15.—(1) Relevant child care charges are calculated by aggregating the average weekly charge paid for child care for each child in respect of whom charges are incurred [F1and rounding up the total to the nearest whole pound].
This is subject to [F2paragraphs (1A) and (2)].
[F3(1A) In any case in which the charges in respect of child care are paid weekly, the average weekly charge for the purposes of paragraph (1) is established—
(a)where the charges are for a fixed weekly amount, by aggregating the average weekly charge paid for child care for each child in respect of whom charges are incurred in the most recent four complete weeks; or
(b)where the charges are for variable weekly amounts, by aggregating the charges for the previous 52 weeks and dividing the total by 52.]
(2) In any case in which the charges in respect of child care are paid monthly, the average weekly charge for the purposes of paragraph (1) is established—
(a)where the charges are for a fixed monthly amount, by multiplying that amount by 12 and dividing the product by 52; or
(b)where the charges are for variable monthly amounts, by aggregating the charges for the previous 12 months and dividing the total by 52.
(3) In a case where there is insufficient information for establishing the average weekly charge paid for child care in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (2), an officer of the Board shall estimate the charge—
(a)in accordance with information provided by the person or persons incurring the charges; and
(b)by any method which in the officer’s opinion is reasonable.
(4) If a person—
(a)has entered into an agreement for the provision of child care; and
(b)will incur under that agreement relevant child care charges in respect of child care during the period of the award,
the average weekly charge for child care is based upon a written estimate of the future weekly charges provided by that person.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 15(1) substituted (6.4.2003) by The Working Tax Credit (Entitlement and Maximum Rate) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/701), regs. 1, 14(2)(a)
F2Words in reg. 15(1) substituted (6.4.2003) by The Working Tax Credit (Entitlement and Maximum Rate) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/701), regs. 1, 14(2)(b)
F3Reg. 15(1A) inserted (6.4.2003) by The Working Tax Credit (Entitlement and Maximum Rate) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/701), regs. 1, 14(3)