Childcare Vouchers

The University has a Childcare Voucher scheme, which is a tax-saving initiative for staff. The Childcare Voucher scheme can save you money on any kind of registered childcare including childminders, nannies, nurseries, breakfast and after school clubs, play schemes and summer camps, as well as the care element of boarding schools.

The provider of our scheme is Sodexo SayCare Pass. The scheme they offer is completely paperless and hassle free.

Childcare Vouchers are offered through a salary sacrifice scheme. This means that it is a voluntary benefit scheme, whereby you are allowed to nominate part of your monthly salary payment, in return for Childcare Voucher Credit with Sodexo SayCare Pass.

The amount you will save will depend on how much tax and national insurance you pay. We advise that you make use of the Savings Calculator on the HMRC website to see exactly how much you will save, in addition to reading the frequently asked questions information sheet for some financial illustrations.

The amount of your salary that you nominate as part of this scheme will not be subject to Tax and National Insurance deductions, allowing you to take up to £55 per week (£243 per month) in Childcare Voucher credit and you will receive tax and national insurance exemption on any value taken up to this amount.

In order to qualify for this scheme:

You must have a formal contract of employment with the University

• You must be the parent, or have parental responsibility, for a child under 15 years of age (16 or under if child(ren) is registered disabled).
• Your childcare provider must be state registered and willing to register with Sodexo SayCare Pass.

The Sodexo SayCare Pass website contains detailed information on everything you need to understand before agreeing to join the scheme. We recommend that you read all the information carefully before registering for the scheme.

Contacts

To register, contact Sacha Nicol or Heather McEwan.

Sacha Nicol, HR Adviser
Tel: +44 (0) 1224 43 7084
Email: sacha.nicol@abdn.ac.uk

Heather McEwan, HR Coordinator
Tel: +44 (0) 1224 43 7084
Email: h.m.mcewan@abdn.ac.uk

Useful Links

• HMRC Childcare Page
• HMRC Childcare Indicator
• Ofsted Voluntary Register