Funding for eligible working parents: for children aged 9 months to 3 years (expanded hours funding)
From September 2024 working parents, may be eligible to receive up to 15 hours per week of funded childcare, up to a maximum of 570 hours per academic year, for children aged 9 months to 3 years. From September 2025, this funding increases to 30 hours per week for eligible children.
Eligible parents can access expanded hours funding from the term after the child turns 9 months.
Parents must apply for expanded hours funding through the government website and must complete an online application form to determine eligibility.
If you are eligible, you will receive a unique code which must be shared with your childcare provider.
Eligibility must then be re-confirmed every 3 months, as prompted by HMRC or the childcare provide.
Assuming other eligibility is met you will be able to take up a place for your child in line with the dates below, assuming your chosen childcare provider has availability.
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A child born between; |
Can take up a funded place from the start of the summer term following the child turning |
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1 January and 31 March |
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1 April and 31 August |
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1 September and 31 December |
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We recommend you contact your chosen childcare provider as early as possible to secure a place.