Discover how you can continue to claim child benefits even after your child turns 16! HMRC will automatically stop the payment on 31 August after their 16th birthday.
However, if they continue in approved education or training, then you can continue to claim for them.
What is approved education?
Approved education must be full time and be an average of at least 12 hours per week of supervised study or course-related work experience. This can include –
- A levels or similar, for example Pre-U, International Baccalaureate
- T levels
- Scottish Highers
- NVQs and most vocational qualifications up to level 3 – excluding intermediate and advanced apprenticeships
- home education – if it started either before your child turned 16 or after 16 if they have special educational needs and disabilities
- traineeships in England
What you need to do?
As long as your child fulfils the criteria above if you need to do the following –
- If they are 16 or 17, youc an tell them using the online service here (click Start Now)
- If they are 18-20, you can access the CH297 form here.
If they are leaving full time education you can complete the CH459 online form here.
If you’re entitled to it, just make sure you claim it. You can find more information about it here.
If you get stuck!
If you have any questions or need support, please contact us now.