• Before joining the scheme please check that the scheme is beneficial to you by using the HMRC Calculator

• Once you have done this all you need to do is complete the Salary Sacrifice Agreement, which gives the MOD permission to pay part of your salary as vouchers, and post it back to Sodexo.  It is important that you check your details carefully, particularly your Service Number and NI Number. If these are incorrect we will not be able to process your application for vouchers.

• All paper work should be received by Sodexo by the last day of the calendar month in order to be able to start your salary sacrifice in the following month. This means that Sodexo can issue you with childcare vouchers within 5 working days of pay day.

• In order to spend your vouchers, you will need to provide us with details of your carer. If they already accept Sodexo vouchers, we simply need their name and Sodexo account number on your salary sacrifice form. If they are not yet registered with Sodexo, give them a copy of the Information for Carers leaflet and ask them if they will accept vouchers as payment.

• They then need to complete the Carer Registration form, and give it back to you together with a copy of their registration certificate. You will be able to spend your vouchers after we have received these forms and registered your carer.

• If you have opted for e-vouchers then you will receive 2 welcome emails from Sodexo, these will contain your username and password, which you will need to access your e-voucher account.

• You will receive an email to confirm your e-vouchers have been credited to your account; you will then need to transfer the vouchers to your registered carer, either by a one-off payment or standing order.

We have also developed a ‘family account’ into which more than one adult (each with parental responsibility for the child) can receive their vouchers, simplifying payments and minimising administration. Contact us for more details.