Funding

As registered childminder I am able to offer the funded hours. I will discuss this with families, and how it works during your initial visit with me.

*Please note that the funding we receive from the local authority only covers the education we provide; therefore, a voluntary contribution fee will be charged to cover additional costs such as snacks, lunch, milk (over 1 year olds), and outings (this is part of our weekly routine)* 

 

30 Hours Funding 

For eligible working families in England of children aged 9 months to 4 years.

Eligible working families can apply for 30 hours of childcare to use from the term after their child turns 9 months until they reach school age.

Parents need to apply for the working families funding, via the Best Start in Life website,  30 hours childcare for eligible working families in England | Best Start in Life and pass the reference number onto their childcare provider  (Childminder, Nursery or Pre School) the term before their child starts childcare. Failure to do this will result in funding being unavailable until the following term.

 

Application deadline –

 If my child turns 9 months old between  I can access 30 funded hours from  And I need to apply by
1 January to 31 March Term starting on or after 1 April 31 March
1 April to 31 August Term starting on or after 1 September 31 August
1 September to 31 December Term starting on or after 1 January 31 December

 

2 Year Funding for families receiving support

15 hours during term time available for children aged 2 years. 15 hours early learning for families in England receiving some additional forms of support – 15 hours for 2 year olds receiving support | Best Start in Life

15 Hours Funding for All  3 & 4 year olds

15 Hours Funded Childcare for  3 & 4 year olds, starting the term after your child turns 3. You do not need to apply for an eligibility code to receive the 15  hours funding.