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Funded childcare for children from 9 months to 4 years old
Parents or carers of two year olds who meet the criteria can apply for a funded early learning place to fund childcare sessions for 15 hours per week flexibly, 38 weeks of the year from the term after their second birthday.
Every 3 and 4 year old child is entitled to 15 hours per week of funded early years provision, for 38 weeks per year from the term after their third birthday.
Families meeting a specific criteria will be able to claim an additional 15 hours funded childcare on top of the existing 15 hours already available to all 3 and 4 year olds.
Information about the different types of financial support available to help with the cost of childcare and who is eligible.
