15 hours for funded 2, 3 & 4 year olds and 30 hours childcare for qualifying 3 & 4 year olds
All 3 & 4 year olds are eligible for 15 hours of free childcare from the term following their 3rd birthday. For funded 2's, it is the term following their 2nd birthday. See the table below to find out when you can start claiming your child's entitlement.
Child's Birthday | When you can claim |
1st January - 31st March | From 1st April |
1st April - 31st August | From 1st September |
1st September - 31st December | From 1st January |
Fees are payable at the beginning of the term. As you are paying to reserve your child's place on our register, you are still required to pay when your child misses sessions due to sickness or holidays. Fees are charged at £18 per session.
Fees are payable at the beginning of the term. As you are paying to reserve your child's place on our register, you are still required to pay when your child misses sessions due to sickness or holidays. Fees are charged at £15 per session.