Funding for eligible working parents: for children aged 9 months to 35 months (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 35 months. 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 provider.
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.