Help available at Woodpeckers with childcare costs:
For information about changes to government childcare support visit:
https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
Funding for 9 month olds. Working parents may qualify for this 15 hours a week funding.
https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2024/07/26/how-to-claim-15-hours-free-childcare-code/
Funded 2 year olds (15 hours weekly). Availiable to access the term after your child turns two. You may qualify if you get income support, income based job seekers allowance, child tax credit over £545 but not working tax credit or other qualifying allowances. Available for working parents.
Link to eligibility for 2 year old funding
Funded early learning for 3 & 4 year olds
All three and four year olds are entitled to 15 hours of government funded early education for 38 weeks of the year. This applies until they reach compulsory school age (the term following their fifth birthday). Working parents may also be able to claim an extra 15 hour funding towards childcare costs.
Funded early learning places give your children the best start in life. Through learning and playing with other children in a safe and structured environment, they’ll have a head start when they begin school.
More information about funded early learning is available on the government website.
Link to Funded early education for 3 and 4 year olds
