credits are, who can get them and how to claim. (April 2012)
Working Tax Credit - Help with the costs of childcare	A guide explaining help with the costs of childcare for parents. (April 2012)
Information for childcare providers (Tax Credits)	Advice if you provide childcare for parents claiming help through tax credits. (April 2012)
Other types of help you could get (Tax Credits)	Other help you could get if you get Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit. (April 2011)
Downloads only
Care to Learn	Childcare support for young parents in college or training
Paying for childcare - help from your employer	Information regarding Childcare Vouchers
Work at least 16 hours per week? 1mb	Information regarding the ‘childcare element’, Working Tax Credit
A guide to Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit	A guide explaining in detail what tax credits are, who is eligible and how to claim. (April 2012)
An Introduction to Universal Credit 101 kB	A guide to help prepare future claimants for the changes that Universal Credit will bring (April 2013)
Universal Credit and your family 105 kB	Quick guide about the help provided to Universal Credit claimants with children (April 2013)
Universal Credit and other benefits 111 kB	Quick guide about other benefits that are changing alongside Universal Credit. (April 2013)
Financial Help Factsheets: Colour 3mb & B&W print friendly 2mb	Information regarding financial support available for families

Services for Young Children

Hampshire Childcare and Family Information Team (Cfit)

Publications for parents and carers 2012 - 2013

Childcare and early years education

Paying for childcare