There is lots of different funding available to parents/carers to help towards the cost of childcare.
Apply for 2 Year Old Funding
Application for 2 year old funding for families in receipt of certain benefits
Funded Childcare for 9 months to 23 months old for working families
Childcare funding for eligible working parents whose children will be 9 months or older by the 31 August to receive 15 hours childcare, starting from September 2024.
Funded Childcare for 2 year olds
Childcare funding for families in receipt of certain benefit or on a low income.
2 year old childcare funding for working families
Information on childcare funding for working families with 2 year old children
Funded Childcare for 3 - 4 Year Olds
Information on childcare funding available to parents of 3-4 year olds
3-4 year old childcare funding for working families
Information on additional 15 hours 3-4 years childcare funding for working families
Changes to Childcare Funding
Information about upcoming changes to childcare funding
Frequently asked questions for parents
What entitlements are available and which ones might I be able to use?
There are several different entitlements available, which have different eligibility criteria.
Before a provider considers an application to the SEN Inclusion for children aged 3 and 4 years old, they should first determine if the child is eligible for a disability access fund payment.
