Childcare fees &
Early Education Entitlement funding
Current Childcare fees
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Early Education Entitlement Funding- Understanding childcare funding
The early years entitlements are:
- the 15 hours entitlement for eligible working parents of children from 9 months to 2 years old (new entitlement from 1 September 2024)
- the 15 hours entitlement for eligible working parents of 2-year-old children (new entitlement from 1 April 2024)
- the 15 hours entitlement for disadvantaged 2-year-olds
- the universal 15 hours entitlement for all 3 and 4-year-olds
- the additional 15 hours entitlement for eligible working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds
The entitlement hours are up to 15 hours of childcare a week over 38 weeks of the year (equivalent to a maximum of 570 hours a year), or, for 3 and 4-year-olds, up to 30 hours of childcare a week over 38 weeks of the year for qualifying children of working parents (equivalent to a maximum 1,140 hours a year). From September 2025, eligible working parents of children aged 9 months and above will be able to access 30 hours (over 38 weeks a year) from the term following their child turning 9 months to when they start school.
September 2024 - 9 month plus funding
From 12th May 2024 applications open for families who believe they meet the criteria for support with their childcare fees . For those who are eligible there is a maximum of 15 hours of free childcare or early education for 38 weeks.
A total of 570 hours per year, that you can use flexibly with one or more childcare provider.
April 2024 2 year funding
April 2024 - For families in England, receiving some forms of support. With 2-year-old children 15 hours of free childcare or early education for 38 weeks.
To be able to take up 15 hours of free childcare for your two-year-old you or your child must meet the eligibility criteria.
A total of 570 hours per year, that you can use flexibly with one or more childcare provider.
Universal funding 3 year olds
For families in England with a 3-year-old or 4-year-old child.
15 hours of free childcare or early education for 38 weeks, which is stretched over 51 weeks of the year at New beginnings.
A total of 570 hours per year, that you can use flexibly with one or more childcare provider.
Extended funding 3 year olds
Early Education Entitlement Funding- Understanding childcare funding in 2024 and 2025
9 Months to 2 years
From September 2024, 15 hours childcare support will be extended to eligible working parents of children from the age of 9 months to 3-year-olds.
From September 2025, eligible working parents of children under the age of 5 will be entitled to 30 hours of childcare a week.
2 years to 3 years
Currently Some eligible parents of 2-year-old children may also be entitled to 15 hours childcare support, if they receive some additional forms of government support.
From April 2024, eligible working parents of 2-year-olds will be able to access 15 hours childcare support.
From September 2025, eligible working parents of children under the age of 5 will be entitled to 30 hours of childcare a week.
3 years plus
All parents and carers of 3 and 4-year-olds are entitled to 15 hours a week childcare support with registered childcare providers. Eligible working parents and carers of children aged 3-4 can also get an additional 15 hours childcare support, bringing their total up to 30 hours a week
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