15 and 30 hours free childcare | Childcare Funding
Helping pay for your childcare
But there are a range of Government schemes open to parents that can make nursery affordable – and we will do everything we can to help you understand the choices and access the funding that you might be eligible for.
Tax-Free Childcare
You can get up to £500 every 3 months (£2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare
15 hours free childcare
Eligible 2-year-olds can get 15 hours of free childcare per week (570 hours per year), usually taken over 38 weeks. Eligibility may depend on your circumstances.
30 hours free childcare
Eligible working parents can get up to 30 hours of free childcare per week for children aged 9 months and over (1,140 hours per year), used flexibly throughout the year.