Documentation
Your Antenatal Appointments
The schedule of NHS antenatal appointments and scans offered during pregnancy, and what each one covers.
Birth Registration
How and when to register your child’s birth, a mandatory step before claiming certain support.
Child Benefit
A regular payment to help with the cost of raising your child, and why claiming early matters.
Child Development Review (2 to 2½ years)
A universal health and development review for your toddler.
Getting a Child's Passport
How to apply for a UK passport for your baby or child.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for Children
Financial support if your child has a long-term health condition or disability.
Free School Meals
How to check if your child qualifies for free school meals.
Free School Transport
Support to help get your child to school safely if you live far away.
Funded Childcare for 2-Year-Olds
Funded early education hours for 2-year-olds in families claiming certain benefits or on a low income.
Funded Childcare for 3 to 4-Year-Olds
Funded early education hours for children of working parents.
Funded Childcare for Working Parents from 9 Months
Funded childcare hours for working parents, from when a child is 9 months old.
Healthy Start Scheme
Support to buy healthy food, milk, and vitamins for your family.
Routine Immunisation Schedule
The routine vaccinations offered to your child to protect them from serious diseases.
Maternity Allowance
Support for those who do not qualify for Statutory Maternity Pay.
Statutory Maternity Leave
How and when to tell your employer about your maternity leave.
Statutory Paternity Leave
How and when to notify your employer about taking paternity leave.
Applying for a Primary School Place
How to apply for a primary school place for your child.
Help with School Clothing Costs
Local council support to help cover the cost of school uniforms.
Shared Parental Leave and Pay
How you can share time off work and statutory pay with your partner.
Sure Start Maternity Grant
A one-off payment to help with the costs of having a child.
Tax-Free Childcare
Government top-ups to help working parents pay for childcare.