There are lots of different funding available to parents/carers to help towards the cost of childcare.
Apply for 2 Year Old Funding
Here you will find the 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.
Funded Childcare for 2 year olds
Information on childcare funding for families with 2 year old children in receipt of certain benefits 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 (15 Hours)
Information on childcare funding available to parents of 3-4 year olds
3-4 year old childcare funding for working families (30 Hours)
Information on additional 15 hours 3-4 years childcare funding for working families
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.
Working families funding and parental leave
Information on if you are on parental leave i.e maternity, paternity, adoption leave
Working Families Funding for Foster Carers
Information here on if you are a foster carer and wanting to claim the working families 30 hours funding
Starting a new job
Information on when to apply for the working families funding if you are starting a new job
