IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON CHILDCARE FUNDING

If you wish to claim funding for your child, you must apply for a code by the end of the month before a new term starts. For example, if the term starts on 1 September you must apply by 31 August. Providers may ask for a code before this deadline.

Further details can be found on the Government website:
https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-childcare-if-youre-working

IMPORTANT DATES

When to apply for 15 hours free childcare

You can apply from when your child is 23 weeks old.

When your child is 9 months old	When you can get your hours from	When to apply
1 September to 31 December	Term starting on or after 1 January	The term before 1 January
1 January to 31 March	Term starting on or after 1 April	The term before 1 April
1 April to 31 August	Term starting on or after 1 September	The term before 1 September

When to apply for 30 hours free childcare

You can apply from when your child is 2 years and 36 weeks.

Your child’s 3rd birthday	When you can get your hours from	When to apply
1 September to 31 December	Term starting on or after 1 January	The term before 1 January
1 January to 31 March	Term starting on or after 1 April	The term before 1 April
1 April to 31 August	Term starting on or after 1 September	The term before 1 September