Funding for all 3 and 4 year olds: universal entitlement funding
All 3 and 4-year-olds in England are entitled to access Universal funding, the term after the child’s 3rd birthday. This funding entitlement continues until the child starts a Reception Class place in a maintained, free school or academy.
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.
You do not need to apply for a unique code from HMRC or the local authority in order for your child to access universal hours because this is a universal entitlement for all 3 and 4 year-olds.
To access a place, please seek advice from your chosen childcare provider
Universal funding entitlement
Every child in England is entitled to a maximum of 570 hours of funding per year, to be taken over no fewer than 38 weeks in any year. Children become eligible for universal funding from the start of the term after their 3rd birthday.
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If your child’s birthday is between |
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1 January and 31 March |
1 April |
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1 April and 31 August |
1 September |
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1 September and 31 December |
1 January |
Coventry Business, Sufficiency and Funding Team
Address: Coventry City CouncilPO Box 7097
Coventry
CV6 9SL