Public funds

[Mii]

Hi,

I have applied for ILR (postal application) and am waiting for for the outcome. I have a three year old child who attends private nursery. The nursery sent a form for us to fill for nursery funding for 3 years in Scotland. Please if we accept the funding will it classed as public funds or benefits. I work and my wife who is my dependant works as well. We have been paying the nursery fees in full and am more than happy to carry on paying. I have told the nursery that it will be classed as benefits but was told that its not.
Please correct me if am wrong.
Any answers wi be great.

[Casa]

The nursery are correct. This isn't a Public fund.

[Mii]

Thank you Casa. I wasn't sure and didnt want to break any rules.

[Casa]

You should also be aware that once you have ILR you can claim child benefit as long as it's in your name only & child tax credit and working tax credit in joint names. If you claim in this way, it won't affect your wife's visa applications in the future.

[Mii]

Thank you Casa. Very much appreciated.