19/06/2024

How Barracudas eases the financial strain

School holidays are a time of excitement and adventure for children, but they can also bring additional financial strain and stress for parents.

Balancing work commitments with childcare responsibilities over the holidays can be challenging, both in terms of time and money. Barracudas offers a number of ways to help make holiday childcare more affordable whilst delivering trusted and reliable solutions and amazing experiences!

Understanding strain of school holidays

The school holidays can be financially demanding for families, with parents often having to juggle work commitments alongside the need to provide care and entertainment for their children. Additionally, the unpredictability of work schedules and the need for flexible childcare options further complicate matters. Recognizing these challenges, Barracudas has implemented various initiatives to make school holiday childcare more accessible and affordable for parents.

Early booking offers

One of the ways Barracudas helps parents save money on school holiday childcare is through early booking offers. Always launching at our lowest prices, we continue to offer discounted rates, with prices increasing in increments as we get closer to camp. By booking in advance, parents can take advantage of significant savings. If you book summer activities now, you can save up to £64! With summer camps opening soon, these prices will be increasing as spaces book up, our top tip is to book now to take advantage of great savings! This not only provides financial relief but, by ticking school holiday plans off your list of things to do, also means you'll avoid the last minute panic later on.

Maintaining summer 2023 prices

We know most family outgoings have jumped up over the past year. We're pleased to offer parents the same weekly rate as our main prices from this time last year. This stability is invaluable for families navigating the financial uncertainties of school holidays, especially with other household costs having risen over the past year.

Maximizing savings with Tax-Free Childcare and Childcare Vouchers

As all our camps are Ofsted registered, parents have the option to pay for their child's place at Barracudas using Tax-Free childcare or Childcare Vouchers. These schemes enable families to save significantly on childcare costs by allowing you to pay for childcare out of your pre-tax income. By using Tax-Free childcare or Childcare Vouchers, you can effectively reduce your out-of-pocket expenses, making school holiday childcare more affordable.

Tax-Free Childcare is a government scheme that allows eligible parents to receive up to £2,000 per child, per year, towards childcare costs. By paying for Barracudas' childcare services through this scheme, parents can save a substantial amount on their overall childcare expenses, providing valuable financial relief during the school holidays.

Similarly, Childcare Vouchers are provided by employers as a tax-efficient way for employees to pay for childcare. By opting to use Childcare Vouchers to cover Barracudas' childcare fees, parents can maximize their savings and stretch their childcare budget further. This allows families to access high-quality childcare services without compromising on affordability.

Recommend a Friend offer

We know how important personal recommendations are and like to reward our bookers for spreading the word about us to their friends, families and colleagues.

Whether you've previously booked with Barracudas or are new to the experience, you can get great savings by recommending us.

For each friend who books with Barracudas based on their recommendation, parents will receive £20 off their next booking, and their friends will also enjoy £20 off their booking. This not only encourages word-of-mouth referrals but also provides tangible benefits for both existing and new customers. Through our Recommend a Friend offer, we reward parents for sharing their positive experiences, further enhancing the affordability of their childcare services.

Flexibility

Barracudas prioritizes flexibility, understanding that parents' schedules can vary from week to week. Our flexible booking options allow you to choose specific days or weeks of childcare that fit in with your work commitments. Whether you need full-time care or just a few days of support, Barracudas offers childcare arrangements can be tailored to suit your individual needs.

A full day of fun!

Barracudas recognizes the importance of flexibility for parents' busy schedules. That's why we offer a full day of fun with standard hours from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, providing comprehensive childcare coverage to suit your working day.

We also offer Early and Late Clubs for additional flexibility, extending the hours from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Our extended hours are ideal for those early or evening meetings and the good news is, you can add them right up to the day before they're due to join us at camp.

Money back guarantee for first time bookers

We offer a no-quibble Money Back Guarantee if you’re booking a child into Barracudas for the first time. We’re sure they’ll have a great time, but to put your mind at rest, we promise to refund your booking - all of it - if they don’t!

You can have peace of mind that your child will be enjoying fun activities, meeting new friends and making memories leaving you to focus on your day. That's maximum fun for them and peace of mind for you.

Navigating the financial strain of school holidays can be daunting for parents, but we are committed to making childcare more affordable and accessible. Through early booking offers, flexible payment options, preferential rates, and incentives like our Recommend a Friend program, Barracudas has a host of options to help parents.