30 hour Funding

You may be able to get 30 hours of free childcare a week through the Free Childcare for Working parents scheme.

Who can get free childcare?

To be eligible for free childcare for working parents, you (and your partner if you have one) will need to be in work or about to start a new job.  You (and your partner) will also need to earn over a certain amount. 

You will need a National Insurance number to apply. 

When to apply

You can apply for 30 hours of free childcare from when your child is 23 weeks old. 

Valid Code

Whilst your child is in nursery, you will need to provide the school with a valid code each large term.  If you no longer have a valid code, your child will not be eligible for 30 hours and the school will not receive the required funding. 

Check your eligibility here