Early years entitlement guidance for 2 year olds
Children of eligible parents can access up to 15 hours of funded childcare and early education for up to 15 hours per week (38 weeks per year). If eligible, your child could get up to 15 hours a week of funded childcare and early learning in…Early years entitlement guidance for 3 and 4 year olds
Universal early education for all 3 & 4 year olds All three and four year olds are entitled to up to 15 hours of funded early education a week (38 weeks per year) until they either go into reception or reach compulsory school age (the term following…Early years entitlement guidance for under 2s
Working parent entitlements for children under 2 years Children under 2 years of eligible working parents will be able to access up to 15 hours of funded childcare (38 weeks per year) from September 2024. Further information is available the following sections:Financial support for families
This section has information on a range of financial support available to families. If you are struggling with your family's finances please visit our Cost of Living support page. Alternatively, you can browse the information on financial support within the sections provided.Money for families on benefits or low incomes
On this page you will find some useful information on money for families on benefits or low incomes, including details of services available, related guidance pages and quick links to helpful websites.Money for childcare
Everyone seems to be talking about the cost of childcare these days. And it’s true, childcare isn’t cheap. Fortunately there are lots of options out there to suit you, your child and your budget. Better still, there’s more financial help available than you might imagine.…Help towards childcare costs
There are many different schemes and grants available to parents for help towards childcare costs. Help is available for Free Childcare and Education, Working Parents and Students Parents.