Students with children
Facilities and services
The University does not have its own childcare facilities but the Students' Union runs a Baby Equipment Service for Students
For information about registered and approved childcare provision available in Newcastle see Newcastle City Council's Families Information Service
For further information about children's activities, general parenting tips, family health and schooling take a look at our Childcare Resources section .
Tax Credits
If you are a student from the European Union and your partner is an EU national working in the UK, then you will be eligible for Tax Credits.
If you are uncertain about your eligibility:
- see the Government student finance information
- call the Tax Credits Helpline on 0845 300 3900
- talk to the Student Advice Centre who may be able to confirm whether you meet the residency requirements
Free Early Learning for 3 & 4 year olds
All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours of free early education for 38 weeks of the year. There are a number of different types of early education providers that can offer the free entitlement such as day nurseries, private nursery schools, preschools and playgroups, accredited childminders and Sure Start Children's Centre’s. Although there's no guarantee of getting a place with a particular provider, your Local Authority should take your preference into account wherever possible. There’s no voucher or grant involved- just check with your local Family Information Service (FIS) that the provider is registered to offer the entitlement.
