Childcare Funding Simplified for Babies and Toddlers 9-24 Months
30 Hours Childcare Funding For Working Families
Starting September 2025, families will benefit from an additional 15 hours of childcare support. Eligible working parents can apply for up to 30 hours of funded childcare each week, from when their child is 9 months old until they start school. This expansion aims to ease childcare costs during the work week, providing valuable support for families.
Settling Sessions
Stretched Funding Hours
We understand how important it is to balance work and family life. That's why we're pleased to offer you the chance to ‘stretch’ your funded hours across up to 51 weeks instead of the usual 38 weeks. This allows you to use fewer hours each week over a longer timeframe. This flexible option helps your little one stick to a consistent routine, while also fitting in with your family's unique schedule and commitments. Check out the examples below!
15 Hours
Of stretched funding for working families
Traditionally allocated over the 38 weeks of term time, you have the option to extend this schedule to cover a 51-week period. By doing so, the weekly hours adjust to approximately 11.17 hours.
30 Hours
Of stretched funding for working families
If you’re eligible for 30 hours of childcare funding, you can choose to stretch this for up to 51 weeks. In this case, your weekly hours would be around 22.30 hours.
Tax-Free Childcare: Your Guide to Saving on Nursery Costs
What is Tax-Free Childcare?
Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) is a valuable government scheme aimed at helping working parents with the cost of childcare, including nursery fees and out-of-school care. Eligible for families with children up to 11 years old, and up to 17 years for children with disabilities, TFC offers significant financial support:
- Up to £2,000 per child per year
- Up to £4,000 per year for children with disabilities
How does Tax-Free Childcare work?
For every £8 you contribute to your TFC account, the government adds £2, offering up to £2,000 per child annually. To qualify, each parent needs to earn a minimum equivalent to 16 hours a week at the national minimum wage but less than £100,000 annually.
Settling Sessions
We understand that the settling-in period is important, and the initial days can bring a mix of emotions. To support you and your child during this transition, we provide flexible settling-in sessions, ensuring everyone feels at ease and comfortable.
