A Guide to Our Payment Options

We understand that securing your child's place in our enriching programs involves thoughtful considerations, and we are committed to making the process as seamless as possible. That's why we have compiled a set of top tips that will guide you through various payment options:

Tax-Free Childcare

We’re pleased to offer fully integrated Tax-Free Childcare payments through our booking system!

What is Tax-Free Childcare?

Tax-Free Childcare is a government scheme that helps families with the cost of childcare. For every £8 you pay in, the government contributes an additional £2 – giving you £10 to spend on childcare. For example, if you deposit £80, the government will top this up with £20, giving you £100 to use towards your JAG bookings.

And the best part? Around 99% of families are eligible. Learn more and check your eligibility on GOV.UK

How to Use Tax-Free Childcare with Junior Adventures Group

Setting up Tax-Free Childcare is now easier than ever, thanks to our booking system's integration. If you haven't already registered an account with us, please do that here.

Here’s how to get started linking your HMRC account in our booking system (please skip Step 1 if you already have a HMRC account):

Step 1: Apply for and create your HMRC account via https://www.gov.uk/get-tax-free-childcare

Step 2: Link Junior Adventures Group in your HMRC account

Sign in at gov.uk/sign-in-childcare-account
Select your child’s profile and click ‘Add Childcare Provider’
Search for Junior Adventures Group using the club name, postcode or Ofsted registration number. You can find these details using the search function on our website, here.
Select and confirm

You can repeat this for any additional children.

Step 2: Connect your HMRC account to our booking system

Log in to your JAG account
Go to Account > Account Details
Find the HMRC card and click ‘Connect Account’
Sign in to authorise the connection

Once completed, your Tax-Free Childcare balance will appear in your account and will apply automatically to your bookings — including any existing ones.

Managing Your TFC Payments

No more manual payments: Once linked, your TFC payments are automatically applied to eligible bookings.
Avoid duplicates: If you previously had a standing order set up, please cancel it to avoid duplicate payments.
Top-up and track balance: Go to Account > Account Details in our booking system to view your TFC balance or top up via HMRC.

Childcare Vouchers

If paying via Childcare vouchers, you can easily locate the necessary code by clicking here to link your voucher account with JAG. Please note that the options labelled 'Energy Kidz' or 'Fit For Sport' on your voucher account are still valid, as they reflect our previous company names, and payments can still be processed. After completing these steps, please allow up to 7 working days for the payment to be reflected in your JAG account. To avoid any overdue balance, we recommend sending your childcare voucher at least 5 working days before the payment due date.

Late Bookings

The term 'Late Booking' is for bookings made between 2pm - 3pm on the day that you require childcare. Any bookings made prior to this will need to be booked via your account.

Late bookings will have a separate booking reference number starting with ‘PS' and will appear separately in your account. For this reason, they will need to be paid separately via your regular payment method.

Universal Credit

If you're looking to claim Universal Credit, we require an upfront booking and payment on your JAG account. You can obtain a 'tax letter' for proof of payment by emailing our Customer Experience Team at hello@junioradventuresgroup.co.uk.

Upon receiving the tax letter, promptly upload it to your Universal Credit journal. If eligible for reimbursement, the Universal Credit team will process the claim accordingly.

Student Finance

For students, we encourage you to explore the possibility of Student Finance by contacting your college/university or reaching out to CCG via email at info@ccgpay.co.uk or a call to 08004880961.

Once eligibility is confirmed, please inform our customer experience team at hello@junioradventuresgroup.co.uk.

The MOD's Wraparound Childcare (WAC) Scheme

Are you a Service personnel member looking for support with your childcare costs? The MOD's Wraparound Childcare (WAC) scheme provides funding for children aged 4-11, covering up to 20 hours per week of wraparound childcare during term time. Junior Adventures Group (JAG) accepts payments through the WAC scheme. This benefit is available to all our military families, ensuring your children receive high-quality care and enriching experiences at any JAG location. The allowance can be used with any Ofsted-approved (or equivalent) childcare provider who accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. While the WAC allowance is considered a taxable benefit by HMRC, the scheme takes care of the additional tax and National Insurance liabilities by grossing up the payments, ensuring you receive the full benefit without extra financial burden. Visit https://aff.org.uk/advice/education-childcare/mod-wraparound-childcare-wac-scheme/ for more information.

To get started:

Create an account and book with JAG via our online system here.
Select your dates required for the month and choose your payment method as Tax-Free Childcare.
Confirm your bookings to generate your invoice for reimbursement. This will be sent directly to your primary contact email address.
Record each child on JPA here.
Check your eligibility and decide between a Tax-Free Childcare account or salary sacrifice childcare vouchers, using tools like the GOV.UK childcare calculator.
Apply for a TFC account for each child and wait for activation.
Register each child using the registration form on the Defence Intranet or Defence Connect.
Claim your WAC funding by paying for childcare from your TFC account and submitting your JAG invoice to claim through the WAC claims calculator on the Defence Intranet or Defence Connect.

Be sure to consider any potential impacts on your tax and benefits position. For comprehensive details, visit Discover my Benefits – wraparound childcare.

Take advantage of the WAC scheme today at Junior Adventures Group and ease the cost of childcare!

We understand that navigating payment options can be overwhelming, but please know that we're here to make it stress-free for you. By following these top tips, you can confidently manage your payments, be it through childcare vouchers, late bookings, Universal Credit Claims, or Student Finance. At JAG, we are committed to transparency and efficiency, so you can focus on enjoying exciting adventures with your child. For further details and assistance, please click the button below. We look forward to continuing to provide enriching experiences for your child, and we appreciate your trust in us!