30 hours childcare

You may have heard a lot about the 30 hours childcare but what is it?

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The Government calls this entitlement 30 hours extended childcare. It is a Government scheme to provide childcare support for children aged 3 and 4 to help working parents and carers.

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You can check with HMRC whether you are eligible and apply online through www.childcarechoices.gov.uk or by phone on 0300 123 4097.

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A child is eligible the term after their 3rd birthday.

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1st January & 31st March

Your child can take their place at the Beginning of Summer Term, on or after the 1st April

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1st April & 31st August

Your child can take their place at the Beginning of Autumn Term, on or after the 1st September

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1st September & 31st December

Your child can take their place at the Beginning of Spring Term, on or after the 1st September