We estimate that there are 1.3 million families with qualifying childcare that are eligible for Tax-free Childcare in the UK in 2019/20. This estimate has been revised from the 1.5 provided previously following updates to the survey data and methodological improvements.<\/p>
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Current forecasts for the next five years can be seen in the table below.<\/p>
<\/strong><\/p> <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 2019/20<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 2020/21<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 2021/22<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 2022/23<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 2023/24<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Number of Eligible Families with Qualifying Childcare (Millions)<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 1.3<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 1.3<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 1.3<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 1.2<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 1.2<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>"}
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