TAX-FREE CHILDCARE FOR WEST MIDLANDS POLICE

West Midlands Police is the second largest police force in the country, covering an area of 348 sq miles and serving a population of almost 2.63 million. The region sits at the heart of the country and covers the major cities of Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton and the busy districts of Walsall, Solihull and Dudley.

The force is made up of 8,220 police officers, supported by 3,979 police staff, 966 special constables and 495 police community support officers.

West Midlands Police was listed in The Times’ Top 50 Where Women Want to Work survey in 2006. The force is proud of its employee-centric initiatives, including the ability to take a career break, help for pregnant women and flexible working hours.

Among these benefits are Busy Bees Childcare Vouchers, an effective and efficient way to save money on childcare. Under the scheme, West Midlands Police employees are able to exchange part of their salary for childcare vouchers, which are exempt from tax and National Insurance Contributions.

“Busy Bees provided excellent publicity for the launch of the scheme, with a wide range of marketing materials and publicity roadshows at police stations across the Force” said Barbara Phelps, HR department at West Midlands Police.

“We’ve now been with Busy Bees for more than four years and the scheme is still running strong, with new parents coming on board all the time, as they know Childcare Vouchers can save them money on the cost of childcare.”

Busy Bees Childcare Vouchers can be redeemed against any form of registered or approved childcare, including nurseries, nannies, au pairs, pre and after school clubs and holiday schemes. Employers are also able to save on National Insurance Contributions.

For further information on Busy Bees Childcare Vouchers and how your company can benefit from implementing the scheme, call 08000 430 860.