Information for carers

Why?  Because company run childcare schemes save employees money.  And because childcare vouchers are now tax and National Insurance free, more and more working parents will want to take advantage of the financial benefits of childcare vouchers as a means of paying for their childcare.

As a carer accepting childcare vouchers is a cost-effective way for you to increase your customer base, and it doesn't cost you a penny to join. The scheme is simple: childcare vouchers are given to parents by their employers as part of their regular salary package. The vouchers, which are equivalent to cash, are then used by parents to pay you for the care you give to their children.
Vouchers come in two forms.  Parents can choose paper vouchers, which they will hand to you as payment for the care you provide or they can opt for electronic vouchers which they pay directly into your bank account from an online account.   Which ever voucher type is used - you have the reassurance that payment is not only guaranteed but will be made quickly and easily via electronic transfer by Sodexo Pass, a world leader in voucher scheme management.

Sodexo Pass Ltd is part of the Sodexo Alliance - the world's largest Food and Management Services organisation. Present in 76 countries, the group saw consolidated revenues of 11.7 billion Euros in 2005.

Sodexo Pass International's expertise lies in being able to offer bespoke solutions through vouchers and smartcards to the private and public sectors.   Childcare, meals, food, petrol, training courses, healthcare, eye care, travel and gift are just some examples of the types of schemes Sodexo Pass manages in 27 countries worldwide.