Our focus, every day is the children and families we serve. The cost of living continues to be a challenge and we appreciate that childcare costs can be a source of worry.

The UK government offers a range of schemes to help lighten the financial load. Here’s our guide to tax-free childcare and funded hours and how to access them.

When you come to visit us, our teams will be happy to talk you through the options available. Alternatively you can contact us on 02087642564.

Tax-free childcare

We accept tax-free childcare payments. These are intended to help cover the cost of childcare for working families of children 0-11 years, and in some cases older children. You can use this support alongside the free, government-funded hours entitlement.

Changes to funded childcare from April 2024

On 15th March 2023, the government announced plans to increase access to funded childcare hours to include younger children. The phased introduction of this plan begins in April 2024 through to September 2025.

From April 2024, children aged two are to receive 15 hours of funded childcare.

As of September 2024, children aged nine months are to have access to the 15 hours of funded childcare.

By September 2025, all eligible children aged from nine months to school age are to receive 30 hours of funded childcare.