How 5 minute task helped me save £230 a month on childcare and 800,000 parents are still missing out

AS a mum of three kids all requiring various forms of childcare, saving money is one of my top priorities.

But it was only last year that I decided to take the plunge and open a tax-free childcare account – and immediately saved myself thousands of pounds a year.

I now can’t believe it took me years to open an account and I’d urge other mums to take the time as soon as possible.

With one child...