Early Years Funding
Some 2 year old children, depending upon eligibility and all 3 and 4 year old children are entitled to free early education and childcare for 15 hours per week for 38 weeks of the year. Additional hours can be accessed at a fee and will depend on availability. The 15 hours can be taken across a minimum of two days or can be used for morning or afternoon sessions. Ideally, we like to offer 3 X 5hr days to resemble that of school structure to support children in becoming familiar with this ready for when they do transition to primary school. Additional to the universal funded hours offer and dependent upon the eligibility criteria, some children will qualify for 30hrs funding per week for 38 weeks of the year. This can be taken across a minimum of 3 days or used for sessional care.
Support with covering childcare costs.
Tax-Free childcare is a scheme created by the government in which working parents are supported in covering the cost of childcare; providing you with 20% of your childcare fees.
For more information on how much money you could save and whether you meet criteria then please visit the link below
Claiming 2, 3 & 4yr old funding.
For further information on eligibility for funding or to apply - Please follow the link below
Childcare Choices | 30 Hours Free Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More | Help with Costs | GOV.UK
For 2, 3 & 4 year old children accessing the universal funded 15 hours only, we like to offer this as 3 X 5hr days at 9:30am - 2:30pm. We feel that this gives children structure alongside that of a school day, preparing them early for their full days at school. We do also offer other variables in how hours can be used to suit children and parents/carers which can be discussed and agreed.