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When can my Child start free Nursery Education?
Three year olds will be able to start a free nursery place in the September, January or April following their third birthday.
Your child's birthday must be before:
31 March will be eligible for free nursery education from the Summer Term (April)
31 August will be eligible for free nursery education from the Autumn Term (September)
31 December will be eligible for free nursery education from the Spring term (January)
These are the cut off dates. If your child's birthday is for example on the 1st or 2nd January and the term starts on the 5th January I am afraid their funding will not start until the Summer Term after Easter because they have passed the cut off date of 31st December.
How many funded hours can my Child have?
Your child is entitled to a maximum of 15 hours per week for 38 weeks of the year. Approved providers include childminders, playgroups, pre-schools and day nurseries that are registered and inspected by OFSTED. Parents can choose which provider they would like their child to go to, as long as they have places available.
Your child may be entitled to 30 hours funding, you can find out on the link below if you are eligable.
2 Year Old Funding
If you as a parent have any doubts as to whether you are eligable or 2 year old funding or EYPP please refer to Link to government website here you can access an eligibility checker. You will need to submit certain information and will be given a reference number if you are eligible which you can put on your funding form.