2 year olds |
3 and 4 year olds |
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Find out more: Free 15 hours a week for looked after children (subject to availability)
Eligible term after second birthday |
Find out more: Free universal 15 hours a week for all 3 and 4 year olds
Eligible term after third birthday |
3 and 4 year olds |
4 and 5 year olds |
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Find out more: Free extended 30 hours a week for working parents (subject to availability)
Eligible term after third birthday |
Find out more: Begin reception class academic year (September) after fourth birthday
Statutory school age is the term after the fifth birthday |
Other financial help with childcare costs (opens a new window)Early Years Pupil Premium (opens a new window) |
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What are the benefits for me and my child?
This is a very important stage for your child's development. Early education means they will:
- learn
- play with friends
- experience new activities
- get ready for school
You don't have to be working to get free childcare but you might choose to:
- take up a college course
- go back to work
- get ideas on how to help your child learn and play
- or just have more time for other things!