Petition · Department for Education
Make all households with income under £200,000 eligible for free childcare
Closed
547 signatures
What the petition asks
Under current UK policy, families where each parent earns just under £100,000 totalling nearly £200,000 are eligible for 30 hours of free childcare. In contrast, a single-income family earning just over £100,000 does not qualify for this benefit.
We believe the current rule unfairly excludes single-income families earning just over £100,000, while dual-income households earning £198,000 still qualify. We think that changing and allowing all households with income under £200,000 to be eligible for free childcare would encourage people to work harder without facing a financial penalty for exceeding the cap. It could also ensure they continue contributing more tax to the economy while receiving the same support as higher-earning dual-income families.
Timeline
| 6 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Aug 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
547
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
6 Feb 2025
Closed
6 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 3 Aug 2026.