Funded Childcare

Starting from April 2024, existing childcare support will be expanded in phases. By September 2025, most working families with children under the age of 5 will be entitled to 30 hours of childcare support.

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Currently all 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours childcare support with eligible working parents being entitled to 30 hours a week

From April 2024, eligible working parents of 2-year-olds will be able to access 15 hours childcare support.

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From September 2024, 15 hours childcare support will be extended to eligible working parents of children from the age of 9 months to 3-year-olds.

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From September 2025, eligible working parents of children under the age of 5 will be entitled to 30 hours of childcare a week.

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A child is eligible for the childcare fund the term after their eligible age:-

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• Spring Term – Your child’s eligible age must fall between 1st September and 31st December

• Summer Term – Your child’s eligible age must fall between 1st January and 31stMarch

• Autumn Term – Your child’s eligible age must fall between 1st April and 31st August

 

You can check eligibility for Childcare Support at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.

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* Please note funded hours do not cover any meals, additional services or extras within the session. Please ask us for further information.