If you\u2019ve still got unused childcare vouchers and were wondered where you can redeem them for your kids, then let us help. Whilst the Childcare Voucher scheme is closed to new applicants, existing voucher users can usually still use them (as long as they joined in time and keep meeting the scheme rules).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So\u2026 where can you actually spend Childcare Vouchers at the moment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The obvious choice would be with us at FunTech. If you\u2019re still in the Childcare Voucher scheme, you can usually use your vouchers to pay (in full or part) for approved holiday clubs \u2013 including FunTech\u2019s Ofsted-registered tech and coding camps<\/a> (and all virtual \/ online options).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s some more detail\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Childcare vouchers are designed to pay for approved childcare. That usually means childcare that\u2019s registered or regulated (or approved through a registered agency) and is genuinely childcare rather than a \u201cnice extra\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They\u2019ve been commonly used for things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In other words: not limited to nurseries. A lot of parents can use vouchers for wraparound care and holiday childcare too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the classic use case: regular childcare while you work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Think:<\/p>\n\n\n\n That awkward \u201cschool finishes at 3:15pm\u201d problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vouchers can often be used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is where vouchers can feel like a lifesaver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the provider is registered as childcare, vouchers can often go towards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A handy rule of thumb: if it\u2019s a legitimate childcare setting (not just a one-off activity), you\u2019re often in the right territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some clubs look like \u201cactivities\u201d, but can still qualify if they\u2019re registered appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Examples can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Again: the key is whether they\u2019re registered as childcare and recognised as approved childcare.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n This catches people out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even when something is great for your child, it may not count as approved childcare. In general, vouchers can\u2019t be used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, if it\u2019s basically \u201cschool\u201d (or an in-school extra), vouchers usually won\u2019t apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use this simple 3-step check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if your question is vouchers, it\u2019s worth knowing many families now compare vouchers with other support options, such as schemes that help with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re unsure which option gives you the best value, it\u2019s often worth doing a quick comparison based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you realise vouchers can sometimes be used for certain holiday clubs and camps, a fun idea appears:<\/p>\n\n\n\n What if your childcare spend doesn\u2019t just \u201ccover the day\u201d\u2026 but also builds real confidence?<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why many families look for structured holiday childcare where children:<\/p>\n\n\n\n FunTech offers coding and tech education for children and teens aged 7 to 17, including holiday courses and camps alongside term-time learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parents often choose FunTech because it ticks two boxes at once:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Childcare that\u2019s genuinely useful and learning that feels exciting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s what tends to stand out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n And for parents who like flexibility, FunTech also offers a Camp Swap style approach, so plans don\u2019t have to feel locked in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to keep it simple, start here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you\u2019d like childcare spend to double as a future-friendly investment, take a look at FunTech\u2019s courses and camps<\/a> to find the best match for your child\u2019s age and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat childcare vouchers can (and can\u2019t) cover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The big list: places you can spend childcare vouchers nowadays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1) Day-to-day childcare<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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2) Wraparound care<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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3) Holiday childcare<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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4) Activity-based clubs that register as childcare<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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What you can\u2019t spend childcare vouchers on<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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How to check quickly (before you book)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A quick note on newer childcare support schemes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Making vouchers go further: when childcare also builds skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Where FunTech fits in<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Next step: use your vouchers with confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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