Do not remove the 10% wear and tear allowance for childminders from April 2026
Retain the 10% wear and tear allowance for childminders, or introduce an equivalent alternative that reflects the additional household costs of providing regulated childcare from home and helps ensure childminding remains financially sustainable.
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- 18 MAR 2026Government respondedHM TreasuryGovernment reply
Childminders, like any other business, can continue to get full tax relief on the business proportion of their expenses.
Read full response - 29 JAN 202610,000 signatures reachedEligible for a government response
- 27 JAN 2026Petition opened for signaturesCreated by Ashleigh Crouch
Background
Childminders provide essential home-based childcare for families, including babies, siblings, children with additional needs, and parents needing flexible or wraparound care. They work from their own homes, so their workplace is also their family home. We believe the 10% wear and tear allowance recognises unavoidable household costs such as utilities, cleaning, equipment use, and general wear. We think removing it risks making childminding financially unsustainable and reducing childcare availability for families.