The Government may help pay for childcare for your child

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2-3 years olds of working families and families receiving government support are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare now.

 

3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours and if you meet certain criteria an additional 15 hours of funded early education each week for 38 weeks of the year.

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The deadline for parents to receive a Working Entitlement Code for the Autumn term is 31st August.

 

Upcoming improvements to funding​

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From Sept 2024 - funding for 9 and 23 months old: 15 hours
Up to 15 hours for eligible working families in with a child between 9 and 23 months old.

The deadline for parents to receive a working entitlement code for the Autumn term is 31st August. 

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From Sept 2025 - funding for 9 month to school age: 30 hours
Up to 30 hours for eligible working families with a child from 9 months old up to school age.

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Find out more (including eligibility) ...

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For more details, please feel free to discuss your eligibility with Claire.

 

Note there is a deadline each term, please ask for further details of the exact dates.

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Tax credits and tax free childcare are available to assist working parents with childcare costs.

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For more information please visit - http://childcarechoices.gov.uk

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Please visit here or contact Claire Heslop, our manager from more information.

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Note
Government funding doesn't cover the costs of consumables, extra hours and additional services.

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That’s why we may ask you to contribute towards the other essentials and extras, like meals, toiletries and enhanced activities that make Daisy Chain such a special place.

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The summary below is from the Government's Childcare Choices: