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Help with the cost of paying for approved childcare - Tax-Free Childcare, 15 and 30 hours childcare, childcare vouchers, Learner Support.
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New data finds half a million children already benefitting from 15 hours extended childcare offer as applications open for tens of thousands more from today.
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