15 Hours Funded Childcare for Eligible Children Aged 9 Months to 2 Years

Eligible working families may be entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare per week during term time (up to 570 hours per year) for children from 9 months old until they turn 3.

15 Hours Universal Funding for 3 & 4-Year-Olds

All children in England become eligible for 15 hours of funded early education per week from the term after their third birthday, regardless of household income.

30 Hours Extended Childcare for Working Families

Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months and over may be entitled to up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week during term time (up to 1,140 hours annually). Eligibility is determined by HM Government and must be reconfirmed every three months where applicable.

Tax-Free Childcare

Eligible families can receive up to £2 for every £8 paid into their Tax-Free Childcare account, up to £2,000 per child each year (or up to £4,000 for eligible disabled children). These funds can be used towards nursery fees and other approved childcare costs.

Support Through Universal Credit

Families receiving Universal Credit may be able to reclaim up to 85% of eligible childcare costs, subject to government limits and individual circumstances.