Some families who meet set criteria are able to access funded childcare for 2 year olds for 15 hours per week during term time. Families are also eligible for the funding if the child is looked after by the Local Authority and/or accessing the Early Years Support Pathway. If you think you may be entitled and would like more information and/or find out how to apply please speak to a memeber off staff or alternatively you can contact the Family Information Service on 0800 18 303 17

From September 2025 some children of working families may be eligible for 30 hours per week of free childcare during term time. Please use the following link for more information and to check if your child is eligible.

https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/childcare-early-years-education

PLEASE NOTE IT IS PARENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK ELIGIBILITY FOR 30 HOURS FUNDING AND TO RECONFIRM ELIGIBILITY AS AND WHEN REQUIRED.

All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours per week of free childcare from the term after their third birthday.

A child born on or between	Will become eligible for funding from
1 April and 31 August	1 September following their 3rd birthday
1 September and 31 December	1 January following their 3rd birthday
1 January and 31 March	1 April folloeing their 3rd birthday

 

The funding only applies during term time and not during school holidays unless agreed with management.

If your child attends another child care setting and therefore their total attendance exceeds 15 hours per week you can choose which setting you would like the funding to be allocated to. Any additional sessions will be charged at our normal rates.

Please note: Funding is applied for the first 15 or 30 hours your child attends.