Entitlement

15 hours free childcare

All children in England get 570 free hours per year. It’s usually taken as 15 hours a week for 38 weeks of the year.

30 hours free childcare

Please note: We have limited spaces for 30 hours free childcare.

You may be able to get up to 30 hours free childcare (1,140 hours per year).

If you’re eligible for the extra hours, you sign up online to get a code to give to your childcare provider to reserve your place. You’ll get the extra hours once the next term starts.

For further information please visit https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-and-education-for-2-to-4-year-olds.