Petition
Include Tier 2 visa holders in the 30 hours/15 hours funded childcare scheme
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
Tier 2 visa holders are skilled professionals who contribute significantly to the UK economy. They are actively employed, pay taxes—including National Insurance and Income Tax—and often work in essential sectors such as healthcare, engineering, IT, and education.
This exclusion is unfair and discriminatory, as the 30 hours of funded childcare is not a welfare benefit like Universal Credit or Housing Benefit. It is a targeted support measure for working families to help with childcare costs and support early years education, regardless of their background. Denying Tier 2 visa holders access to this support contradicts the very aim of the policy: to enable working parents to maintain employment and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Skilled worker visa holders & UK taxpayers eligible for Childcare Benefits
Timeline
| 29 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Aug 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
7 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Sep 2026.