Funding for eligible working parents: for children aged 3 and 4 years (extended 30 hours funding)
In addition to the 15 hours per week that all 3 and 4-year-olds are entitled to, some parents will also be eligible to receive an additional 15 hours per week, bringing the total to a maximum of 30 hours per week over 38 weeks. This combined with universal funding provides a maximum of 1140 hours per academic year for eligible children.
Parent will need to meet certain criteria. for these additional hours and must complete an online application form to determine eligibility. The application can only be completed by the parent.
Parents must re-confirm their eligibility every three months as promoted by HMRC or their childcare provider
Once a child has started a Reception Class place in a maintained, free school or academy, they are no longer entitled to receive Early Education Funding. In some circumstances where the child remains in a PVI nursery or attends an independent school they may continue to access this funding until they reach compulsory school age, which is the term after their 5th birthday.